
It’s hard to imagine, because it feels like time has sped up, but we’re already entering the holiday season. Every year we promise we’re going to get a jump on our holiday shopping early — we hate that last-minute scramble every year — and if that’s something you’re struggling with, we’re here to help.
Whether you’re shopping for your kids, niece, nephew, nibling, or another kid in your life, there are so many gift ideas it can be hard to narrow it all down. Of course, we all want to be able to give our loved ones something that makes them smile this year. But, goodness knows we could all use a little extra magic.
For those of you who have kids between the ages of 5 and 7 – that fun age where toys are so loved – we’ve got a list of this year’s hottest toys perfect for this age group.
Please sit back, scroll through, and let us help ease the holiday stress this year with these gifts perfect for little kids.
Botzees Coding Robot for Kids

We all know that robots are probably going to play some part in our future, and getting our kids interested in engineering and coding while they’re little can really spark that love of learning. If you have a little one who’s already into STEAM concepts, the Botzees is a fun programmable robot that they can tailor to their interests – over and over again.
VTech KidiZoom Creator

Our kids have grown-up watching more kids on YouTube playing with new toys than TV shows, and that’s probably why they’re super interested in creating their own videos. While the 5- to 7-year-olds may be too young to be on social media, it doesn’t mean they can’t work on their creativity. This toy allows kids to create their own videos to practice until they’re old enough to do the real thing.
Little Biscuits Dress Me Notepad


Kids at this age are getting good at those fine motor movements, and the artists really start to break out of their shells. This sketch pad comes filled with high-quality thick paper with printed-on illustrations of kids in blank clothes for any little artist to imaginatively fill out. We especially love the diverse options of kids to choose from and think this would make an amazing stocking stuffer.
Kinetic Sand Sandisfactory Set

There is something about playing with different textures and building things with their hands that get 5- to 7-year-olds really excited. This kinetic sand allows them to use that creativity to build fun shapes and use a variety of tools to really make it super fun for the young ones. Also, bonus points for parents because this sand is easy to clean up — unlike the real stuff.
Little People, Big Dreams Treasury

This gorgeously hard-bound collection combines 50 of the most popular dreamers that are part of the Little People Big Dreams series. Intended for an older audience than the toddler crowd, the stories have additional facts, details and timelines added to them and include notable people such as Frida Kahlo, Coco Chanel, Maya Angelou, Amelia Earhart, David Attenborough, Greta Thunberg, Elton John, John Lennon, Malala Yousafzai, Mindy Kaling, and Prince.
Remote Control Batmobile

There's something about the Batman franchise that’s so perfect for this age group. It’s when they get super excited about their favorite characters, and this toy is so much fun for small Batman fans. It’s an easy-to-use all-terrain remote control Batmobile and kids can play with it indoors or outside.
Barbie Tie-Dye Deluxe 22-Piece Styling Head

We used to love playing with Barbie dolls as a kid, and our children have so many more options! This fun styling doll allows kids who are interested in hairstyling to practice their styling without having to figure it out on their own heads — or their younger siblings. This comes with 22 different pieces, so there’s endless fun to be had.
Paw Patrol Transforming Ultimate City Movie Tower

This was a really exciting year for kids who love the Paw Patrol franchise. Not only was there a new movie out (and it was really good, even for the parents), but with a new film comes new toys. And this 3-foot-tall Ultimate Movie Tower (that comes with all their favorite Paw Patrol characters) will be hours and hours of fun for the pup fans.
BugView Magnifier

Even if we’re not a fan of the creepy crawlies, kids are often fascinated with them. This magnifier helps them explore their interest in bugs, and they won’t need you to hold it in your hands. This BugView lets them see the small parts of insects up close and develop their curiosity.
Super Smalls Super Vision Kaleidoscope Set


Every kid loves kaleidoscopes. This one, which comes with two interchangable wands filled with all sorts of colorful, glittery fun, is extra special.
Plus Plus Make & Go


Sometimes the best toys for our kids are the ones they don’t know they’re learning with while they’re playing. This building set is perfect for small — or big — hands (if you want to help), and there are endless ways they can create new and exciting things while using their imagination.
Everest Crazy Forts

One thing we’ve all learned over the past 18 months is that when our kids have something to keep them occupied at home, it makes the whole day smoother. This toy is designed for that exact purpose – to keep them busy while having loads of fun. It has so many different ways to build it that it will be really hard to be bored having this within their reach.
Loog Mini Acoustic Guitar

If you can stand it or you have enough space in your house, a 3-string mini guitar is perfect for kids who have shown musical interest at a young age. Those who have music flowing through their blood will have that spark ignite when they’re able to explore music, and this is a lovely first guitar that comes with a corresponding app that will actually teach your child how to use it.
Ghostbusters Proton Blaster

Fans of the latest Ghostbusters movie, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, can gear up like their favorite Ghostbuster to zap ghosts with this awesome replica Proton Blaster.
Sports Ninja Warrior Line Obstacle Course Kit

Honestly, it can feel like our kids at this age are just bouncing off the walls. They’re either too full of energy that they don’t know what to do with it or they’re so tired we can’t wake them up in the morning. This is a fun kit for parents who have the space to let their fearless energetic kids blow off their steam and feel really cool doing it, too.
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