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Gift Guide for 5 Year Old Boys

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If you need ideas that the little man in your life will love, check out my gift guide for 5 year old boys! My little dude is 5 this year, and these are all things he really enjoys or items we plan on gifting him this year.
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Want

These are some fun gift ideas the 5 year old in your life might be asking for!
 
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My little guy has been begging for a game console (like big brothers), but we’re not quite ready for that commitment with him. I’m hoping this might be a good starting point for him!
Handheld Game for Kids - 220 Retro Games
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My 5 year old loves to collect Lego Mini-Figures.
LEGO Marvel Spider-Man's Car & Doc Ock Set
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Hot Wheels tracks are clunky, break apart easily, and are hard to store away. THIS looks like an awesome alternative!!
FlexTrack 5000 Flexible Race Car Track 15ft
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My 5 year old LOVES Transformers.
Teeturtle Optimus Prime 5" Cloudheads Plush

Need

Practical gifts are always a hit (especially with mom & dad!)
 
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All black socks are a big win in our house!
PUMA Boys' 6 Pack Crew Cut Socks
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This is an awesome way to reinforce letter recognition.
School Zone Go Fish Alphabet Game Cards
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Head lamps are a necessity for any type of camping, or late outdoor play. Plus they make great stocking stuffers!
Energizer Vision HD+ LED Headlamp, Water Resistant
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Warm layers are a must where we live!
ViCherub Kids Fleece Thermal Underwear Set
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Wear

My 5 year old is growing so fast! We are definitely asking for wearable items this year.
 
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You can never have too many mittens if you live in a cold climate like we do.
Zelda Matilda 100G 3M Thinsulate Baby Mittens
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If you live in a cold climate like us, hat options are a must!
Kids' L.L.Bean Chunky Yarn Hat
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We are a big ski family! This shirt is perfect for my ski kids!
Ski Kid Like A Regular Kid But Cooler Tee
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Warm socks are a MUST!
YOVOHARI Merino Wool Kids Ski Socks 2/3 Pairs
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Read

These are the books that my 5 year old boy is loving lately.
 
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My son uses his Yoto everyday! Little sister loves it too.
YOTO Player 3rd Gen + Make Your Own Card
 
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This was a favorite of my husband’s and now my son loves it too!
Katy and the Big Snow: Winter Holiday Book
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My 5 year old has recently become very into superheroes!
YOTO Disney Junior Marvel Phase 1 Audio Cards
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I really loved these books as a kid!
Where's Waldo? Hidden Object Activity Book
 
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Who doesn’t love this movie?!
Cars
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My 5 year old loves to listen to his Yoto while playing with his legos. This is a great way to expose them to science concepts!
BrainBots Science Fair
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I love that this is a Yoto option!
God's Big Promises Bible Storybook Pack
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We love classical music around here!
Yoto Classical Collection
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Do

Little boys are so busy! Give him something to do.
 
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Gifting membership passes is the gift that keeps on giving. Depending on what you have in your area, the possibilities are endless. Memberships often pay for themselves in 1 to 2 visits for our large family, and the kids love a good field trip!
Membership Passes!
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Perfect for building up scissor skills!
Skillmatics Scissor Skills Activity Book & 2 Scissors
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My kids have all LOVED this little matching game. It is a favorite at their grandparents house! We take it on vacations too.
Asmodee Spot It! Classic Card Game 2024
 
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My little ones are fascinated by calculators. This is a fun little gadget to practice math facts!
alilo Math Games for Kids 5-12, 19 Games
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This game looks so fun!
Pinshoon Montessori Wooden Board Game, Math Toy
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My kids love to make random little crafts. These sets are a great thing to keep on hand for when creativity hits!
WAU CRAFTS 1750 pcs Kids Craft Supplies Set
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