Is there any creature on this Earth more delightfully chaotic than a 6-year-old boy? It’s not just that they’re pure, unfiltered energy, because that’s been true since they were toddlers. Right alongside that undiminished desire to be in constant motion, however, is a cleverness and wit that’s just beginning to emerge. As such, it can be difficult to find gifts for 6-year-old boys — they can get tired of things pretty quickly. So we’ve come up with a list of items that will hold their interest... and maybe even teach them a thing or two along the way.
From books to games, cars to robots, and art to sports, we’ve come up with some ideas that are bound to engage the child in your life — or at least mesmerize them with neat glow-in-the-dark features, because everything is cooler when it glows in the dark (that’s just science, folks; we don’t make the rules).
In this tense (but fun!) game, players are four animal superheroes — Rhino Hero, Giraffe Boy, Big E., and Batguin. Build wobbly cardstock skyscrapers for them to climb and see who can climb the highest (and watch out for the spider monkeys!). The player holding the token when the buildings collapse wins!
We’ll level with you: Some caregivers cringe at the idea of kinetic sand, which, yes, can definitely get messy. But your kiddo is older now. Wiser. More coordinated. They can handle it. And you can surely handle the hours of quiet time this will give you in return!
Charge up the helicopter ball, toss it in the air and watch it hover. Move it around with a wave of your hand. Your 6-year-old boy will love pretending to be a wizard or Jedi with this neat toy. And by “6-year-old boy” we definitely mean “you, too.”
This remote control set, which comes with engine, coal, and passenger cars, a caboose, remote control, and 26 pieces of track, is perfect for the child who’s ready for the next level. They’ll love moving the train forward and backward, as well as the realistic details, like lights, sounds, and even an engine that smokes.
There’s nothing like playing ball with your little leaguer. But, every now and then, you have to go to work (or cook dinner, or just need, like, 5 minutes to yourself) and that’s where this baby comes in. The machine automatically pitches baseballs or tennis balls every 5 to 7 seconds.
We’re certainly not suggesting that 6-year-old boys are inherently aggressive … but we are flat-out telling you that sometimes, the best way to burn off all the energy they have is for them to just go nuts whacking each other (safely and painlessly) with inflatable boxing gloves. Best part? They’ll love it.
By the time boys reach 6 years old, chances are they've already made “art” on every surface of your house… but have they ever tried painting on water? This kit includes everything your child needs to make beautiful marbled artwork on water and transfer onto paper.
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Perfect for Quiet-Time Fun
Original Stationery Arts and Crafts Relaxation Coloring Book
This whimsical coloring book is perfect for the 6-year-old boy who needs to settle down for some quiet time (or their caregivers… who really need quiet time). Complete with 102 fun designs, this book is perfect for road trips, restaurants, or just grabbing a moment of artistic zen in your room.
Monopoly is a classic board game for a reason: It’s fun! But sometimes a full game of Monopoly is just more than we can handle in a sitting, and it’s certainly too long and complex for a 6-year-old boy.
Enter Monopoly Junior! With simplified rules, shorter game time, and kid-friendly properties and game pieces, this is a perfect foray into the wild world of Monopoly.
In this charming rhyming book by actor Taye Diggs, kids learn that true friendship isn’t just about having fun (though, of course that’s a big part of it), but about having one another’s backs, helping one another through hard times, and even calling each other out for bad behavior.
Making slime is fun, but gathering all the ingredients can be a hassle. Fortunately, this kit comes with everything your child needs to make 18 different containers of awesome, super sensory-satisfying slime, from glitter and beads to glow-in-the-dark powder.
Like we said earlier, it’s a universal truth among children that any toy can be made at least 10 times cooler if you make it glow in the dark. The more you throw, kick, or bounce this soccer ball, the brighter it glows! Play in the backyard, at the park, or even in the pool (it’s waterproof).
By the time your kid is 6, they’ve likely acquired more than a few toy cars. This awesome carrier, which is actually a toy car itself (so meta), has spaces for 28 cars and comes with six additional cars and roadside accessories, so they’ll have everything they need for hours of imaginative play.
Your child will love putting together their own little slice of a tropical rainforest, complete with vibrantly colored, beautifully illustrated plants and animals. The unique circular shape adds an extra level of challenge. And, because we love the rainforest, it’s printed on recycled materials.
