The cool thing about 9-year-old boys is everything. No, really! They’re at this incredible stage where their curiosity, sense of adventure, and sense of humor just explode. And now that they’re a “big kid,” there’s so much more they’re capable of doing, which only encourages them to spread their wings even more. We love this age (can you tell?) and have found gifts for 9-year-old boys that encourage that sense of discovery, learning, and, of course, lots of fun.
We’ve tried to go back to basics a bit here; sometimes, it’s helpful for your brain and body to unplug with the family, get out in nature, or build things with your own two hands. Of course, other times, you want to bliss out in front of a video game or virtual reality simulator, too, so we’ve included a couple of things in here for techies as well — variety is the spice of life!
Ever notice that constellations never really look like the thing they’re supposed to look like? (That’s a fish how…?)
With this game, your 9-year-old boy will see if they can do any better. Draw a card to see what you have to draw in the stars, but be warned: You can only draw straight lines between stars!
This functional metal detector can find objects up to 6 inches underground. While hopefully, your kiddo will find buried pirate treasure, the truth is that even finding an old bottle cap can be pretty satisfying. The manual included will give them tips and tricks on how to hit the motherlode.
The pulley is one of the most important simple machines in the history of the world, allowing humans to transfer force with reduced friction. And now your 9-year-old boy can learn all about them and how they work with the hands-on experience of this kit. With eight ways to put the various drives together, they’ll find lots of ways to learn and have fun.
Twelve-year-old Perseus “Percy” Jackson is just an ordinary kid… or so he thinks. It turns out that his father is none other than Poseidon, god of the ocean, and Percy has a great destiny as a demigod.
The complete series includes The Lightning Thief, The Sea of Monsters, The Titan’s Curse, The Battle of the Labyrinth, and The Last Olympian.
Whether you’re hoping to conquer the seemingly impregnable city of Troy through guile and trickery or are just finding something to do with your afternoon, this kit has you covered.
OK, it’s probably not quite big enough to hide a Greek strike force, but it's pretty nifty — and it actually opens up!
The object of this family-friendly card game is to build your ultimate delicious taco or burrito with absurd ingredients (Gummy bears? Hot yogurt?!). All worth points, use special cards to enhance your own dish (hot sauce!) … or sabotage other players (tummy ache!). The person with the most points at the end wins.
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Encourages Reading Through Play
'Pen Dragon and the Age of King Arthur' Retold AR Book
Augmented reality (on a free-associated app) makes the world of King Arthur come to life with this book of short stories. Each comes with coinciding puzzles that readers must solve in order to see additional tales of the Knights of the Round Table, Merlin, and, of course, a whole lot of dragons.
The galaxy is theirs with this simple — but powerful — telescope. This model includes a phone attachment, which will allow your child a better view than a traditional eyepiece, and give them a front-row seat to the moon, stars, and planets.
Everything your 9-year-old boy ever wanted to know about America’s National Parks (and a lot of things they never even thought to ask) can be found in this handsomely illustrated set of books. From flora to fauna to geology, they’ll be well on their way to becoming the country’s most knowledgeable junior park ranger!
They’re still a few years away from their license (we’ll give you a minute to take a few deep breaths over that one), but they can bridge that gap now with this remote-control car. Capable of 360 degrees of stunts, they’ll love zipping this RC around the house, yard, and neighborhood.
Your aspiring paleontologist will feel like the real deal as they use their tools to extract two complete dinosaur skeletons (don’t worry: they’re not full-sized). Once all the bones are excavated, they’ll figure out how to put them all together!
There once was a boy who lived under the stairs in his wicked aunt and uncle’s house… until one day, a letter arrived. The whimsical, expansive, and immersive world of Harry Potter has delighted audiences for decades now, and your kiddo is finally old enough to really appreciate the books!
Face off against your friends to win the most points in this fast-paced, fun, and challenging game. Players flip a category card and a letter card and must think of a word that begins with the letter and fits in the category. Whoever shouts it out first gets the point.
Ready, aim, fire! Wait … we have to go back: Before your 9-year-old boy takes aim against the rival castle, first they’ll have to build their catapults. It’s all the fun of being a medieval battle tactician without the risk of catching an illness because you only bathe once a year!
Your child can test their knowledge in their room or on the road with this assortment of age-appropriate, American-themed trivia. With 850 questions about the history, geography, and people of the United States, they’ll be a civics pro (and have fun getting there).
Encourage their creativity and long-standing love of anything with wheels with this kit. Your 9-year-old boy can build, paint, and play with three functional wooden cars. Comes with everything they’ll need to make the cars uniquely theirs, including decals. Great for sharing or making their very own mini-fleet.
Your 9-year-old boy and their friends are aliens, racing to blast off in a functional drone. Move pieces down the ramp and lift off, but be careful: Everyone else wants to get there, too! Get all your aliens airborne first to win.
Did you know that Darth Vader had a castle? He did! It’s massive, imposing, and spooky (as you’d probably expect), and can be found on the planet Mustafar. But your kiddo can build his own with this awesome Lego set.
Includes a TIE fighter and six mini-figures including — who else? — Vader himself.
A near-universal truth about 9-year-old boys is that they’re fidgety little guys. But that’s just their natural state! They can’t help it. Embrace their chaotic energy with this monthly subscription box full of sensory and fidget toys. From squeeze toys to putty to conversation cards, they’ll find lots of ways to feel calm and have fun.
We call them “dad jokes,” but, really corny, eyeroll-worthy yuks are part of boy culture. As such, your 9-year-old boy will love (torturing you) with classics like “Why was the janitor late for school? They overswept!” *insert rimshot sound effect here*
With this monthly subscription box, your child will receive everything they need to make a unique art project. Easy-to-follow instructions teach your 9-year-old boy skills and technique, but give them the freedom to be creative: There’s no wrong way to make art!
Easy-to-follow instructions take your child step-by-step through each new project. They’ll learn to draw everything (OK, not everything, but a wide variety of people, plants, and animals). From astronauts to knights, toucans to Dracula, this book will help your child perfect their technique and encourage a love of drawing.
It’s not a skateboard. It’s not a snowboard. But it’s sort of like if a skateboard teamed up with the mechanics of a snowboard to allow for new and exciting movement on the pavement. Its pivoting deck and 360-degree inclined caster tracks are perfect for superior foot control and cool tricks.
This target is perfect for the Nerf-loving 9-year-old boy … as well as their long-suffering siblings, parents, pets, and other household items who are tired of being fired upon by darts. Take aim and fire — the board will read out your score!
Calm nerves and steady hands are the keys to winning this game from toymaker Melissa & Doug. Build a midair sculpture piece by piece, constantly tipping the balance and making the next move all the more precarious! Your 9-year-old boy can play alone or with up to three other players.
This gravity-powered game comes with 60 challenges of increasing difficulty, from beginner to expert, to encourage logic, STEM learning, and fun! Build towers in different configurations to get the marble to go from the starting position to the target. These puzzles will entertain and challenge kids and adults alike.
Incorporate physical activity and fun into family conversations with the Toss 'n' Talk ball. The ball is covered with questions specially designed with intergenerational families in mind — so it’s perfect for holiday gatherings or any time your child wants to connect with an older relative.
It’s a surf shack! A pool house! A lighthouse! It’s all three! This set provides hours of building and play for your 9-year-old boy/Lego maniac, and even comes with two mini-figures to have adventures in their beachside house.
You’re never too young to start your journey to becoming a rock god. This guitar is perfect for learning the basics and is just the right size for smaller hands. It even comes with a pick and extra strings.
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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