If you are looking for gifts that are awesome, amazing, and appreciated, you have come to the right place.
This list of gifts that start with the letter A for kids is fabulous! You’ll find here toys and other fun stuff for boys and girls ages 2-12.
And to make it easier, the ideas are grouped by age (2-4, 5-8, and 9-12.)
Most of these gifts are what I’d consider inexpensive. There is one or two that are a bit more, but none of these are expensive.
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1. Toys that Begin With Letter A for 2-4 Year Olds
Let’s explore some toys that start with A for toddlers and preschoolers.
1.1. Activity Cube Center
This colorful Activity Cube has 14 interactive features; it plays 25 songs and melodies making the toddlers want to have a dance party.
Ages: 6 months to 3 years
1.2. Ant Puzzle
This ant puzzle is great indoor activity for kids who love bugs. The puzzle has 24 pieces and comes in a handy case.
Ages: 3 to 8 years
1.3. Amelia Bedelia’s First Apple Pie
adventures, such as baking an apple pie. This book includes the recipe Amelia and her grandma used.
Any of the Amelia Bedelia books would be fun gifts beginning with an A.
Ages: 3 to 7 years
1.4. Ambulance
This ambulance has a GO mode with lights and sounds. How fun is that! It also opens up to reveal various medical instruments. Perfect letter A gift for a toddler.
Ages: 3 and up
1.5. Aloha Shirt
If you are hosting a Christmas in July, this inexpensive aloha shirt would be a fun gift exchange gift for boys.
1.6. Alphabet Blocks
This ABC block set has 51 blocks featuring letters, numbers, animals, and objects. Little ones will have fun building towers and knocking them down.
Ages: 18 months to 4 years
1.7. Acorn Soup Game
Cooking with acorns.
This amazing acorn soup game is so simple a two-year-old can play it. Pick a recipe card and find the ingredients to put in the pot.
Ages: 2 and up
1.8. Animals See and Say
Interactive toys teach the kids animal names and their sounds. Toddlers will have so much fun with this Animals See and Say toy.
Ages: 18 months and up
1.9. Alpaca Plush Toys
Two cute alpaca plush toys are waiting to be loved by a child.
Ages: 3 and up
2. Gifts Beginning with Letter A for 5-8 Year Olds
Moving on to the next age group.
2.1. Apple Erasers
Adorable apple erasers bring smiles to your face. You could also use these as advent calendar fillers for kids.
2.2. Archery Set
A small archery set keeps the kids busy for a while. They can practice their aim by shooting the suction cup arrows into the target.
2.3. Art Set
Delight the artistic child with this art set filled with drawing and painting supplies.
The storage case makes it easy to transport the supplies wherever the artist wants to go to be inspired. You have three color options for the case: black, pink, and purple.
2.4. Alarm Clock (Unicorn or Dinosaur)
A cute alarm clock encourages the child to learn to tell time. She can choose from six different ringtones and adjust the volume to be just right.
And yes, this silent, non-ticking clock, even has a night light.
Two options: unicorn alarm clock and dinosaur alarm clock.
Unicorns and dinosaurs keep on being popular with the kids. Take a look at these fun ideas:
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- 27 terrific dinosaur party ideas including lots of fun games and activities
2.5. Airplane Toys
Transform-a-Robots for kids. These airplane toys are awesome!! Preschoolers will be so happy to have their own cool collection of robots that turn into airplanes.
Ages: 3 to 8 years
2.6. Artic Fox Plush Toy
The adorable seven-inch arctic fox plush toy is soft and cuddly. The small size ensures you can bring it along almost anywhere.
2.7. Ariel Game
Go on a sea adventure!
In this fun Ariel game, you’ll collect charms for your bracelet while swimming your way to Ariel.
Host an exciting Mermaid Party for all the fans!
2.8. Anna from Frozen
This fantastic LEGO set features Anna from Frozen and a fountain courtyard.
It has a fun surprise feature of creating a diamond-shaped storage with Anna’s dress and the bottom of the fountain.
