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Rambunctious, fun, messy, and, yes, sometimes just a little bit gross — we never realized how many different ways one could make a fart joke – but they’re also thoughtful, funny, and incredibly sweet. We’re talking, of course, about 5-year-old boys. Look, we know we’re a little bit biased here, but we think they’re the best. On the one hand, they’re still so little. (Have you ever seen a 5-year-old wear a backpack? They look like tiny little turtles with big ol’ shells.) On the other hand, they’re growing into themselves and finding their voice. Being 5 is basically the best of all possible worlds.
So what gifts for 5-year-old boys can you give them that encourage this journey into Big Kid-dom? We have found something for everyone, from high-energy sporty kids to sensitive artistes, would-be spies, to little boys who maybe need just a little bit of help seeing that kindergarten is fun. We also wanted to make sure to include games you could play together because, at this magical age, the fun is contagious.
The perfect gift for the 5-year-old boy who is learning to read but isn’t quite there yet. Just put one of the line’s 159 toy figures on top of the Toniebox (this starter set includes one) and your child will get to listen to a story. Great for bedtime or reading along.
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Painting on paper? How quaint. Why not let him express himself with this fun project. Set includes 10 rocks, paints (including glow-in-the-dark paints), stickers, and even googly eyes to create nifty little treasures for people in your community to find or to decorate your own yard.
Move pieces carefully out of place and onto the top of the stack. As the game goes in, the structure gets more and more wobbly. Perfect for the careful kid, or the kid who likes to knock things down. (It’s a win-win.)
Hasbro Inc. Spidey and His Amazing Friends Deluxe Headquarters Playset
We love this toy because it does awesome double duty as both a vehicle and a playset. Your 5-year-old boy will love having adventures with Peter, Miles, and Gwen as they use their spider powers to save the day.
Each Slumberkins plush comes with its own unique book, lesson, and memorable affirmation. Hammerhead Shark not only looks cool (and adorable), but he helps teach kids that it’s OK to get mad, but it’s important to know how to stop and take a breath.
Whether he’s looking up at the sky or down at the ground, he’ll be seeing stars… and planets, moons, and the sun! We love that this round 48-piece, floor puzzle is the perfect level of difficulty (not too easy but not too challenging) for most 5-year-olds.
Schleich Antarctic Expedition Playset
We’re big fans of Schleich playsets, which are known for their high quality and attention to detail. Your 5-year-old explorer is going to love this set, which includes an intrepid explorer with his sled dogs, igloo, and new penguin friend.
Paw Patrol Collectible Action Figures
Paw Patrol has been a childhood standard for just about a decade now and kids don’t seem to be letting go of this fascination any time soon (especially with a hit movie this year and another in the works). This set includes Chase, Marshall, Skye, Rubble, Rocky, and Zuma.
Mutant Mayhem was one of our faves this summer, and now your little guy can reenact his favorite moments with this set of four action figures. Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, and Raphael are all included.
LEGO City Barn and Farm Animals Toys
Whether he likes to build the set or play with it, this is a perfect gift for 5-year-old boys who like animals and creative play.
This kit comes complete with everything he’ll need to make a working farm, plus human and animal minifigures! (We also think he’ll love the great big tractor!)
Upper Bounce Foldable Trampoline
This is the perfect gift for a 5-year-old boy who wants to bounce — as well as for the caregiver who wants him to get out all that energy but doesn’t want a massive trampoline in their yard.
This 48-inch model can be easily folded away but provides plenty of bouncing fun.
What 5-year-old boy hasn’t wished for a robot of his own? This little guy is controlled by a remote, can move in all directions, and even dance! (And just look at those big adorable LED eyes.) Perfect for imaginative play and encouraging his inner engineer.
The perfect gift for 5-year-old boys who love Spider-Man toys and using their imagination. Besides, he’s already perfected climbing everything in your house (how did he get on top of the cabinets…?), so why not make his Spidey-status official with this costume?
Your boy will be the lord of the dance with this fun dance mat. Bluetooth allows him to connect to his favorite music, follow the prompts, and step on the corresponding light-up arrow in three different games to get his wiggles out. It’s good exercise and great fun.
Trust us when we say that this Go Kart is every 5-year-old boy’s dream gift. With three speed settings (yes, there’s a parent-controlled speed lock) and an adjustable seat that will allow the fun to continue all the way up to age 8, it’s a gift that’s sure to bring on lots of outdoor play for years to come.
Do we love our 5-year-old boy’s potty humor? Nope. Is there anything we can do about it? Absolutely not. So you can stay mad about it forever, or you can just lean into it.
This Bingo game will teach your kid to match the animal with its, *ahem* you know — so at least it’s educational.
Take living room fort-building to the next level with this set of rods. Just build your fort and drape a blanket over it. (We recommend a bedsheet!) No longer will their fort fall and slump — and no longer will you be interrupted every 5 seconds with cries of “Ahhh! Fix it!” It even comes with a handy carry bag for simple storage.
Hyperion Books for Children The Complete Elephant and Piggie Collection by Mo Willems
Gerald is serious. Piggie is silly. Gerald is careful. Piggie is enthusiastic. But through it all, these two are best friends.
Their adventures are funny, sweet, and perfect for early readers to practice and gain a true love of reading. This volume contains all 25 in the series, from Today I Will Fly to The Thank You Book.
What better way to show him how fun (and nerve-racking) life as a surgeon can be than with this classic board game? Use the tweezers to relieve the patient of hilariously literal ailments — a frog in the throat, a tricky funny bone…
Encourages hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and weeding out the kids who shouldn’t go into medicine…
You probably remember having a small loom as a kid, but this sturdy wooden loom from Melissa & Doug takes it to the next level.
The extra-large frame comes with 91 yards of rainbow yarn, a wooden needle, and a design booklet. But, of course, he can use his own yarn to make any design his little heart desires.
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