What to give nephew for kindergarten graduation?

[Shugardrawers]

I know, I know, the concept of kindergarten graduation is kinda silly. They never did that when we were kids! But to Ian it's quite a milestone. Anyway, being his favorite Auntie and bonus mom, I want to give him a special gift. When I graduated I got luggage and a $50 savings bond. While that would be funny, I don't think he'd see he humor in it! So what's a good gift for your special little buddy for graduation if he's not old enough to go get a job now?

 

[mommytotwo]

A new backpack for the following school year and a candy lei.

 

[chadfromdallas]

How about a nice card that says "Congrats on staying in the lines." and maybe a little toy or something?

 

[Microcell]

How about a nice card that says "Congrats on staying in the lines." and maybe a little toy or something?

Tee hee hee! How about "Thanks for not eating paste".

Seriously, how about a summer type toy like a sprinkler or pool toys etc...

 

[laurie31]

My older dd got kindergarten graduation presents only from us and her grandparents. I honestly don't remember what DH's parents gave her, but mine gave her a very nice Children's Bible with a cool cover (the kind that zips up and has a handle). She still uses it. DD2 is graduating on Friday ( ) and is hoping for a Bible with a similar cover in her favorite color. (which I saw back in December in a Christian Book store and stupidly didn't buy as I knew my parents were going to give her one - and now they can't find one. I'm sure she will like what they get her, though. )

We are giving her a Breyer horse, because she's been wanting one

I would say any toy or item you would give your niece for a birthday or Christmas would be appropriate. It's not like high school graduation where you give something they'll need for college or Real Life

Also, although they aren't so thrilling to a child, we are deeply grateful when the girls get college savings bonds. I got lots of them from my grandparents growing up (along with a small item for "now" ) and thought it was nice but wasn't overly excited. I can tell you when I graduated without student loans thanks to my grandparents, I was grateful for sure! They really are the gilft that gives twice, as the child thanks you now, but will really thank you later

I'm sure he will appreiciate anything you give him. My dds even get excited when someone mails them a card (they love to get mail addressed to them) and they love gift certificates so they can go shopping themselves, and they love being taken out to eat. Once a month or so, DH takes each girl on a special "Daddy Breakfast" and they usually just choose Waffle House but you'd think it was High Tea at the Ritz. If you took your nephew out to eat - just you and him, he would feel so grown up. Kids love having your undivided attention

Happy shopping!

Laurie

Edited due to inadvertantly turning Ian into a girl

 

[Brandon79]

Why not tell the little guy how proud of him you are & take him to his favorite store & allow him to pick out (with your supervision) something special he'd like to have. I'd make certain he understood this was because of his special achievement. Maybe afterward the 2 of you could go for ice cream.

 

[zurgswife]

I think I'd give a kindergartener a card and a small toy...

 

[disykat]

I think the obvious gift is a book!

 

[monarchsfan16]

Probably a small summer toy. When I graduated Kindergarten I got a little teddy bear with a graduation cap, a few summer toys, and a savings bond.

 

[golfgal]

I took the twins to Dairy Queen after their kindergarten graduation, they were thrilled!

 

[goodferry]

A Barnes and Noble gift card. My mom gave DS one for $30 when he graduated, and he would go back once a month and get a new book, it lasted forever and he had lots of fun with it.

 

[goin2disneyagain]

My nephew graduated from Kindergarten last week. I am also his favorite Auntie and he thinks of me as a "mom." He LOVES Starbucks and I bought him a special baseball gift card they have online right now. He also plays baseball so he loves it. I didn't know what else to get him and his birthday is Thursday (see my counter below) so I already have lots of presents for him.


He loved the Starbucks card and has already used it.

 

[Kimberle]

My dd is "graduating" from kindergarten this year, also. Personally, I'd perfer nothing from relatives. If someone "must" get something, a small toy or book (under $20).

 

[geetey]

I say a card and the first book in a series he might be interested in reading.... The Magic Treehouse series, The Secret of Droon series, even Captain Underpants series. These are all Scholastic books and will jump start a love of reading. Oh - Mercer Mayer books are great as well (Just Me and My Dad, Just Me and Family... etc). Just a thought.

When both of my kids graduated, no other family was invited and my dh & I took the graduate to lunch (while their sibling was in school) at a place of their choosing.

 

[Shugardrawers]

I say a card and the first book in a series he might be interested in reading.... The Magic Treehouse series, The Secret of Droon series, even Captain Underpants series. These are all Scholastic books and will jump start a love of reading. Oh - Mercer Mayer books are great as well (Just Me and My Dad, Just Me and Family... etc). Just a thought.

When both of my kids graduated, no other family was invited and my dh & I took the graduate to lunch (while their sibling was in school) at a place of their choosing.

I just recently bought Ian a boxed set of the Captain Underpants series. It's right up the alley of a 5 year old boy for sure. To see him laugh hysterically at the potty references just gets me every time. But then, I laughed too. Then again, I'm the one who taught him about "pull my finger" and I thought that was funny too. DH says he married a 12 year old boy and that he finds that thought most disturbing!

 

[geetey]

I just recently bought Ian a boxed set of the Captain Underpants series. It's right up the alley of a 5 year old boy for sure. To see him laugh hysterically at the potty references just gets me every time. But then, I laughed too. Then again, I'm the one who taught him about "pull my finger" and I thought that was funny too. DH says he married a 12 year old boy and that he finds that thought most disturbing!

LOL! That's too funny. Another set of books he might enjoy are the Kung Fu Pigs... http://www.scholastic.co.uk/zone/book_kungfu-pigs.htm My ds just discovered these and is really enjoying them! I bet Ian loves having a cool aunt!

 

[Missy1961]

I've got a nephew and a niece about to graduate from kindergarten.....I'm planning on getting them a summer type toy. That's kind of a family tradition. Every year, on the last day of school, my dad & mom would take us to the toy store and we would pick out a beach toy, since we spent so much time at the beach in the summer.

But since you guys are so close, I'd take him out to lunch at a family style restaurant--Friendly's would be perfect. Great kid's meals & ice cream! I might take my niece out since she's my Goddaughter.

 

[coliebird]

I got my nephew a cute little card and a children's dictionary. He loves to look up words.

 

[Parkhopper]

Children love to get mail. I would get a subscription to a child's magazine like Highlights or Zoo Books!

Suzi

 

[Pam]

I think the obvious gift is a book!

That was my first thought as well! A Dr. Seuss book.

Or a gift certificate to the book store so he can pick out his own book.