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Best Gifts for a 5-Year-Old Girl Who Already Has Too Many Toys
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items Shopping for a 5-year-old who already has everything? These are fun, creative gifts that encourage imagination, learning, movement, and hands-on play-without just adding more random toys to the pile. These are the kinds of gifts my own 5-year-old act...
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Creative & Imaginative Gifts
STEM & Hands-On Learning
Gifts That Get Them Moving
Creative & Imaginative Gifts
For kids who love to create, pretend, draw, build, and dream up their own little worlds. These gifts encourage imagination and creativity while giving them something fun to actually do — not just another toy to toss in the bin.
Such a fun throwback that still feels exciting for kids now! They can follow the included designs or make their own pictures with the colorful pegs, and turning the lights on at the end makes their creation feel extra special. Great for quiet, screen...
Lite Brite Classic, Favorite Retro Toy - Create Art with Light ...
A great pick for the kid who is always drawing, coloring, or making something! I love that everything comes organized in one case, so they have tons of options without art supplies ending up all over the house. It also feels substantial enough to mak...
Imagination Coloring Set, Art Gift for Kids
This is such a fun alternative to regular Play-Doh! Kids can sculpt their own little animals, follow along with the ideas, and then let their creations dry and keep them. Great for creative kids who love hands-on projects and making something they ca...
HEY CLAY Animals - Safe Air-Dry Clay Kit for Kids
Such a cute gift for a kid with a big imagination! Instead of adding another toy to the pile, they get to create and illustrate their own stories. I especially love this for kids who are starting to read, write and make up their own adventures.
My Storybook Art Kit - Unicorns & Princesses (ages 5-10)
Such an easy win for a unicorn-loving kid! The sticker stamper makes it feel more exciting than a regular sticker book, and I love that it's something they can actually sit down and do. Great for quiet time, travel, restaurants, or a smaller birthday...
Melissa & Doug Sticker WOW!™ Unicorn Bundle
Perfect for a little Disney Princess fan who loves to draw and color! It comes with a nice variety of art supplies all together in one case, so it feels like a "big" gift without adding another bulky toy. I also love that everything has a place when ...
Crayola Disney Princess Art Case (75ct) Art Kit for ...
Such a fun little craft for kids who love princesses and unicorns! I like that it gives them something creative to work on without creating a huge mess, and the dot stickers are great for keeping little hands busy. Perfect for a rainy day, quiet time...
Klever Kits Dot Art Kit for Kids, No Mess Sticker for Kids 3-7, ...
STEM & Hands-On Learning
For curious kids who love asking questions, experimenting, building, and figuring out how things work. These hands-on gifts make learning feel like play and are perfect for little scientists who want to explore everything.
One of those toys kids can keep coming back to for years. I love that there's no "right" way to play - they can build castles, towers, houses, or whatever they dream up while sneaking in some STEM skills at the same time. Definitely a gift that grows...
Classic 37-Piece Magnetic Tile Set
A classic for a reason! I love this set because it gives kids ideas to get started, but they can also build whatever they imagine. The little suitcase keeps everything contained too, which is a huge bonus when you already have too many toys around th...
LEGO Classic Creative Suitcase 10713
Perfect for the little kid who is curious about everything! I love that it makes science feel interactive and fun, with facts and quizzes built right in. It's a great introduction to STEM for kids who are fascinated by animals, bugs, and how the worl...
Educational Insights GeoSafari Jr Talking Microscope
Such a fun pick for a curious kid! I love that this gives them real little science tools they can actually experiment with instead of just watching someone else do it. Great for hands-on learning, pretend scientist play, and kids who are constantly a...
Primary Science Lab Set: Early STEM Learning Tools
Such a fun way to sneak in STEM without it feeling educational! Kids can build different tracks, test what works, and keep changing the setup to see how the marbles move. I love gifts like this because they encourage problem-solving and hands-on play...
Tumble Trax® Magnetic Marble Run
Gifts That Get Them Moving
Perfect for burning off some energy indoors or outside! Kids can arrange the stones into different paths and obstacle courses while working on balance and coordination. I love that the setup can change every time, so it doesn't get boring after one p...
Play Day Non-Slip Stepping Stones, 6-Piece Balance Set ...
This one is pure kid energy! They stomp, launch the rockets, chase them down, and do it all over again. I love that it gets them moving outside while also sneaking in a little STEM with force, trajectory, and cause-and-effect.
Stomp Rocket® Jr. Glow
Such a fun way to get the wiggles out! This foam pogo hopper helps kids practice balance and coordination while jumping around and burning off energy. I like that it’s lightweight, simple to use, and works well for active play without taking up a ton...
Waddle Pogo Hopper Jumper for Kids Ages 3 & Up