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Best Graduation Gifts

Published May 24, 2022

Elena Epstein

It’s that special time of the year — commencement ceremonies, celebrating the end of another school year and our kids’ many accomplishments. We have some unique gift ideas for the grad in your life — all NAPPA Award winners!

Wacom Intuos

Takes the traditional pen and journal gift to the next level. Its battery free pen, with more than 4,000 levels of pressure sensitivity, gives you a natural digital drawing and writing experience. A great tool to help high school and college students with studying and annotating digital files. It works with Mac, PC, and Chromebook devices, and there is a Bluetooth option which makes it flexible when using around campus. $99.95, Wacom.com

Filmmakers Academy

Perfect for anyone interested in the moviemaking business. Created by filmmakers for filmmakers, its mentors and masterclass courses not only equip members with the knowledge needed to thrive in the industry, but it packs in information about the nuances of the trade, useful film-hacks, and relevant terminology. A great resource for filmmakers who want to master their craft, meet like-minded creatives, and grow. Features online education on filmmaking, cinematography, lighting, production, post production workflows and lifestyle from the best industry professionals in the business. $396 annual all access, ages 12+, filmmakersacademy.com

Wacom One

Give your college or high school student new ways to get creative. They can easily capture digital ideas, create mind-maps, draw diagrams and enhance photos or videos. The pen display gives a natural pen-on-paper feel, and the battery-free, digital pen is ergonomically designed for comfortable drawing and writing. $399.95, Wacom.com

SwimWays Dry Float

Let your student relax and soak in the sun while staying completely dry. Each Dry Float features an integrated cupholder and fast inflation and deflation. Sit upright in the Socializer, lie back in the Lounger and relax under the shade in the Shadester. $44.99 – $74.99, ages 15+, spinmaster.com

A Smart Girl’s Guide: Tough Stuff

Help tweens and teens get through tricky times—from bullying to body image issues, friendship stress to family struggles, panic attacks to pandemic—and come out on the other side even stronger. Provides tons of tips on how to bounce back and find enough resilience to withstand the toughest challenges. $12.99, ages 10+, americangirl.com

Happi Tummi Happi Wrap

Help relax your high school and college students with this natural external wrap with warmth and aromatherapy. Does not restrict movement. Apply anytime. Sooths stomach pain, cramps, acid reflux, headaches, body aches, stress and anxiety. $39.95, happitummi.com

HUE Animation Studio

Contains everything you need to create your own stop motion animation videos. For use at home or for school projects. Encourages creativity and imagination. Whether you are making a LEGO® brick film; animating in claymation or capturing a flower bloom using time-lapse photography, you can bring anything to life in minutes with the easy-to-use software. $69.95, grades K-12, huehd.com

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