Top Gifts My 4-Year-Old Daughter Got
Four feels big. It’s the age where independence starts to bloom — where imagination runs wild, and everything suddenly has a “why” attached to it. This year, my daughter was lucky enough to get wonderful gifts from friends and family, ones that will grow with her, spark creativity, activities that invite play, and a few sweet things just for fun. If you’re shopping for a 4-year-old, here are some of my favorite gift — all tested, loved, and kid-approved.
1. Activity Book
At this age, anything involving a special set of markers, activities and "her very own" book is a win. Not only is it fun but it also is educational and good for development at this age. Bonus: it keeps her busy while I make dinner.
You can find many activity books but this one from Chapters (1st Dinosaur Activity Book) is the chosen one for us and we loved it.
2. Dress Up
Imaginative play is everything right now. Whether it’s “playing restaurant,” “grocery shopping,” or “being a mommy,” these dress up options let her imagination take the lead.
3. Books We Can Read Together
Books are always a go-to in our house — especially ones that make her laugh or let us talk about emotions and big feelings. Four is a great age for story time that turns into conversation.
The Day the Crayons Quit is such a great story and you can buy any of the crayon stuffed toys to pair with it!
4. Jigsaw Alphabet Puzzle
This gift combines two favorites, alphabet practice and learning with puzzle building. The colors are great and the pieces are durable to grow with your kid. Shop the puzzle here.
5. Cookeez Makery Toasty Treatz
I don't know about you but there's not much my kid loves more than a surprise stuffed animal that she can collect a whole collection of. At such a good affordable price this toaster is the gift that keeps on giving.
6. Princess Puzzle
Princess puzzles are so great at this age because finishing the faces are both clear and also so fun to bring together. Choose their favorite princess or character and then find a puzzle, if you want to keep it later you can always frame it and hang it on their wall!
At four, the best gifts aren’t about how big or expensive they are — it’s about how much joy they bring. Whether it’s reading together or watching her finish a maze or word scramble, these little gifts become part of the memories we make every day.
So here’s to turning four — full of curiosity, creativity, and all the beautifully messy moments in between.