With two launchers, your kiddo (or your kiddo and a friend) will have a blast launching cars into the loop-de-loop track. We know what you’re thinking: With that design, won’t the cars eventually crash? Yes ... but the real question is when. Besides, crashing is half the fun!
Your 6-year-old boy will love hopping all over the neighborhood on this awesome pogo stick. Designed with deep, extra-wide footpads and easy-grip handles, your child will be able to stay balanced and enjoy hours of fun exercise.
This self-contained set includes everything your child will need to create masterpieces no matter where they are. Bonus: The kit is also a lap desk and contains paper, markers, crayons, and colored pencils, making it perfect for road trips, long flights, and all sorts of fun on the go.
Your child can make masterpieces that literally radiate light with this awesome glow-in-the-dark easel, which comes with six neon gel markers that glow under the built-in LED lights. Five different light modes can even make art look like it’s moving. And with a kickstand and wall mount, your kiddo can display their drawings any way they like.
This mini fire station comes with two firefighters, a motorcycle, fire gear, and other accessories — everything your boy needs to imagine their own adventures! And with the handy-dandy carry case, they can bring the fun anywhere they go.
Getting into Trouble has never been so much fun! Use the Pop-o-Matic die roller to see how many places your piece can move on its journey around the board. The first player to get all four of their pegs to the finish wins. But be careful — other players are out to set you back!
It’s a helicopter! It’s a glider plane! It’s a power boat! It’s allthree! With this kit, your child will be able to build three different toys using the same pieces. And since the fun of LEGO is not only in building the toys but playing with them, your 6-year-old will have hours of fun.
Everyone should know how to cook, which means we have to teach every boy. Show them that cooking can be fun with this monthly subscription box, which contains recipes, activities, experiments, and games, as well as a shopping list and kitchen equipment. They’ll learn about different cuisines and gain confidence in the kitchen.
They say a moving target is hard to hit… but what about a floating target? Your 6-year-old will practice their aim with either floating balls or traditional targets.
Set includes everything you need: a target gallery, dart gun, 20 foam darts, 10 floating ball targets, and five flip targets.
Build your child’s home library with this subscription service. Every month, your kiddo will receive three books tailored to their interest and reading level. Whether you’re reading to your child, with your child, or if they’re reading to you, there are books for everyone and every occasion.
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Retro Favorite
Basic Fun Pound Puppies Classic Stuffed Animal Plush Toy
If you grew up in the ’80s, you remember these lovable pups, who want to be adopted by a kid who’ll love them! Each puppy comes with a certificate of adoption, so your child can give them a name and make everything official. Super soft and cuddly, these pups are perfect for snuggling and imaginative play.
This cozy cotton T-shirt is fitted with a luminescent ink panel. Shine a concentrated light source (like the included mini light wand) and watch your creation gleam into existence! The light will fade in about five minutes, giving your child a fresh canvas to create something new.
No matter who you are, you have to admit that remote control cars are awesome, and this one — which allows 360 degrees of stunts — is especially cool. Suitable for grass, pavement, or even sand, this durable car can handle anything … even a 6-year-old boy!
Your child will make pictures come to life with this DIY flipbook. Available in sports, art, robot/rocket, butterfly/frog, and dinosaur themes, each kit includes two pre-drawn flipbooks, four markers, three clips, and a blank flipbook, because once they see how it works, they’re going to want to make one of their own!
Your child will have a blast with their new BFF, not only playing with it, but building it. This robot dog is easy to assemble and includes the tools your child will need to put it together. Once complete, they’ll have fun training their dog with touch and sound commands.
Trivia games are fun, but kids often can’t participate because the questions on the cards aren’t geared toward them. With this game, kids and adults pull from different decks — one for grown-ups, one just for the under-15 set — so everyone can enjoy family game night!
Jamie KenneyJamie Kenney is a freelance writer for BestProducts.com; Her other work has appeared on Bustle, Parents, Playboy, McSweeny's Internet Tendency, the Takeout, and Romper, where she covers parenting, news, entertainment, and likes to help readers see the ridiculous (and hilarious) side of motherhood.
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