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Practical and Inexpensive Gift Ideas for Kids :: Calendars

December 6, 2007

My kids have loved calendars since preschool. Although they couldn’t write or read, they used to mark the dates they were going to preschool, birthday parties and special dates (like when Santa is coming) with stickers. Of course, the mostly loved them because of pictures of their favorite characters or animals.

For preschool to elementary school kids, hanging calendars work best. However, they don’t have to be the large size; smaller calendars will work just as well.

Here are some suggestions for preschool to elementary school kids. For most enjoyment, choose a character or animal that the boy or girl loves most.

Preschooler Favorites:

Favorite Animated Characters:

Favorite books:

Favorite shows:

Hannah Montana 2008 Wall Calendar: Great Gift for Girls

Favorite animals:

Dogs and Cats 2008 Wall Calendar: Great Gift for Girls

Want to make this gift extra special?

A cool pen that will attach to the calendar will be greatly appreciated. Think over the top and fun. If the calendar does not come with stickers, then you may want to consider adding small stickers (so they fit on the calendar) to the gift package.

Birthday stickers to mark friends’ birthdays and birthday parties
Stars or heart stickers to mark other special days
After school activities: soccer ball to mark soccer practice/game, or stickers that will work with other activities the child is involved in.
Stickers to mark “No School” days (Happy face?)
Stickers to mark special dates (school concert, recital…)
Stickers to mark observed holidays (Hanukkah, Christmas, Easter, etc.)

These and other calendars can be purchased from calendars.com.