The experts at the National Association for the Education of Young Children have a few guidelines for choosing the best gifts for 5-year-olds. Kids this age have longer attention spans than toddlers; they ask a lot of questions and like to experiment with toys. And they now get the hang of playing with friends, and maybe even know how to share. The gift you choose for the 5-year-olds in your life should reflect that. Some of the best kids books of all time are great, but when it comes to the holidays, toys are still king.
A Guide to Buying Gifts for 5-year-olds
Child-sized “real” toys like play food sets, and kitchensDress-up toys for pretend playBlocks that snap together and building blocksConstruction and transportation toysRide-on toys and toys that promote physical activityCreative toys, like paints and chalk, as well as modeling clay
From toy cars to interactive pets to STEM toys, there’s plenty on this list to excite any kindergartener. Every product on Fatherly is independently selected by our editors, writers, and experts. If you click a link on our site and buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission.
