--- title: Christmas Gift Ideas for your Elementary-Aged Child description: Veritas teachers weigh in on ideas for enriching gifts that will not only provide hours of fun, but also sharpen your children's learning and spiritual growth. image: https://info.veritasacademy.com/hubfs/blog-files/Christmas%20gift.jpeg --- [717-556-0690](tel:+17175560690) - [Blog](https://info.veritasacademy.com/headmasters-blog) [![veritas_logotype_digital_horizontal_white_2021](https://info.veritasacademy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Veritas%20Academy%20Updated%20Logos%202021/veritas_logotype_digital_horizontal_white_2021.png?width=5756&name=veritas_logotype_digital_horizontal_white_2021.png "veritas_logotype_digital_horizontal_white_2021")](http://www.veritasacademy.com/) [![veritas_crestlogotype_horizontal_fullcolor_digital](https://info.veritasacademy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Veritas%20Academy%20Updated%20Logos%202021/veritas_crestlogotype_horizontal_fullcolor_digital.png?width=6807&name=veritas_crestlogotype_horizontal_fullcolor_digital.png "veritas_crestlogotype_horizontal_fullcolor_digital")](http://www.veritasacademy.com/) - About - Arts - Athletics [![Visit Veritas](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/1958683/d194301c-413d-4865-8436-d996d87bdc06.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/1958683/d194301c-413d-4865-8436-d996d87bdc06) ![veritas_crestlogotype_horizontal_fullcolor_digital](https://info.veritasacademy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Veritas%20Academy%20Updated%20Logos%202021/veritas_crestlogotype_horizontal_fullcolor_digital.png?width=6807&name=veritas_crestlogotype_horizontal_fullcolor_digital.png "veritas_crestlogotype_horizontal_fullcolor_digital") - About - Arts - Athletics - [Blog](https://info.veritasacademy.com/headmasters-blog) # Veritas Blog #### Popular Posts #### Browse by Category - [Education (228)](https://info.veritasacademy.com/headmasters-blog/topic/education) - [Culture (153)](https://info.veritasacademy.com/headmasters-blog/topic/culture) - [Faith (132)](https://info.veritasacademy.com/headmasters-blog/topic/faith) - [Family (100)](https://info.veritasacademy.com/headmasters-blog/topic/family) - [Economy (62)](https://info.veritasacademy.com/headmasters-blog/topic/economy) - [Democracy (56)](https://info.veritasacademy.com/headmasters-blog/topic/democracy) #### Posts by Month - [August 2022 (2)](https://info.veritasacademy.com/headmasters-blog/archive/2022/08) - [July 2022 (2)](https://info.veritasacademy.com/headmasters-blog/archive/2022/07) - [June 2022 (1)](https://info.veritasacademy.com/headmasters-blog/archive/2022/06) - [May 2022 (2)](https://info.veritasacademy.com/headmasters-blog/archive/2022/05) - [January 2022 (1)](https://info.veritasacademy.com/headmasters-blog/archive/2022/01) # Christmas Gift Ideas for your Elementary-Aged Child Posted by [Kylee Bowman](https://info.veritasacademy.com/headmasters-blog/author/kylee-bowman) on Dec 14, 2016, 7:57:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) We're bringing back our compilation of suggestions by our teachers of great gift ideas for your kids that will help them learn, grow, and have fun all at once! First up, our grammar school teachers weigh in on what they think will get your kiddos excited and keep their minds sharp: #### Preschool - Ms. Kayla Holod - Melissa & Doug create timeless modern classics, and these [pattern blocks](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00006JZCG/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00006JZCG&linkCode=as2&tag=kidsactiblog-20&linkId=BEHKLIM73T6CLN27) will keep your little one busy and engaged. - Floor puzzles are fantastic, and some favorites might be [this world map with animals](https://www.amazon.com/Melissa-Doug-World-Puzzle-2X3-Feet/dp/B0007ODGTQ/ref=sr_1_8?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1481298000&sr=1-8) or this[traffic jumbo jam.](https://www.amazon.com/Melissa-Doug-Traffic-Jigsaw-Puzzle/dp/B0018MQGFC/ref=sr_1_5?