Social & Emotional Development
25 Highlights Gifts for Kids Who Love Make-Believe
4 minutes to read
Ages 3+
Creativity
Critical Thinking
Curiosity
Math
Science
Social Emotional
Kids love to imagine what could be – like traveling to mystical lands or exploring the furthest reaches of our universe. Fortunately, you don’t need to travel nearly that far to find gifts that indulge your child’s love of fantasy. Nurture that natural inclination to dream with gifts that let kids play, create, and be themselves.
Gifts to Do
Crafts and activities inherently draw on kids’ creativity. Supercharge your child’s inspiration and engagement with imaginative gifts they can make themselves:
- Light-Up Solar System Kit - This 100-piece, self-contained kit gives kids everything they need to build their own light-up solar system, complete with aliens, spaceships, and more. Also try: Rainbow Yarn Art Supply Kit
- Ribbons & Unicorn Craft Kit - Unicorn lovers unite for this reusable carrying case full of customizable crafts. Kids can make a wand, a ribbon hoop, and a hair comb – no sewing required. Also try: Sparkle the Unicorn Art Kit
- 501 Space Joke-tivities - Riddles, puzzles, fun facts, jokes, and a list of 88 constellations keep intergalactic interests engaged for light years. Plus, Highlights’ special blend of fun and learning helps build brain power through play. Also try: Hidden Pictures Space Puzzles
- Hidden Pictures Enchanted Fantasy Puzzles - Unicorns, dragons, and ogres will appeal to every kid who likes fairy tales and make-believe. Plus, these hidden-object puzzles can also be creatively colored in after they’re done. Also try: Unicorn Sparkle Hidden Pictures Puzzles
Gifts to Wear
When you can’t play – wear! Try these fantastical finds that’ll give your kids infinite style:
- Unicorn Glow-in-the-Dark Hoodie - Your unique kid will love searching for the special unicorn hidden on this cozy pullover. The hoodie not only shines in the dark, it also gets a gold star for being tagless and sensory friendly! Also try: Be Unique Unicorn Jokes Scented Tee
- Unicorns in Space Glow-in-the-Dark Tee - There’s no limit to what your kid can do when wearing the glowtastic combination of unicorns AND space (not to mention astro-doughnuts). Does this come in adult sizes?! Also try: Guide to the Galaxy Tee
- Moon Map Tee - Aspiring astronomers can study this map day or night, thanks to the special glow-in-the-dark ink. The vintage-inspired distressed graphic helps your kid look as cool as they’ll feel when they travel to the moon for real one day. Also try: UFO-Za Glow-in-the-Dark Tee
- Solar System Glow-in-the-Dark Hoodie - True space buffs will appreciate that the planets in this glow-in-the-dark, ombre graphic are drawn to scale. They’ll also love the fact that this hoodie is waaaaay softer than anything else they’re likely to find in space. Also try: High Five Blast Off! Hoodie
Gifts to Take Along
Energize your child’s routine -- from school to sports to dance and beyond – with gear that speaks to their passion:
- Unicorn & Rainbows Backpack - Kids can make a personalized statement while also proclaiming their love for all things fantasy with a collage-style backpack that also comes with letter sticker patches. Also try: Unicorns & Rainbows Pencil Case
- Unicorn & Rainbows Water Bottle - This spill-proof, insulated water bottle has a flip-and-sip straw that’ll recharge your child’s inner unicorn all day long. Plus, it fits perfectly in the Unicorns & Rainbows Backpack side pocket! Also try: Unicorns & Rainbows Lunch Tote
- Space Lunch Tote - With a backpack clip, heavy-duty construction, and glow-in-the-dark ink, this lunchbox will last through any of your kid’s explorations. Also try: Space Backpack and Space Water Bottle
- Glow-in-the-Dark Space Fidget Journal - This spiral-bound, hardcover journal includes a planet-themed pop-it fidget toy on the cover, which helps kids stay relaxed and focused as they learn about how to do great things. Also try: Unicorn Fidget Journal