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Toys my 6 Year Old Son Actually Plays With

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My son has a ton of toys that he never plays with…..here is what he ACTUALLY plays with on a daily basis!
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Arts and Crafts

My son has recently gotten into coloring and drawing.  Here are some great options for little ones!

 
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These markers are great for younger ones who want the dual tips because they are super affordable!
ArtSkills Premium Dual Tip Brush Marker Pen Set, 50 Colors - Sam's Club
 
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My son loves these coloring books!  I found several on Temu with bold-easy pictures.
Bold-Easy Coloring Books on Temu

Electronic Toys AKA Noisy (but awesome)!

While these are not ideal if you want peace and quiet, they are sure to be a fan favorite!

 
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This toy was such a hit that we had to buy my nephew one after he saw it!  It's not the most low key toy but is super fun and will definitely be a favorite!
Yeriayha Remote Control Robot Dog Toy
 
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These are actually great quality for the price and are one of my son's absolute favorites he got for Christmas this year!
Vvinca Kids Walkie Talkies Rechargeable 2 Way
 
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Don't ask…..just know, it's worth it and hilarious!
Archie McPhee Yodeling Pickle Musical Toy

Building and Imagination

My son is very mechanical minded so these are great to spark his imagination and creativity.

 
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These magnetic building toys are a real crowd pleaser in my house and really promote creativity.
KKPOT Magnetic Car Toys with Storage Box
 
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Both of my kids (6 and 11)  love these…..maybe I do too! ;)
Magnetic Tiles Kids Toys 40PCS STEM Blocks
 
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There are so many different sets of Magna Tiles that can be used interchangeably!
MAGNA-TILES 32-Piece Magnetic Set

Mountain of Stuffies

There is no way I could add enough stuffies to this list to show the mountain that he has but here are a few of his favorites and how we store them all!

 
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These oversized nets have been a lifesaver to store my son's mountains of stuffies!
Lilly's Love Large Stuffed Animal Hammock
 
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You can never have too many Squishmallows!  We bought this one for my son to go along with his Peanut Butter one.
Squishmallows 14" Janna Strawberry Jam Plush
 
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Another adorable Squishmallow that we bought my son to go with the Jelly one!
Squishmallows 10-Inch Antoine The Peanut Butter
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Get active!

My son loves being outside as much as I do!  Here is what he stays busy with on the nice days!

 
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We paired this with a bag of cheap dog food (as ammo) and made a few handmade targets to hang on the back fence and my son has a blast!
Daisy B52 Slingshot
 
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This is GREAT for overly active children!  I
Spooner Boards Freestyle - Yellow,25.5"L x 11.25"W
 
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This is a great option for the price!
Yohood 10ft Adjustable Portable Basketball Hoop
 
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This has been a favorite of my son's for the past 2-3 years! The seat distance is adjustable to it has grown with him.
hauck Kids Pedal Go Kart, Race Green