Kids this age enjoy outdoor sports as well as scooters, bicycles, and in-line skates. They acquire adult-like interests, abilities, and hobbies and may display a passion by becoming a collector. Girls still love doing crafts and boys like working on longer projects, some of which might take days to complete.
Top Toys:
Craft kits
More elaborate science kits
Outdoor sporting equipment
Intricate construction sets
Board games like Scrabble, Monopoly, and Trivial Pursuit Junior
Your child is developing his own interests while learning from both his teachers and peers. Some kids like doing science experiments (with your help); others love making beaded jewelry or playing with dolls.This is a great age to get your chilren interested in board games for some great learning and fun!
Top Toys:
Basic science kits
Magnets, magnifying glasses, and telescopes
Craft kits
Construction sets, such as Legos or K'Nex
Sports equipment
Board games that involve strategy, including chess and checkers, blokus, qwirkle and others
There's a tremendous explosion in learning ability at this age, and it's a good time to introduce interactive educational toys that teach math and verbal skills, such as phonics boards or mini computers.Kids are now able to imagine that they're someone else and may fantasize about being airplane pilots, police officers, doctors, or teachers.
Top Toys:
Art supplies and craft kits
Blocks of different shapes
Electronic phonics toys
Construction sets with large pieces, such as Legos or Lincoln Logs
Puzzles of greater complexity
Dress-up clothes
Transportation toys, such as parking garages, airports, and train stations
Board games that don't require reading, such as Hungry Hungry Hippos, Monopoly Junior, Cluedo Junior, or Candyland
