Discovery, silly and fun are what these little ones are all about. Inspire them to look at books, pretend, play ball, do simple puzzles, play music and build simple structures, or color, paint or sculpt.

This is when the kiddos get into learning and playing on a new level from making art to playing pretend to obsessing over favorite characters. These kiddos are full of energy and passion.

Whether they’re collecting something already, ask them!, or want to take their ability to make stuff to places they haven’t gone before, it’s time to help them dive deeper into their strengths and passions.

The tween years are all about personalizing their stuff and their space, whether literally with their name or with gifts that make their space uniquely theirs. They’re ready to start staking some claims on their world!

During these years, kids are all about showing off to their friends. Check in to see what brands and ideas they’re into and don’t stray unless you want to share something that was pivotal to your own early teen years.

At this point, teens usually at least “think” they know exactly who they are and what they want. Surprise them with something as unique as they are from an awesome experience to a gag gift that'll get a guaranteed chuckle.

Help them transition to adulthood with gifts that align with who they are now and who they can be in the future. Focus on gifts that help them live more independently, be more professional, plan for the future, remember their past or inspire them to do more now.

Check out these guides for more inspiration:

Gifts for 4-Year-Olds: The Kid-Approved Guide

Choosing Wow-Worthy Gifts For Kids

5 Pointers for Snagging Awesome Christmas Gifts for Teens