Ages: 5 and up
2.9. Alien Vision Action Game
Save the Earth from Alien invasion. Use the wrist blaster to shoot the targets as they appear through your space goggles. Grab the action-packed Alien Vision Game.
Ages: 5 and up
2.10. Aurora and Her Castle
This LEGO Aurora and her castle comes with three mini-doll figures ready to have fun on the spinning dance floor.
Other exciting features include Maleficent’s throne, and a swing—lots of fun for Aurora fans.
Ages: 4 and up
2.11. Apron
Keep the clothes clean with this adorable apron. Pick the pink one with donuts or a blue space-themed apron. This comfortable apron is excellent for little bakers, artists, or gardeners.
Ages: 5 and up
2.12. Airport
This Airport Play Set has lots of fun stuff: airplanes, fuel trucks, baggage trucks, and road signs. And the 27″ x 40″ provides ample space for playing.
Ages: 3-6 years
3. Gifts That Start with the Letter A for 9-12 Year Olds
This age group is fun to shop for, and these ideas for gifts that start with a provide you lots of inspiration.
3.1. Always Remember
This inspirational quote reminds the child that she is brave, smart, and loved. The always remember pocket hug fits easily in her pencil pouch so she can carry it to school.
3.2. Alligator Socks
Cool alligator socks for adventurous kids.
3.3. Astronaut and Spaceship
Kids 6 and up will have a blast building a spaceship and taking an astronaut for a ride. The opening hatch stores a removable and extendable satellite.
This fantastic 3-in- astronaut and spaceship Lego set has 144 pieces and will surely entertain all the Lego fans.
Ages: 6 and up
3.4. Avocado Palm Pal
This super cuddly avocado palm pal is quite popular. Its small size makes it a great advent calendar filler for kids.
3.5. Alice In Wonderland
Celebrate unbirthdays with this fun A Very Merry Unbirthday to You spoon. Whether the child eats cake or oatmeal with this Alice in Wonderland-themed spoon, it will taste so much better.
3.6. Antman
Grab an awesome action figure, Antman, and give it as a fun letter A gift.
3.7. Angry Birds Catapult
This is one of the more expensive toys I mentioned that will be on this list of toys that start with A. It’s too awesome to be left out.
Angry Birds Catapult set keeps the kids entertained for a long time. Use the pieces to build the pig city. And knock the pigs down with a slingshot.
3.8. Airpower Soccer Ball
This airpower soccer ball glides across flat surfaces like tile and hardwood. It has soft edges to protect your furniture during your family soccer match.
3.9. Adsumudi Math Game
Practicing math skills is fun with Adsumudi. The game is for 2-6 people ages 9 and up.
3.10. Apples to Apples Junior
Get the popular Apples to Apples Junior in a handy size you can bring wherever you go.
3.11. Ambulance Helicopter
This colorful ambulance helicopter will surely be a hit. It’s got fun features like an opening hatch and spinning rotors. With 190 pieces, it’s perfect for kids ages 9-12.
3.12. Airplane Launcher
A fun outdoor toy: Airplane Launcher. These foam airplanes are lightweight, bendable, and impact-resistant. Just place one on the launcher, push and pull the load, pull the trigger, and off it goes.
3.13. Ankle Skip Ball
Ankle skip ball gets the kids moving. Use it inside or outdoors. The ankle skip ball is foldable, so it’s easy to carry.
3.14. Ariel Mug
Any Ariel fan would love to drink their favorite cocoa mix or smoothie from this beautiful Ariel glass mug.
3.15. A… Letter A
This light-up letter A will brighten your child’s room. It is almost nine inches tall and has excellent reviews.
3.16. Acrylic Paint Set
Non-toxic acrylic paint set for kids. The artist in your family will be inspired to create various art pieces with these gorgeous colors.
Gifts for Everyone
We have many wonderful, inexpensive gift ideas for you from advent calendar fillers for kids and teens, and stocking stuffers for women to Valentine’s gift baskets.