Give joy at the start of school

Gifts for starting school & great gift ideas for the school start

When children start school, parents, godparents, grandparents and other relatives often wonder: What is a nice gift for a boy or girl starting school? Actually it's quite simple: gifts that suit the children's tastes! In our online shop there is a wide selection of gifts for the start of school:

Gifts for starting school & great gift ideas for the school start

The perfect first-day-of-school gift for every schoolchild

If you're looking for meaningful gifts for starting school, you should first consider what the little ones like best. Some children are delighted with learning or educational support games for the start of school. Others are happy with a lunchbox or water bottle with animal motifs. Be creative and remember: it doesn't always have to be something big! Sometimes it's the small gifts for starting school that bring the greatest joy.

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PLAY + LEARN = FUN

The "Play & Learn" series from HABA combines learning and fun. It promotes age-appropriate concentration, language and early math skills — without pressure to perform. With lovingly designed games and simple rules — ideal for preschool and starting school.

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PLAY + LEARN = FUN
For children aged 5 and up

Discover the digital world – with intuitive learning games

The Learning games for children by Digital Starter invite your little ones into the world of technology and show: computers, algorithms & Co. can also be easily broken down, even discover them without a screen and explain them easily with examples from your everyday life!

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Robust & child-friendly

Give lunch sets as back-to-school gifts

With our lunch sets, your kids are well equipped for the start of school! The water bottles and lunch boxes come in playful designs — from woodland animals and dinosaurs to princesses.

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Games for elementary school children

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Gifts for 6-year-olds

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Colorful world of children's dreams

Gifts by interests

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HABA gift vouchers always bring great joy!

With loving designs & a freely selectable value – HABA gift vouchers are the perfect gift! Simply choose, print at home & give the gift of joy!

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Celebrate the start of school in style – with great gifts for starting school

For children and parents, but also for all relatives and friends, the starting school is an important milestone in the lives of little ones. A new chapter begins. With starting school, the whole family routine changes and the time of learning and new social contacts begins. A reason to celebrate! Not only at primary school, but also in many families at home there is usually a first-day-of-school celebration. And creative gifts for starting school should not be missing!

Starting school: What do you give for this special occasion?

Of course, all loved ones face the question of which gift they can make the first-graders happy on their first day of school can. Which gifts for the first day of school are suitable from grandma and grandpa? And what gift for the godchild for starting school comes from the godparents, from aunts and uncles? Whether practical, creative or emotional – we support you in finding a suitable gift for first-graders and a loving surprise for starting school! In doing so, we pay special attention to meaningful and educationally valuable gifts for starting school, which are not only fun but also meaningfully accompany the start of school.

Practical gifts like lunch boxes, water bottles & co.

When the school routine starts, first-graders of course also need the right equipment for every day: from the school backpack to the gym bag to the lunch set for the break. A really practical gift are lunch boxes and a water bottle with child-friendly designs. In our shop you will find both - for example a lunch set for princess fans or lunch box and water bottle for dino fans.

Books for starting school

For children who are just starting school and beginning to learn to read and write, books are a great gift. First reading adventures for children from age 5 are offered for example by the book Adventure Ant Meets Circus Goat from our shop, which takes children on an exciting letter journey from A to Z.

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Learning and educational games for first-graders

Many children in first grade are excited about all the new things they learn. If you know that your first-graders like to practice or deepen certain topics after school, our learning and support games are a good choice. In our shop you will find a selection of games for children starting school and elementary school children, which are perfect as gifts for starting school. In addition, we recommend our Logic! Games, that challenge kids to solve puzzles or our Digital Starter games, which introduce them to computer topics.

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The school cone for starting school

The symbol of starting school is the school cone or school cone. It is usually filled by parents or grandparents and ceremoniously handed over on the day of starting school. In some families it is also customary that relatives such as aunts or uncles, the godparents or close friends of the family provide a nice surprise with a school cone.

When it comes to the filling of the school cone you can be as creative as you want. Usually it is filled with sweets and small gifts, which should sweeten the children's start in the new environment. School cones are usually between 70 and 85 centimeters long. It's best to think about what you want to put inside before choosing the cone so you pick the right size.

Gifts for the school cone

Giving money as gifts for starting school

In many families, money is also given for starting school, so that the children can buy something for themselves or save it. The money gifts for starting school vary in amount depending on the giver, usually between 10 and 50 euros. From close relatives like grandma and grandpa or the godparents, the amounts are sometimes higher.

If you're not sure what to give, we recommend focusing on gifts for starting school that first-graders will really enjoy. Just think about what brings the little ones joy and interests them most!

Inspirational gift ideas

You can also make original gifts for starting school yourselves. With our craft kits you are, for example, well equipped for any craft project for the start of school.

Congratulations for starting school: The card for the first day of school

When selecting gifts for the start of school, a personal card should not be missing. It offers a great opportunity to wish first-graders all the best for this new chapter. If you're struggling with the text, we have a few ideas for you here:

  • The school adventure begins! We're excited for you on your first day of school and wish you lots of fun, success, and a great time at school!

  • Congratulations on starting school! At school, many new faces, experiences and discoveries await you. May this day be full of joy and exciting adventures!

  • We wish you lots of joy for your start at school, great teachers and good friends. We're thinking of you today and will accompany you on your new, exciting path!

Gifts for the sibling on starting school

In some families it is also customary to give the siblings something for starting school, so that they can also take part in the big day. Sometimes they receive a small school cone with sweets.Sometimes it's also smaller toys that bring them joy. Such a lovingly chosen little gift for starting school ensures that the little siblings also feel special. In any case, it is a nice gesture

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party favors for the siblings

What do you do on the day of starting school?On the day of starting school, the first-graders are usually welcomed as part of a starting-school ceremony at the primary school. The students get to know their teachers and the other children. Sometimes there is also a shared breakfast

, where the school starters slowly become familiar with the new environment and the many new people.In many families, the exciting morning is followed by a small celebration with family and relatives. This can be a celebration at home or in the garden; sometimes there is cake, sometimes a lunch for all attendees. When planning the planning the starting-school celebration parents can let their creativity run free. From invitations to table decoration to lovingly designed garlands, our magazine contains .

great ideas for the starting-school celebration

Guest gifts for the start of school

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Frequently asked questions about gifts for starting school

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Which gifts are appropriate for starting school?

What should you pay attention to when selecting gifts?