A fun and festive guide to the best toys for 5-year-old boys this Christmas—filled with exciting, creative, and learning-packed gifts he’ll love to play with all season long.
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Books & More
Dinos
Toys
Active Play
Stocking Stuffers
Books & More
A fun book that we checked out of the library so many times, we want to own it!
Extinctopedia: Discover Lost & At-Risk Species
Perfect for Kindergartners; Each story focuses on one or two phonics concepts or groups of kindergarten sight words.
My First Nature Reader: Level K
Roll out to the desired length & fill in with coloring material of choice.
3PCS Sticky DIY Painting Coloring Paper Rolls
Seek & Find Sticker pads are great for promoting long stretches of focus.
Seek & Find Sticker Pad – Animals
Best all in one sensory bin set
Construction Sensory Kinetic Sand Bin
Floor puzzle!Learn about what’s underneath our feet! 36 pieces, & The glowing red core of the Earth has LED lights that make it look awesome! It also includes a double-sided poster with extra fun facts about the underground world.
Hape Underground World Puzzle
My kids LOVE magnatiles, & most recently, this set is the newest addition to their Christmas list!
MAGNA-TILES Pet Playhouse Magnetic Building Set
Introduces logic, spatial relationships, critical thinking, and an understanding of cause and effect
Hape Pallina Original
My sons was SO excited to put this on his list, & i cant lie..im exctied to help him build it.
LEGO Creator 3in1 Exotic Parrot Toy Set 31136
Just came across these in December of this year at Target! Multiple builds in one kit using pre-shaped magnetic pieces. Just see for yourself.
Clixo Marine Marvels Pack: Creative & Problem-Solving Magnetic Building Set with 24 Pieces
Blast off into STEM learning with this astronaut starter kit! Build and launch a pair of model orbiter spaceships using the power of pumps. Paint a set of model planets, then construct a miniature solar system that really spins. Explore the ins-and-o...
Astronaut Starter Kit
Dinos
Moveable jaw for realist pretend play
6PCS Jumbo Dinosaur Toy Set
Giant infaltable Brachiosaurus
Big Brachiosaurus 32 inch, Dinosaur
More dinos with an included book!
JOYIN 6-Piece Large Soft Dinosaur Toys with Book
Yes, more dino stuff!
4 PCS Jumbo Realistic Dinosaur Toys for Kids
Collection isn't complete without a Plesiosaurus!
EOIVSH 2 Pack Large Dinosaur Figures Brachiosaurus & Plesiosaur
One of my son's favorite books from the library that he requested to own at home
Dinosaurs: A Spotter's Guide
A book on prehistoric animals, including dinos!
Our World in Pictures: The Dinosaur Book
Love dinosaur books that help you learn how to say the names - boy, are they tricky.
A-Z of Dinosaurs
Toys
Metal dump truck for indoor or outdoor use. Mud will be piled in this, no doubt.
Cat Steel Dump Truck 16" - Heavy-Duty Toy
Steel bull dozer for indoor & outdoor play
Tonka Steel Classics - Bull Dozer: Non-Powered Construction Vehicle for Indoor/Outdoor Play
We love the jumbo monster trucks!
Monster Jam, Official Batman Monster Truck, Collector Die-Cast Vehicle, 1:24 Scale
Fun plane for kids to learn how to control via remote!
4DRC RC Planes Remote Control Airplanes Kids
The quality of this brand of truck is great; we want another set since we have lots of hands playing in this household.
iPlay Heavy Duty Construction Site Playset
Nice-sized ladder for firetruck lovers!
JOYIN XL Toddler Fire Truck Toy 33" Ladder
Open-ended/Independent play, great for indoor & outdoor
Tot Tube Toy Car & Ball Ramp Race Track
Sea turtle collection, great for playing in the pool, bath, or water table.
Volnau Mini Sea Turtle Figures 14PCS Toy Set
Snapping turtles, one of our favorite exhibits at the local aquarium.
Snapping Turtle Model 2pcs Realistic Figures
Active Play
Use to make a cozy reading nook, imagination station, & much more. With open ended play either indoors or outdoors
White Rocket Ship Pop-up Play Tent with Tunnel
Great for open-ended play, balance/coordination. Love the endless possibilities this brings.
Balance Board Kids Natural Wood Wobble Toy
More items that offer independent play open ended play, can flip them upside down like a bowl & fill them up or hide things underneath.
makarci Balance Stepping Stones for Kids
I don't know what it is, but my kids love running around in the dark with flashlights & pretending to go on “ghost hunts”.
Kids Camping Lantern & Night Light, AAA
Comes with a speed control tool, great for beginners!
SKITCH Complete Mini Cruiser Skateboard Set
The best bike for kids. The bike is designed for on and off road use. Featuring our single-lever SureStop Brake System and kid-specific geometry, the Guardian ETHOS is ready for any adventure!
20 Inch Large Bike -
Stocking Stuffers
The cutest, & durable compass.
Compass Set
Our favorite underwear, best prints, & 100% organic cotton.
