Gifts for Kids

The Absolute Best Gifts for Preschool Boys

Finding the best gifts for preschool boys is no easy task…until you find that perfect something!  Then, all of a sudden, you can experience the joy that you know they will.

There are so many fun gift ideas for this age and since they’re so eager to explore and try new things, you can find ideas that are for play, educational, crafty, tech-savvy, or even just the classics. 

There’s something special for every single preschooler, no matter what their interests are!

Good luck with your shopping!  Have fun with this age – it’s one of the best!


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These gift ideas for preschool boys are the best way to please your little one, no matter what their interest is.

Play Mechanic’s Car 

This pretend mechanic’s car is one of the cutest gifts for preschool boys that I’ve ever come across!

The car comes just as it looks – it’s basically the front half of a car with a hood that pops up to “work on” the engine.  

There are different screws, tools, and parts that can be removed and put together over and over again.

This is such a fun gift idea and something that will last them for years!

Monster Spray

Monster spray is such a fun and brilliant gift idea for preschool boys!

The spray has a very important purpose – it keeps away monsters all night long.

All your preschooler has to do is spray the spray wherever they worry monsters may come…and it ensures that the monsters don’t arrive!

This is a great way to make bedtime smoother and is something that all preschool boys go crazy over. 

Bath Pipes

Bath time is still a really exciting time for preschool boys and these bath pipes are one of the coolest bath toys for them to play with!

The pipes can stick to the side of the tub and make the water go in different directions, they have spinning wheels, and they can be moved around to create a whole network.

This is one of those toys that makes you feel like you’ve got a little engineer on your hands!  It’s a really great gift for preschool boys.

Paint Sticks 

Paint sticks are one of my (and my preschooler’s!) absolute favorite craft supplies.

These sticks work like thick markers, but they’re actually made of paint, so they’re much smoother and more vibrant when you use them.

They dry pretty quickly and they’re WAY less messy than regular paint, so they have benefits all around.

This is one of my favorite gifts for preschool boys!

Kiwi Crate

If you really don’t know what to get your preschool boy or feel like they already have everything, then Kiwi Crate is definitely the gift to get.

It’s a subscription club for kids and every month, your little boy will get a box with everything they need to complete a craft…and the crafts are really cute!

Everything is perfectly age appropriate and the boxes do actually come with all the supplies.  They’re great to save for a rainy afternoon and I’ve even brought them on vacation.

This is definitely a great gift idea for preschool boys that you’ll probably end up doing more than once!

Paint by Sticker Books

These Paint by Sticker books became the biggest hit ever for my preschool boy…he couldn’t stop doing them!

It’s the same concept as paint by numbers, except there’s no paint at all (this is huge!) – it’s just stickers.

These are perfect for quiet afternoons and I always have them on vacation.  

They’re a truly quiet activity that your preschool boy AND YOU will really love.

Brain Flakes

Brain Flakes are definitely one of the best gifts for preschool boys, so if your little one doesn’t have these, this is a GREAT choice.

These flakes clip together, just like blocks (only still way different) and can make the coolest designs!

One of the things that makes Brain Flakes really unique is that they can clip together to form round shapes, which is something classic blocks just can’t do! 

This is definitely a great non-tech preschool toy that little boys will love.

First Tablet

If your preschool boy doesn’t already have a tablet device, then this is definitely a great gift to get them!

Screen time gets a bad rap, when the reality is that there are a lot of great little games they can be playing AND these devices are amazing at distracting your little boy when you need it the most.

They are great to take to restaurants, in cars or on planes, and a good source of quiet time.

This is a gift that all preschool boys should have!  They’ll love it and it will get a ton of use.

My First Scissors Activity Set

This First Scissors activity set is such a fun gift idea for preschool boys because scissors are a major milestone for them!

The activity comes with a pair of safety preschool scissors and fun little activities that will help them learn to use the scissors properly.

This is one of those gifts that they’ll get really excited about. And crafts are always a fun idea for preschoolers.

Little Bookish Wardrobe

This book and costume subscription club is one of the coolest gift ideas for preschool boys.

Every month, they get a box delivered to them that contains a book, a costume that goes with the book, and an arts and crafts activity.

This is such a fun way to get your preschooler using their imagination and it’s definitely something they won’t already have, so it’s a great gift idea!

Star & Sea Projecting Lamp

This star and sea lamp is such a fun gift idea for preschool boys and will make bedtime so much fun.

The lamp projects stars OR ocean creatures onto the ceiling at night, which is not only really cool, it also can be a helpful night light solution for the dark.

This is a really fun gift idea and is perfect if you don’t want to go the toy direction, but still want something exciting.  

LEGO Sets

LEGOs are an absolute classic for preschool boys, so you definitely can’t go wrong here.

There are a ton of great LEGO sets (and now, these sets come with directions that are all in picture form!), so you have some great options.

Here are some of the most popular LEGO sets for preschool boys:

Explorer Set

This is the perfect age for exploring, so this explorer set is an amazing gift for preschool boys that will get a ton of use.

The set comes with things like a flashlight, binoculars, and a compass.  

Another really fun addition to this set is a butterfly net and a critter case to put any little “friends” they find along their way. 😉

This is definitely something that all preschool boys need to have in their arsenal, so if they aren’t explorers yet, this is the perfect gift for them!

Magformers

Magformers are another really cool block alternative that preschool boys go crazy over.

The tiles have magnetic ends, so they stick together really easily and can form really cool structures.

This is another fabulous non-tech toy that will get your preschooler’s brain working hard, all while they’re having tons of fun.

I hope these gift ideas help you find the perfect present for your preschool boy!  Have fun with them!

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