Birthday Gifts for Friends That Elementary School Kids Will Love
Once kids start elementary school, they often get invited to friends’ birthday parties.
Here are some gift ideas for elementary schoolers that their friends will love!
We’ve gathered a variety of options—classic stationery, popular character goods kids adore, and everyday items that lift their spirits when they use them.
Feel free to use this as a reference.
Even a small gift can become memorable with thoughtful wrapping!
Think about what your friend likes and have fun choosing a present!
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[For Elementary Schoolers] Birthday Presents That Will Delight Your Friends (1–10)
pochette
A small shoulder pouch that’s handy for carrying snacks or little trinkets also makes a perfect birthday present for a friend.
You can find lots of cute pouches shaped like animals or characters at variety shops.
It’s also lovely to pop a note or some sweets inside the pouch ahead of time and give it as a gift.
Thinking about what your friend might like and choosing it carefully will surely be a fun time.
If you wrap it nicely with ribbon or a gift bag, it’ll feel even more special.
sticker
Stickers with cute designs like animals and characters also make perfect birthday gifts for friends.
They’re not exactly essential for school life, but having them can make each day a little more fun.
There are plenty of variations, including puffy, three-dimensional stickers.
They’re sold at various stores such as bookstores, stationery shops, and 100-yen shops, so why not take your time browsing while picturing your friend’s face and thinking about what might make them happy?
notebook; planner; pocket diary
Letters have long been a timeless way to express feelings across generations.
These days, with email and LINE being the norm, many people haven’t written a letter in quite a while.
Elementary schoolers might still write them occasionally, but how about, as a birthday gift, putting your thoughts into words more carefully than usual and sending a letter? You can write about your gratitude, the fun memories you’ve shared with your friend, and even things that might feel too embarrassing to say face-to-face—letters make it easier to express them!
[For Elementary School Students] Birthday Gifts That Will Delight Friends (11–20)
hairbrush
Wouldn’t a hairbrush make a welcome gift for both boys and girls? For girls with long hair in particular, a hairbrush is a must-have—many probably want to keep several on hand, like one for the bathroom, one for their room, and one to carry around.
There are all kinds—cute, decorated brushes, functional ones, and brushes featuring popular characters—so try choosing based on your friend’s tastes! A portable brush is compact, won’t get in the way, and would likely be appreciated.
melamine cup
Cups made of melamine, a type of plastic, are lightweight, hard to break, and heat-resistant, making them perfect for everyday use by elementary school children.
There are many cute options featuring characters and illustrations, so they’re also suitable as birthday gifts for friends.
Many are affordably priced and even available at 100-yen shops, so if you save up your allowance to buy one as a present for a friend, they’ll surely be delighted! For friends in the upper grades, choosing a slightly stylish design with a logo or similar motif might be a good idea.
socks
Socks as a gift are the quintessential just-right present, aren’t they? You can never have too many, they’re a wardrobe essential in every season, and they’re easy on the wallet—what’s not to love.
There’s also a trend that being particular about socks is stylish, and even if they’re not visible, having a favorite pair can lift your mood.
Even 100-yen shops offer a wide variety, and cute designs and character-themed ones are available at general goods stores, too.
A pair featuring a character your friend is into would probably go over really well.
Kids’ cosmetics
Makeup items have long been the objects of admiration for little girls and kids.
These days, kids’ cosmetics have become so widespread that there are even brands dedicated solely to them—it’s become totally normal.
Some children carefully save their allowance to collect makeup items bit by bit.
They probably get excited talking about makeup with friends, too.
In those moments, try asking what they want or what products they don’t have yet.
If you give them a cosmetic in the color they’ve been wanting, they’re sure to be delighted!