It’s finally happened: Your child has hit double digits! While they’ve been eagerly anticipating this milestone for what probably feels like forever, as the adult in their lives, we’re willing to guess it snuck up on you and then hit you like a truck. But don’t worry. Having a 10-year-old boy in your life is great, and even though they’re right at the cusp of the next stage, they’re still very firmly in kid territory. So we’ve put together a list of toys, games, and activities that celebrate the fact that they’re big kids now, but still very much kids nonetheless.
Curious, energetic, inventive, and supremely silly — these are the words we think of when we think of 10-year-old boys, and we think these gifts cover the unique fun that is being 10. From science kits to Lego, new books to toys that can keep up with all that energy, we’ve got something for any kid.
The perfect compromise for kids who want to spend their time with gadgets and parents who want kids to socialize and get exercise! Your 10-year-old boy will love this laser tag set, which comes with four laser guns and vests. Team up or make it every (young) man for himself!
Sure, we all love Connect 4, but sometimes we want a new challenge. In this version of the beloved game, your 10-year-old boy will not only have to connect four, but they’ll have to make the shot by throwing small balls into the right slot!
You’re always saying they’re bouncing off the walls, so give them the right footwear! The underside of the shoes is covered in non-slip, non-scratch treads so even indoor flooring is safe. These are like mini trampolines for your feet and are a perfect way to burn all that energy!
Your 10-year-old boy is probably a little too young to be working on a real engine just yet, but by building this model of a classic, four-cycle internal combustion gasoline car engine, they’ll be prepared for the real thing. They’ll have fun putting everything together and playing with the valves, cranks, pistons, and much more.
This kit teaches your child the basics of electrical engineering. Sure, they could stick to the 50 projects suggested in the manual, but we have a feeling that once they learn how these mechanisms work, they’ll want to design some new games and gadgets of their own.
This kit comes with everything your 10-year-old boy will need to make 18 containers of ooey-gooey, super satisfying slime. Sprinkle in some glitter, beads, glow-in-the-dark powder, or even all three (among other options) for extra-sensory fun.
In this fast-paced, air hockey-esque game, your 10-year-old boy will have to rely on quick reflexes. Move your piece along the sturdy wooden board via a magnet underneath and try to keep your opponent from scoring on your goal. Don’t forget to avoid the free-floating “biscuits” (magnets) along the way!
Ever notice how often we buy journals with every intention of filling them with stories, reflections, and ideas … but we can’t seem to figure out what exactly should go on all those blank pages?
With 60 interactive writing prompts and art how-tos, this journal is the perfect way to spark your 10-year-old boy’s creativity.
Often, 10-year-old boys aren’t aggressive, but they do have a lot of rough-and-tumble energy that needs some kind of outlet. Might we suggest a punching bag? This one has two modes — kickboxing or one- or two-player game mode –—and is ideal for indoor or outdoor play.
Is your 10-year-old boy the next Picasso? Probably not, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be artists. Set includes color pencils, drawing pencils, markers, acrylic paints, watercolor paints, canvas boards, watercolor, and mixed-use paper, and other tools that will come in handy as they create their masterpieces.
This game takes hypothetical questions (“What is your favorite memory with someone in this room?” “What is something you’re always excited to do?”) and turns them into a game for the whole family. Collect all parts of your “train” to win. So fun your 10-year-old boy won’t even notice that you’re having meaningful conversations!
Perfect for the young crafter or space enthusiast, this kit comes with three 3D models of different space crafts and an activity book full of fun facts. Once you’ve built your models, paint them for an added touch of realism (or whimsy — they’re your models)!
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Throwback Favorite
‘Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark’ Box Set by Alvin Schwartz
Elder millennials’ childhoods were ruined by this ghastly trio of books. Now it’s your kid’s turn — we’re kidding! These terrifyingly illustrated folktales and urban legends scared us in a good way. Besides, you will be able to help each other through the fear of Harold the Scarecrow or the girl with a spider nest on her face.
