Graduation season is here and whether you're celebrating your little one’s first cap and gown moment or cheering on a college senior heading into the “real world,” it’s a milestone worth marking in a meaningful way.

Finding the perfect graduation gift can feel tricky, but we’ve rounded up our favorite picks for every age—gifts that go beyond the cliché and show just how proud you are of their hard work.

Here are some thoughtful and creative graduation gift ideas for three types of grads:

For the Pre-K or Kindergarten Graduate

They may be tiny, but this is a big moment! Celebrate with something that helps them remember just how far they've come and gets them excited about what’s ahead.

1. Custom Art Book—Plum Print
Your little artist’s preschool and kindergarten masterpieces deserve a forever home! Turn their stacks of artwork, certificates, and photos into a professionally bound memory book that they’ll love flipping through again and again. It’s the perfect way to mark their first major milestone.


2. Personalized Graduation Storybook—Wonderbly
Create a magical book starring your child with a personalized graduation-themed story like "The Wondrous Road Ahead." You can customize the character, name, and even add a heartfelt message inside. It’s a bedtime keepsake that celebrates their next big step.


3. School Years Photo Frame—Pottery Barn Kids
Start a sweet tradition with a school year's photo frame featuring slots for each grade. Add their Pre-K or Kindergarten grad photo now, and fill it in year by year for a visual time capsule they’ll love looking back on.

For the High School Graduate

High school grads are stepping into a new chapter, whether it’s college, a gap year, or straight into the working world. Here are gifts that celebrate where they’ve been and where they’re headed.

1. Graduation Card Book—Plum Print
You know those dozens of thoughtful cards from family, friends, and teachers? Don’t let them sit in a box. Plum Print can transform your graduate’s cards into a beautifully designed keepsake book—no glue sticks or scrapbooking skills required. It’s the easiest way to preserve all those heartfelt messages in one meaningful place.



2. Bold Glamour, Made Personal—Stephanie Gottlieb
 Stephanie Gottlieb brings sparkle with attitude. Known for signature rainbow pieces, edgy designs, and sets that wow, her jewelry is for those who want to stand out. The “Slider Bangle” or “Eternal Love Ring” lets your graduate layer on luxury while telling their own story—whether that’s with birthstones, initials, or a pop of color.


3. Tech Essentials Bundle—Curated from Courant and Stoney Clover Lane
Help them start their next chapter with a sleek, elevated tech bundle. Pair Courant’s stylish wireless charging pad with a personalized neoprene tech pouch from Stoney Clover Lane—perfect for storing cords, earbuds, and on-the-go gadgets. It’s practical, polished, and perfectly giftable.

For the College Graduate

This is a huge leap—hello, adulthood! Give them something that helps them feel confident, celebrated, and just a little bit nostalgic.

1. Custom Diploma Frame—Framebridge
Don’t let that hard-earned degree sit in a drawer! Choose from beautiful custom frames by school or style, perfect for decorating their first “grown-up” office or home.


2. Chic Kitchen Starter Set—East Fork Pottery
An East Fork Pottery colorful dinner set is practically a rite of passage for first apartments (especially for natives of Asheville, North Carolina where both East Fork and Plum Print are located!). Add a cookbook (we love Half-Baked Harvest), some cute dish towels, and a grocery store gift card for a useful and beautiful kitchen bundle.

3. Custom Memory Book—Plum Print
For the college grad, a Plum Print book filled with photos from campus, scanned notes or papers, event tickets, a job offer, and personal mementos becomes a one-of-a-kind way to reflect on their journey. It’s the ultimate sentimental sendoff.

Whether you're searching for preschool graduation gift ideas, high school graduation keepsakes, or college graduation presents with a personal touch, we hope these creative ideas can get you started and help you celebrate your graduate in a meaningful way.