Let's Play! Super Fun Toy Gift Ideas for Kids
Ask any kid what they want for a gift and you’ll hear: toys, toys, toys! That much is true. Even when you narrow gifts by age for kids, there’s an overwhelming number of toys to choose from. At the end of the day, you’re not focused on ratings — you simply want a toy that your kid is going to use and love. Jump to this complete guide to the best toy gifts for kids. Sorted, simple, and ready to make gift shopping a cinch.
Gifts for Creating and Building
Turn your kiddo into a tech genius with this educational gift (that definitely wasn’t around when you were a kid.)
$49.95
Not only will these magnatiles keep your kiddo busy for hours at home — but they’re also the perfect travel toy for flights and long car rides.
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Circuits, magnets, engineering, and light — this kid’s gift is built on bright ideas.
$50
Let your child get immersed in free play and building and creating — and then watching it all topple over.
$14.95
Your kiddo will be learning science (without even knowing it) with gears for designing and constructing to the imagination.
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You may want to jump in the fun with this kit that comes complete with everything for kids to make their own necklaces.
$17.95
The best gifts let kids learn and create at the same time — and this kit gives a stop-motion show into their imagination.
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Any toy that combines 5 games in 1 feels pretty genius to us.
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Circuits, magnets, engineering, and light — this kid’s gift is built on bright ideas.
$50
Your kiddo will be so proud to kick around a soccer ball that he colored all on his own.
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The next best thing to an amusement park trip is building your very own ferris wheel.
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Neon paper and sticker fun make this origami kit a cool way to play around with paper.
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One truth you’ve learned is kids love what things they’re involved in making.
$40
Channel your child’s inner scientist with this fun set of science tools and beginner activities.
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Gifts to Get the Wiggles Out
It’s the perfect gift for warm weather — kids must choose wisely, or they’ll get drenched.
$14.95
You know it’s the wishlist item your kid keeps asking for — and would make a special group gift for your teen.
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A miniature garden tool kit gets kids outdoors — and lets them discover nature in a new way.
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Some toys never go out of style, including flying a fun kite on a windy day.
$32.99
Give him a toy that lets him do exactly what daddy does — ride a tractor.
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Because what every kiddo wants is a space to jump, jump, jump.
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Because he thinks motorcycles are the coolest, just like you.
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You can bring the fun with you, even if you’re traveling for your family vacation.
$39.95
Bring the arcade fun home and keep everyone entertained with this rad air hockey set.
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Turn the backyard into an adventure with this kit that includes everything from kid binoculars to a magnifying glass.
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Kids first learn to balance on this bike — and build up to motoring around fast.
$69.95
Here’s the perfect way for your little monkeys to get their wiggles out at home.
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Gifts that are All About Fun
You’re giving stomp rockets that are powered by kids — it doesn’t get cooler than that (in their eyes).
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It’s a gift for the kids (and you) to have a little shelter fort on trips to the beach, lake, or even backyard slumber parties under the stars.
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This toy feels space-age in the way the yo-yo moves, and this generation of kids will find it tough to put down (too fun!).
$19.95
Old school marbles meet modern day tracks in this fun gift set.
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Your favorite construction lover will dig this hard hat that has his name and lights up.
$24.95
You can never give him too many trucks, especially one that’s sturdy enough to be played with outdoors.
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Morning oatmeal never looked so fun, thanks to a big mug that’s an easy score in the gifting game.
$24
Pretty much anything dinosaur-themed will be a hit, and this dinosaur puzzle feels as unique as a museum exhibit.
$38
Squashed may be a new board game to you — but what’s not new is how board games bring the whole family together.
$27.95
With this cool gift, your kiddo’s face will light up even brighter than the race car.
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Now kids can have a cool tablet of their own to play with — just like Mom and Dad.
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For the kid who’s always loved collecting rocks, this gift may blow their mind.
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Kids just want to have fun. Looking for some more fun gift ideas? Here are gifts to wow kids, little gifts to make kids squeal, and a gift list of ideas for 7-year-olds.
