Best Christmas Gifts for 3–6 Year Olds That Aren't Screens (Australia)

Christmas is a great time to give gifts that get children playing, building and imagining. Here are screen-free ideas for 3 to 6 year olds.

Gifts for building and thinking

• Chunky jigsaw puzzles.
• Building blocks or magnetic tiles.
• Board games for little players.
• Wooden animals or trains.

Gifts for making

• An art kit with crayons, paper and stickers.
• Playdough sets.
• Craft supplies.
• Activity and puzzle books.

Gifts for imagination

• Dress ups and pretend play.
• Picture books and a library card.
• Music shakers and a drum.

Gifts for outside

• Bubbles, chalk and balls.
• A bucket and spade for the beach.

Experiences

A trip to the zoo, a picnic or a day with grandparents can be as special as a toy.

A last-minute idea

G'day Little Learners books come as instant PDF downloads for $10 each or $39 for all five, so you can print them straight away, or you can buy a hard copy on Amazon. They pair nicely with a pack of crayons.

Using the checklist

Print the checklist, tick the ideas you like and share it with family who ask what to buy.