10 Most-Wanted Gifts for Grandchildren in 2025

The Original Miniscope™

My grandson has been glued to this miniscope since the day he got it. He’s outside every afternoon looking at bugs, plants, and even the texture on leaves. It’s incredible to see him so curious and excited to learn!” – Karen K.

Teaches: Curiosity, Science

Spark a lifelong love of science and exploration with The Original Miniscope. This compact and lightweight microscope lets kids dive into the tiny details of the world around them. From examining insects in the backyard to inspecting the veins of a leaf, every discovery becomes a grand adventure.

The Miniscope is designed for curious minds, with a sturdy, kid-friendly build that’s easy to use. It’s portable and perfect for outdoor exploration or rainy-day discoveries indoors.

Give your grandkids the gift of curiosity it might just make them the next budding scientist in the family!

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ChatGPT Powered Learning Robot

“My grandson absolutely loves AI Robot! He spends hours playing and learning with it. It’s not just a toy—it’s his little buddy. Watching him dance alongside robot’s moves is priceless!” – Patricia M.

Teaches: Creativity, Language, STEM foundations, Problem-solving.

Meet ChatGPT Powered STEM Learning and Playing Robot, the ultimate interactive toy that blends fun and learning effortlessly.

AI Robot is packed with features to keep your grandkids entertained while boosting their creativity and problem-solving skills. With its responsive voice commands, dancing routines, and educational games, it introduces children to the wonders of robotics and technology.

This smart little companion is safe, durable, and designed for endless hours of imaginative play. Whether it’s dancing, storytelling, or teaching simple math, it ensures kids are having fun while learning important skills.

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Giant Jelly Balloon Ball

“I got the giant balloon for my grandson’s birthday. I blew it up while he was opening his other presents, and rolled it in the living room. He was shocked!!! The look on his face was priceless. He’s OBSESSED with this thing. So far it’s lasted a year without any damage.” – Susan

Teaches: Gross-Motor Skills, Active Play, Sensory Fun.

Imagine your grandkid opening normal presents on their birthday when suddenly a giant jelly balloon rolls into the living room.

You can just see their faces!

A Giant Jelly Balloon is an interactive toy that encourages exercise, balance, coordination, and social skills. It makes kids fall in love with the outdoors and physical play.

The jelly balloon is safe to use (no popping – promise). Just pump it up with regular air, and set your grandkids loose to bounce, squeeze, toss, and flop.

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Galaxy Lights Flying Magic Orb

“When I got this ball for my grandson, he threw his arms around me like I was his favorite person in the world. I’ll never forget that moment, especially since kids at that age are hard to connect with since they’ve got their games and whatnot.” – Dan B.

Teaches: Motor Coordination, Reaction Timing, STEM Curiosity.

The Galaxy Lights Flying Magic Orb is a sneaky way to level up young ones’ hand-eye coordination and get them outside. Fidget spinners are all the rage these days, so get the fidget-spinner shape and your grandkids will love you forever.

Parents can relax, too, since it’s made with polypropylene for added safety and doesn’t require batteries.

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Montessori Busy House Toy

“This busy house saved my sanity during a recent visit! My 18-month-old granddaughter was fascinated for nearly an hour – opening doors, flipping switches, pressing buttons. She kept saying ‘again! again!’ It’s become her absolute favorite.” – Dorothy S.

Teaches: Fine-Motor Practice, Real-life Skills, Sensory Exploration.

Every side of this colorful busy house has something new for little hands to explore – doors that open, buttons that press, switches that flip, and lights that surprise and delight.

It’s the perfect gift for curious babies and toddlers (0-36 months) who want to touch, explore, and figure out how everything works. While they’re happily entertained, they’re building coordination, focus, and confidence through hands-on play.

Parents love it because it’s screen-free entertainment that actually keeps little ones busy. You’ll love it because it’s sturdy enough to survive enthusiastic toddler exploration and gives you precious moments to just sit and watch them learn.

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Face-to-Face Video Walkie Talkie Set

“I bought these for my two grandkids and they absolutely love them. The video feature makes their pretend missions feel real, and they’ve been playing together for hours without asking for tablets.” – Carla

Teaches: Communication Skills, Teamwork & Cooperation, Role-Play Creativity, Spatial Awareness.

If your grandkids love exploring, playing pretend, or chatting endlessly, this Face-to-Face Video Walkie Talkie Set will be an instant hit.

With real video + audio communication, kids can see each other while they talk – turning backyard missions, treasure hunts, and hallway hide-and-seek into the coolest interactive experience.

