This Year's Must-Have Stocking Stuffers

Explore the best stocking stuffer ideas for kids of all ages this holiday season! Give the gift of learning with festive books and fun activities.

Nov 20, 2025

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This Year's Must-Have Stocking Stuffers

Nov 20, 2025

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If you have stockings to fill during the holiday season, you know how difficult it can be to find meaningful presents with budget-friendly price tags. Luckily, these must-have gifts will delight kids and help their growing skills flourish without breaking the bank.

Choose from best-selling series seasonal specials like There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Spoon and How Do Dinosaurs Say Merry Christmas? For the little ones, pick out a sweet story like Teeny Tiny Santa, or a silly one such as Silly Santa

Think fast! These fun flash cards make a great educational stocking stuffer. 

Klutz activities are also great for kids who want to practice their art and crafts skills. Activities like Klutz: Make Your Own Loom Animals and Klutz: Harry Potter Friendship Bracelets will be sure to spark their creativity!

And don't forget this season's must-have holiday gift: Adopt-a-Capybara, featuring a sweet plush, a 32-page adoption and adventure guide, and your very own adoption certificate. But be warned: This one's flying off the shelves!  

Shop this year's best Chistmas stocking fillers below now! Explore more stocking stuffers and find all books and activities at The Scholastic Store.

Looking for great gifts for kids? Check out our Holiday Gift Guide. Or to give a reader you love the gift of choice, give an egift card.

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