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Boy mom here! I’ve got three boys ages 5, 8 & 11 and this gift guide is all about toys that they have used and loved for years, toys that are fantastic for 5 year olds, but also are toys that (at least at our house) get played with again and again. They’ve been fantastic, and in my opinion withstood the test of time… which mostly means they haven’t gotten shoved to the back of the toy closet never to be seen from again a week after opening them. So if you want to give a fantastic gift to a 5 year old boy in your life, here are my suggestions that the 5 year old (and hopefully parents/caregivers) will also love and appreciate for years to come.
Here is my list of boy mom approved 27 gift ideas for five year olds, that are sure to bring smiles and create endless fun for the special little boy, and probably their caregiver too!
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Build a Road – Motorized Puzzle Toy With Driving Car: This mini plastic puzzle set allows kids to create their own driving routes while learning about shapes and problem-solving. Enjoy arranging the pieces and watching the car zoom along the constructed road!
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Remote Control Car Double-Sided Driving 360-degree Flips and Rotates: Perfect for outdoor play, this durable RC car can tackle rough terrain and perform exciting flips. My kids love driving it around the yard, and the wall charger makes it convenient—no more endless batteries!
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Air Stomp Rocket Toy: A fantastic way to get some energy out, this rocket is launched by jumping on a stomp pad. My son loves seeing how high he can launch the rocket, and it’s great exercise as he races to retrieve it for another flight!
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Kinetic Sand Sensory Toy – Construction Site Folding Sandbox with Sand & Truck: We absolutely love this sand kit! The kinetic sand feels amazing to play with and doesn’t dry out like regular play dough. It’s a calming activity, and having a truck to dig and build with makes it perfect for car loving kids.
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Arcade Basketball Game Set: Bring the excitement of the arcade home! This fun basketball set is great for practicing hoop shooting skills indoors. It’s always a hit during play dates!
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Lego Race Cars STEM Activity Kit: Encouraging creativity and engineering skills, this Lego kit allows kids to build their own race cars and combines playtime with valuable STEM learning.
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Light Up Hover Soccer Ball: This indoor soccer ball glides effortlessly over floors, making soccer fun even in smaller spaces. My kids love turning the lights on during gameplay, adding an exciting twist to their indoor sports!
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Glowing Marble Run: A super engaging way to learn about physics, this marble run allows kids to build their own tracks. My son gets so excited watching the marbles race down and loves rearranging the pieces for new challenges and even better, turning off the lights and watching it glow. This one has been a major hit for all my kids, and is still played with often even through we’ve had it for years at this point.
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Magnetic Building Blocks: These colorful magnetic tiles are perfect for imaginative children! My son spends hours creating structures, and it also doubles as a fidget toy when he’s just looking to relax and stack. Its a super fun open ended toy that you can build with, and a fantastic one for Minecraft loving kids as you can mimic game play in a hands on way.
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Magnetic Tiles Marble Run Race Track Toy: An expansion of the classic magnetic tiles, this set combines building with a marble run challenge. My kids love watching the marbles race along their designs, making it a fantastic STEM activity.
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3-in-1 Indoor Hover Soccer Ball with LED Light & Kids Hockey Set: A versatile toy that doubles as both soccer and hockey, this hover ball is perfect for indoor play. Your little one can switch between sports, keeping the fun fresh and exciting!
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Creative Construction Building Toys: These imaginative open ended building sets let kids create all sorts of structures, while helping hone their fine motor skills.
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Camping Set with Tent: Encourage imaginative outdoor play with this camping set! My kids love setting up their tent indoors and pretending to go on great adventures. Great for promoting creativity and storytelling.
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STEM Pixel Art Challenge: This creative set combines art and science, allowing boys to design their pixel art creations. It’s a little like color the number in block form another fun toy for minecraft loving kids.
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Lego City Fire Station and Fire Engine: This exciting Lego set lets kids build their own fire station and vehicle, the legos are relatively easy to put together, but still feel like big kid legos, and this set is great for follow up pretend play!
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Scooter: Scooters are a great way to get kids active outdoors! We love gliding around the neighborhood, and it’s a fantastic way to build balance and coordination skills while having loads of fun.
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Dinosaur World Road Race Tracks: This electric car set features motorized cars that race around vibrant tracks. My son loves watching the cars zoom around, making it one of his go-to toys for exciting entertainment.
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DIY Wooden Race Cars-Build & Paint Your Own Wood Craft Kit: A super fun way to combine crafting and racing! My son enjoyed assembling and painting his own cars, and racing them afterward adds a personal touch to traditional play.
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Dress Up Clothes (Astronaut/Doctor/Fireman/Construction Costume): Imagination runs wild with these vibrant costumes! My son absolutely loves transforming with costumes, and it’s amazing to see how they spark storytelling and imaginative adventures.
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Art Case Coloring Set: Don’t underestimate how much little boys might love art, and how good it feels to them to have their coloring supplies in an amazing case. My son loves pulling this out for art projects and feels so proud of his case and colors. This art case is a treasure trove for any budding artist!
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Pretend Play Teaching Cash Register: We have this specific cash register, and it’s an absolute hit! (and has been for years!) This toy doesn’t just serve as a regular cash register; it also features engaging learning games that teach kids about money, counting coins, and adding and subtracting with the key pad in simple learning games. My son loves pretending to run his own store while using the keypad to calculate prices, making it a fantastic educational tool wrapped in fun. It perfectly blends learning with imaginative play!
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UNO Attack Game with Card Launcher: Fun for the whole family, this game takes the classic UNO to a whole new level. The excitement of the card launcher keeps everyone on their toes, and my kids just can’t get enough of it. They love the suspense of whether they’ll get cards or be spared with the launcher. It’s an enduring classic with a twist that guarantees hours of laughter!
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Wooden Ice Cream Counter: This is another one I love so much. Melissa and Doug know what they are doing making not only a fun pretend play toy, but one with so many extended play options. This one comes with a menu, and a highlight of playing with is getting to put in an order and they have my child build an ice cream based on of the order on my menu. Matching, learning and pretend play all rolled together.
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Scissor Skills Activity Book with Child-Safe Scissors: This activity book is perfect for developing essential skills. One of the base preschool/Kindergarten readiness skills is knowing how to use scissors and this is a fun and simple way to work on those fine motor skills.
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Reusable Water-Reveal Paint Activity Pad: Perfect for travel, this innovative activity allows kids to paint without the mess! My son loves filling the paintbrush with water and watching colors reveal themselves on the pages. It’s reusable, so he can enjoy it over and over again, making it an ideal choice for long car rides or waiting rooms.
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Snack-O-Saurus Rex Board Game: This playful game combines chance and fun, and is perfect for young dinosaur lovers. It’s an entertaining way to promote social skills and friendly competition!
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Dinosaur For A Day Children’s Picture Book: This charming picture book takes readers on an adventure with a kind little boy who becomes a dinosaur for a day, then spends the day playing with dino friends doing things like racing with a t-rex, and playing ring toss with a triceratops.
These gifts are not only fun, but they also support learning, creativity, and bonding for kids and their families. In my experience, each item has brought joy and new experiences into our lives, proving that gifting the right toys can lead to endless smiles and cherished memories!