The devices connect over a safe 2.4GHz frequency (no internet needed), work up to around 400m in open spaces, and offer hours of battery life for uninterrupted fun.

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Robo Lizard

“My grandson absolutely adores this little lizard. It moves fast, turns on a dime, and reacts funnily to touch. He spends hours chasing it around the living room and even asks to charge it for the next “mission.”  – Jason H.

Teaches: Cause-and-Effect Understanding, Hand-Eye Coordination, Motor Skills, Imaginative Play.

This Robo Lizard transforms ordinary playtime into a mini wildlife adventure. This remote-controlled lizard scuttles, darts, and reacts to touch perfect for indoor or outdoor fun.

Kids can steer it across floors, sneak it under tables, or pretend they’re tracking a real reptile in a jungle. Durable and easy to control, it brings kinetic energy and laughter wherever it goes.

A simple remote and responsive controls make it ideal even for younger children discovering cause and effect.

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Click & Snap Magnetic Transformer Construction Set

“My granddaughter can’t stop building with these! She makes towers, cars, and little houses every single day. The magnets click together really well, and her creations don’t fall apart even when she carries them around.”  – Linda S.

Teaches: Engineering Basics, Spatial Reasoning, Fine Motor Skills, Creative Problem-Solving.

The Click & Snap Magnetic Transformer Construction Set turns simple building blocks into a world of engineering fun. With magnetic pieces that click securely into place, kids can build towers, vehicles, bridges or completely fantastical structures limited only by their imagination.

The intuitive snap-together design makes it easy even for younger children to start building without frustration. Because the connections are strong and stable, creations hold up through hours of play.

This set is perfect for solo tinkering or collaborative building sessions with friends or siblings and it grows with them as their creativity evolves.

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Bluetooth BeatBoxer Wall Trainer

My grandson absolutely loves this wall trainer. He hits the pads and instantly wants to remix his own beats it’s so fun to watch him light up with creativity. It keeps him active and entertained for hours instead of just staring at a screen.” – Mark B.

Teaches: Rhythm & Timing, Musical Coordination, Auditory Memory, Creative Expression.

The Bluetooth Beatboxer Wall Trainer turns a simple wall into a music studio. Kids can tap, beat, and create rhythms by hitting the responsive pads with built-in Bluetooth, they can even mix their own tracks or listen to songs through the trainer.

It’s ideal for energetic play, dance sessions, or creative jam-time, giving children a hands-on way to explore sound. Easy to mount and intuitive to use, it fits well in a playroom or bedroom, transforming ordinary space into a lively sound zone.

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Kids Walkie Talkie Trio

“My littlest has trouble making friends. She’s the sweetest girl but painfully shy. I got her a set of these walkie-talkies and it’s attracted kids from all over the neighborhood. I’ve never seen my daughter this happy. It’s so precious. I tear up whenever I see them. ” – Bonnie B.

Teaches: Communication Skills, Teamwork & Cooperation, Role-Play Creativity, Spatial Awareness.

Imagine your little adventurer embarking on backyard safaris or secret missions around the house with these colorful walkie-talkies.

They’re small enough for tiny hands to grip, have crystal-clear sound, and reach up to a 1.8-mile (3 km) range. 

These walkie-talkies help build kids’ social skills, and they’re known to make new friends fast, so your grandkid is about to have a ton of new stories to tell!

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DIY Fashion Design Studio Kit for Kids

“This kit immediately became my granddaughter’s favourite hobby, she spends hours picking fabrics, designing outfits, and mixing patterns. It’s great to see her so focused and proud when she shows off her creations.” – Sophie M.

Teaches: Color Coordination, Aesthetic Sense, Creativity, Self-Expression, Hand-Eye.

The DIY Fashion Design Studio Kit for Kids invites young designers to unleash their creativity and explore the world of fashion. With fabric swatches, accessories, mannequins and design tools included, kids can sketch, plan, and build unique outfits – dresses, skirts or imaginative costumes – all made by them.

The kit encourages hands-on craftsmanship and artistic expression, turning a simple playroom into a mini design studio. Because it’s screen-free and tactile, it’s an ideal gift for children who love fabrics, design, or a creative challenge, and grows with them as their taste evolves.

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Whether you’re shopping for your first grandchild or your fifth, one thing never changes – the joy of giving something meaningful. Not just another toy to unwrap and forget, but a gift that actually gets used. That makes them curious. That brings you closer together.

The best gifts don’t need batteries, screens, or cartoon characters. They just need a bit of thought – and a child ready to explore.

I hope this list helped you find something special. Something that’s not just fun today – but good for their future, too.

With love,

Emily H.

from Two Elephants Journal