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1481298000&sr=1-5) - Animals are always a hit at this age, so this [Little People A to Z Learning Zoo playset](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007WWZLI) - which combines alphabet learning and imaginative play - will be a hit. - Start a family game time tradition this coming year and invest in some educational and fun games to bond over. Some great ideas include [The Honey Bee Tree](http://www.geniusbabies.com/honey-bee-tree-game.html), [The Sneaky Snacky Squirrel](http://www.target.com/p/the-sneaky-snacky-squirrel-game/-/A-13450906), and [Sound Bingo.](http://www.target.com/p/-/A-50390009) #### Kindergarten - Mrs. Jackie Lake - Kingergartners love the Bob Books, and [this is a great set](https://www.amazon.com/Bob-Books-Set-Beginning-Readers/dp/0439845009/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1479265663&sr=8-1&keywords=bob%27s+book)that will help them build their reading skills with confidence. - They love learning to read, and [this game](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0032EKAJ2/ref=pd_sim_21_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=EYEA0EREWZ3XFCX3Y5DJ)- which combines sight words and popcorn - helps them do just that. - ABCs ad 123s go together, and these kids enjoy their numbers too. Foster that love of learning with [this fun game](https://www.amazon.com/Learning-Resources-Addition-Subtraction-Game/dp/B006ZMO044/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1479266280&sr=1-1&keywords=addition+subtraction+games)that helps them polish their addition and subtraction skills. #### 1st Grade - Mrs. Sharon Strawbridge - Many of our students love drawing, so art supplies would make great gifts. Consider: - [Crayola Crayons](https://www.amazon.com/Crayola-Crayons-Durable-Long-Lasting-Sharpener/dp/B00004YSXT/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1481138810&sr=8-4&keywords=crayons) (my favorite)![Gifts that bring not only fun, but also learning and spiritual growth](https://info.veritasacademy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-files/Christmas%20gift.jpeg?width=320&name=Christmas%20gift.jpeg "Gifts that bring not only fun, but also learning and spiritual growth") - [Art paper or sketch books](https://www.amazon.com/Crayola-Inspiration-Art-Case-Washable/dp/B00CI6J5JQ/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1481139060&sr=8-8&keywords=art%2Bsupplies%2Bkit&th=1) - [Coloring books](https://www.amazon.com/Melissa-Doug-Jumbo-Coloring-Pad/dp/B006691LZW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1481139156&sr=8-2&keywords=coloring+books) - Books are best! Here are some of our favorites: - Early Readers (the "[I Can Read](https://www.icanread.com/)"publications) - [Bob Books](https://www.bobbooks.com/) - Dr. Seuss - I SPY books - Poetry books, such as [Hailstones and Halibut Bones](https://www.amazon.com/Hailstones-Halibut-Bones-Adventures-Poetry/dp/0385410786/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1481139643&sr=8-1&keywords=hailstones+and+halibut+bones+mary+o%27neill) by Mary O'Neill, [The Random House Book of Poetry for Children](https://www.amazon.com/Random-House-Book-Poetry-Children/dp/0394850106) (selected by Jack Prelutsky), and [Lavender's Blue](https://www.amazon.com/Lavenders-Blue-Kathleen-Lines/dp/0192782258) (nursery rhymes: Kathleen Lines) - Carolyn Haywood's [Betsy books](https://www.amazon.com/B-Betsy-Paperback/dp/015205099X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1481139728&sr=8-1&keywords=b+is+for+betsy+series) - Books that cover topics we discuss in class, such as Pennsylvania history, Indians, planets and solar system, or Bible stories - A new "real" Bible (ESV or NKJV may be easier to read) - Music/CDs - Judy Rogers' [*Why Can't I See God*](http://judyrogers.com/catalog.php?item=6&) or [*Teach Me While My Heart is Tender*](http://judyrogers.com/catalog.php?item=5) - Steve Green scripture memory songs *[*Hide 'Em In Your Heart*](https://www.amazon.com/Hide-Em-Your-Heart-Vol/dp/B001EJH4SW)* #### 2nd Grade - Ms. Deb Chapin - Second graders will likely love some of these items from the [National Geographic website](http://www.shopng.com): - Some books that they might enjoy include: - [An Uncommon History of Common Things](https://www.amazon.com/Uncommon-History-Common-Things/dp/1426204205/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1481133725&sr=8-1&keywords=An+Uncommon+History+of+Common+Things) - [Ultimate Weird But True](https://www.amazon.com/National-Geographic-Kids-Ultimate-Photos/dp/1426308647/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1481133759&sr=8-1&keywords=Ultimate+Weird+But+True) - [Atlas](https://www.amazon.com/National-Geographic-Student-World-Atlas/dp/1426317751/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1481133796&sr=1-1&keywords=atlas) #### 