Get the kids into spooky season with these Halloween gifts for kids. Whether you are a mom buying presents or a teacher wanting to spoil her students, this list has something every kid will have fun with.
The gift ideas here are not overly gory and spooky but are more cutesy. We wouldn’t want to scare the sweet kiddies, would we?
If you enjoy Halloween season, be sure to stop by my Halloween teacher gift ideas and these decoration recommendations for a spooky indoor space.
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Halloween gifts for kids
1. Story books
It’s always important to encourage kids to read. And, you can use Halloween as an excuse to do just that. Sit with them and read adorable baby books that will keep them interested and entertained. For toddlers, ‘You’re My Little Baby Boo‘ and Little Blue Truck books are pretty cute.
2. LEGO
The older kids (7 and up) who enjoy building things would certainly get excited for new LEGO! There’s a 3-in-1 set that they can build a spider, scorpion or snake and another that’s a jack-o’-lantern pickup truck. Both are neat and a tad bit spooky.
3. Magic potion kit
Are you looking for gifts for fairy princesses who love magic and potion making? If they are over 8, they could certainly use this potion kit! It comes with vials, corks, charms, crystals and so much more.
4. Crochet toys
For the kids who adore stuffed toys and plushies, they would find crochet toys pretty fun. This bat is cute and comes with a lovely sign to remind them they’re awesome and loved. And, these ghosts are all about support.
5. Find the objects book
If you want to keep your child off devices for as long as possible, get this Halloween-themed find-the-objects book. They can shade in the items they’ve found and can even color in the rest of the scene after. Finding things is a great way to practice their observation skills.
6. Coloring book
Older kids and even adults would appreciate this cozy, spooky coloring book. Get a couple for your kids and yourself and plan a fun weeknight coloring together. Or you can host a coloring slumber party with your kid’s friends too!
Bluey fans would also love this book.
7. Coloring poster
A spooky gift for kids that can double as Halloween decor? This large banner is made of paper and can be a great coloring activity for multiple kids or one kid over a couple days. You can also color as a family!
8. Watercolor books
If your creative kiddies prefer painting over coloring, pick up these watercolor books. They make painting a whole lot less messy and are a wonderful screen-free activity.
9. Hide and seek toy
If your kids enjoy the Silly Poopy toy, they’ll definitely have fun playing with the Silly Ghosty. It’s a simple toy that you can hide and, after a minute, will start making sounds until it’s found again. It’s a great version of hide and seek that will keep them occupied for hours.
10. Night light
Flip the scary script with these night lights. Tell your kids monsters actually protect them when they’re sleeping. And, well, these night lights are more cute than monstrous. So, who wouldn’t love these jack o lantern and ghost lights.
Ideas for Halloween gift bags for kids
11. Halloween stickers
Everyone loves stickers! (I do too!) And these stickers are absolutely positively adorable. This set comes with 40 sticker cards that you can very easily pop into gift bags.
12. Temporary tattoos
Much like stickers, kids love temporary tattoos. And, these are glow in the dark ones! This set comes with 200 individually wrapped tattoos so you can apply them during a get together or party and have extras to add to goodie bags.
Of course, you can give the adults a couple too! There are enough for everyone.
13. Bubble wands
Bubbles are always a hit and make great favors for Halloween gift bags. This set comes with 24 in the classic colors of black, orange, green and purple and have spooky figures on the wands.
14. Halloween sweet treats
Ah yes, candy! But, not just candy, chocolates and cookies are all great for the gift bags. While regular candy works here, you can opt for branded, Halloween themed treats. The kiddies will surely love these Mother’s Circus cookies and Reese’s candy.
Be sure to inquire about allergies before adding them to the goodie bags.
Halloween gifts for students
15. Play-Doh
Play-Doh is always a great gift for students. It helps them practice their creativity and motor skills while being pretty fun! Of course, you can get classic Play Doh in the little tubs or opt for a Halloween themed set that comes with spooky colors in 1 ounce packs.
Have little baggies on hand so the kids can take it home after playing with it in the classroom.
16. Squishies
Would it be a stretch to say squishies can help with motor skills too? Maybe! But, the students would certainly have fun playing with them. Ask the parents if they’re comfortable with these squishies and the imagery before handing them out in class.
The first set comes with 30 and the second comes with 100.
17. Bookmark rulers
Rulers that double as bookmarks make great gifts for the classroom. This Halloween themed set comes with over 140 bookmarks so you can give the kids more than one. Or share them with other classrooms!
Those are my ideas for Halloween gifts for kids and students in the classroom. There’s something here that your kids would definitely have fun with.
If you are looking for more Halloween ideas, check out these spooky gift ideas for teachers and halloween decor ideas for the living room.