Is there anyone in the galaxy cooler than Luke Skywalker? OK. Leia. And also probably Lando. But Luke is pretty awesome and so is his X-Wing. Now your 10-year-old boy can build it with their awesome Lego set. Fun to build and play with, the set comes with mini-figures of Luke, Leia, General Dodonna, and R2-D2.
This book will give your child simple step-by-step instructions on how to make his illustrations pop using optical illusions, 3D letters, cartooning effects, and other neat tricks, all using basic principles of art and design. Perfect for young artists or the 10-year-old boy who’s constantly doodling in the margins of their notebooks!
Once they fill out the pre-formatted blank pages with their original story (don’t worry —there’s an instruction booklet to help them get started), your kiddo will send it off in the pre-paid envelope. In four to six weeks, they’ll receive a professionally bound comic, complete with an “About the Author” page!
Your 10-year-old boy will have a blast building this hydraulic launcher … literally! Once they put together all the wooden pieces with the help of the step-by-step instruction video, they’ll know the scientific principles that send the foam dart flying on their new wrist contraption!
For the 10-year-old boy who loves building, these series of different home styles will not only entertain but provide a fun introduction to architecture, too. Each set includes alternative building plans as well as people, pets, trees, and more to enhance the details.
The National Geographic Kids Weird But True series is as educational as it is entertaining, and now, three books are available in one box set. Did you know you can make a diamond out of peanut butter? Or that dolphins sleep with one eye open? Is this vital information? No, but they’re all weird … and true!
This classic game of catch is perfect for backyards, beaches, parks, or anywhere your 10-year-old boy wants to have a ball (see what we did there?). The set includes two rackets, two balls, and countless hours of fun. The curved rackets make catching easier and their throws more powerful.
Traffic is the worst — that is unless you’re talking about this single-player logic puzzle game. The goal is to get the red car out of the traffic jam, but all cars have to move in straight lines and stay on the grid. Challenges become increasingly difficult as you move along.
Spelling has never been so fun! Draw the category card and pull the letters to spell a word you think fits that category closer to your team. The letter is still in play (as in the other team can use it) until it’s completely off the board, so what ensues is a sort of alphabet tug-of-war!
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Includes 12 Books
‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’ Box of Books by Jeff Kinney
A generation of children has grown up reading the comic adventures of Greg Heffley and his family, and now it’s your 10-year-old boy’s turn. Written as a journal, Greg regales readers with the daily trials and tribulations of being a middle child in middle school where a wimpy kid doesn’t stand a chance!
There’s nothing better than riding a rollercoaster, but since your 10-year-old boy doesn’t always have access to one, building them is the next best thing! They can assemble the thrilling twists, turns, and dips with laser-cut birch parts and metal axles, then watch the marbles zip around.
Are you and your 10-year-old on the same page? Do you know how they think? Find out with this hilarious game! Read the card category out loud — “Dangerous Jobs,” for example — and write down an answer you think other people will also choose. The results might just surprise you!
The goal of this brain-melting puzzle is simple: Get all the colors to their own side. But did we mention that there are 10 different colors? On 28 different sides? It makes puzzle cubes look like mere child’s play! Is your 10-year-old boy ready for The Skewb?
Your child will spend hours crafting original figures and designs with this fun modeling clay set. With 24 different colors, tools, and accessories, their imagination will run wild as they sculpt unique creations. In 24 hours, the figures dry and set and your kid (and you) can display them proudly around the house.
This monthly crate allows your child to explore different countries around the world and still be home in time for dinner. With Nate and his goldendoodle Zeus as guides, your boy will learn about different cultures and countries via a newsletter, recipes, maps, crafts, virtual tours, language guides, and fun knick-knacks!
Playing darts is fun, but we don’t love the idea of a 10-year-old boy flinging pointy projectiles every which way, so why not a toy with all the fun and none of the ER visits? This two-sided target board set contains 12 Velcro balls (in different colors for team play). Perfect to play solo or with friends.
Perfect for the 10-year-old boy who’s proud to be a geek (geeks are cool now, you guys!), this monthly subscription box includes a variety of fun, nerdy items. Choose from superhero, sci-fi, video game, anime, or other fandoms and receive five to nine items per month!
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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