Inspired by what my own son reaches for every day, this list is all about creative play, independent adventures, and good old-fashioned fun. These are the timeless, functional picks that keep little hands busy and big imaginations growing — with mini...
Yes it's expensive but the creativity is endless.
The Big Set (24 Panels)
I'm not sure there is a 5 year old boy in the world that wouldn't want this.
ZipString Aracna
My kids LOVE their walkie talkies. Best outdoor tool ever for hide and seek or playing in the woods.
Marvin’s Digital Walkie-Talkie | Video Chat Toy for Kids
What a great way to spend some quality time with your kids at bedtime to help create a bedtime routine everyone looks forward to.
Disney Pixar 3-Story Starter Pack with Projector
I think you can never be too young to learn financial literacy.
Personalized Wooden Piggy Bank for Kids
Such a great brand and I love all the options for prints for girls and boys. They are high quality too and they will last as long as your child doesn't grow too quickly (I know, wishful thinking)
HannaJams™ Pajama Set
Yes, this is such a great hands on activity that doesn't feel like learning but is!
Chemistry Play Lab
Oh course they need help building this but afterwards the hours of play will be so high!
The City Tower 60473 | City | Buy online at the Official LEGO® Shop US
These aren't too complicated and they can play with them.
F1® Williams Racing & Haas F1® Race Cars 60464 |
My son plays with this all the time. He loves to see how high he can get the rockets.
Stomp Rocket The Original Ultra Rocket Launcher - 6 Rockets
Fun to set up targets in the yard and see how many he can knock down. My son can play with this for hours.
NERF N Series Strikeback Blaster
I am a HUGE fan of a balance bike, all my kids could ride a regular bike by 4 because we put them on a balance bike early. Best thing we ever did.
Toddler Balance Bike
I personally hate this thing but my 5 year old loves it. He's so good a setting up his own version and he just loves to watch the marbles go down.
Mindware Marble Run: 70-Piece Ball Run Building Set, Creative Thinking Toy
My kids will build a road for their bikes almost weekly (if it rains) they get so creative and they like to write messages for neighbors at the end of the driveway, it is so cute!
The brio train sets are amazing. My son loves building with them. We try to get him a new accessory a few times a year which helps him get excited to pull it out and build something new.