3rd Grade - Mrs. Katie Zappitella - If your students enjoy playing games, teach them strategy and remind them of C.S. Lewis’ wonderful land of Narnia at the same time with [Narnia Stratego](https://www.amazon.com/Hasbro-Stratego-Chronicles-of-Narnia/dp/B0007Q1IVW). Or, practice your bingo skills with [Roman Empire Jingo](https://www.amazon.com/Gary-Grimm-GGA191-6-Roman-Empire/dp/B000VO01Y0/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1479146605&sr=1-1&keywords=roman+bingo)! - If your student enjoyed D’Aulaires’ Book of Greek Mythology, try any of their other beautifully illustrated books. They have written on topics from Norse Mythology to trolls to American founders. - Another fun read is the Asterix and Obelix comic book series. Originally written in French, these hilarious translations chronicle the adventures of the Gauls vs. the Romans. Boys and girls alike enjoy them! - A few of our literature books have sequels. *Homer Price* is followed by *[Centerburg Tales](https://www.amazon.com/Centerburg-Tales-Adventures-Homer-Price/dp/014031072X/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1479147282&sr=8-3&keywords=Homer+Price)*. - Rosemary Sutcliff, who wrote *Black Ships before Troy*, also wrote a children’s version of the Odyssey called *[The Wanderings of Odysseus](https://www.amazon.com/Wanderings-Odysseus-Story-Odyssey/dp/0553494821/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1479147528&sr=8-2&keywords=black+ships+before+troy)*. - The students love creating stories with the [Roman soldier figures](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00R71OWPY/ref=pd_sbs_21_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=64FWX1GHK9EBX90GV4DX) that we have in the classroom. These are similar! #### 4th Grade - Mrs. Emily Fischer - Fourth graders love fun games and strategy, so here are some ideas to help them rise to the challenge: - [Rubix cubes of varying shapes](https://www.walmart.com/ip/Megaminx-Magic-Rubik-Cube-Speed-Cube-Puzzle-Educational-Special-Toys-Sheng-Shou-12-Color-Layers-Speed-Twist-Puzzle/140824158?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=3150&adid=22222222227053654267&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=t&wl3=154958363715&wl4=pla-265427363640&wl5=9006781&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=113146369&wl11=online&wl12=140824158&wl13=&veh=sem) - [Ticket to Ride: Europe](https://www.amazon.com/Days-of-Wonder-DOW-7202/dp/B000809OAO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1481161746&sr=8-1&keywords=ticket+to+ride+europe+board+game) (Stategy game), which coincides with our study of Europe in the Middle Ages History. - They also love science—especially if it helps them throw things!  Try: - [Tabletop Trebuchet](https://www.amazon.com/Oakland-Ballistics-Wooden-Trebuchet-Kit/dp/B004080576/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1481160221&sr=8-14&keywords=castle+model+medieval#customerReviews) - [Leonardo da Vinci catapult](https://www.amazon.com/Leonardo-da-Vinci-Catapult-Kit/dp/B00CWMXU88/ref=pd_sim_21_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00CWMXU88&pd_rd_r=45SFAE1TBKMA9CABXG4Y&pd_rd_w=e6rxF&pd_rd_wg=Aud8U&psc=1&refRID=45SFAE1TBKMA9CABXG4Y)  - Finally, some might enjoy toy soldiers, outfits, and medieval buildings. - [Medieval Toy Soldiers](https://www.amazon.com/Plastic-Soldiers-Medieval-Sheriff-Nottingham/dp/B00TFX2OYI/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1481159665&sr=8-6&keywords=robin+hood+toy+figures) - [Great Princess Outfit](https://www.amazon.com/Celtic-Princess-Medieval-American-Dolls/dp/B000HAW7IG/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1481160642&sr=1-1&keywords=Dolls+medieval) - [Castle Playset](https://www.amazon.com/PLAYMOBIL-Knights-Castle-Playset-Building/dp/B00KMRKTXO/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1481160016&sr=8-6&keywords=Castle) - [Cathedral Puzzle](https://www.amazon.com/CubicFun-Puzzle-MC-Cologne-Cathedral/dp/B00BT54FQ0/ref=sr_1_10?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1481161040&sr=1-10&keywords=cathedral+model) Stay tuned for tomorrow when we'll publish middle and high schooler gift ideas! 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