Parents Are Loving This Card Game That Helps Get Kids Ready for the First Grade

Your kindergartener has worked hard all year — time to celebrate their accomplishments! (Has it really been a year since you handed them their preschool graduation gifts?) When it comes to getting the best gifts for kids who are about to walk across the stage with their tiny mortarboards and diplomas (so cute!), there are tons of ways to go. You can opt for a gift that screams "graduation," with all the robes, hats, tassels and degrees you can fit in as possible. Or, with those long, summer days stretching out ahead of you, you can try an outdoor toy that'll take them away from screens, into the sunshine and moving their bodies in a way they couldn't if they were still in a classroom. You could also try to keep their learning going over the summer with educational toys, STEM toys and creative toys that let them dig deeper into their interests.

Whichever route you decide to take, these are the best kindergarten graduation gifts for the class of 2023. We've included favorites vetted by the Good Housekeeping Institute experts and tested by families, along with trendier toys and other hot-selling items. With these in hand, they'll be well on their way to first grade!