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From Birthday Parties to Holidays, These Toys For 5-Year-Olds Are Sure to Bring Hours of Fun

22/06/2019 - 03:48 PM

If you're looking for the perfect toy for a 5-year-old [1], you've come to the right place. Whether you need an educational gift for a birthday boy or girl, an outdoor gift for an active kid, a craft for an art-loving child, or something unusual for the 5-year-old who has everything, there's a toy for every little one on your list. From games that help develop learning skills to tech gadgets [2] that will keep them entertained for hours to dolls that they will play with every day, any 5-year-old [3] will be ecstatic to have one of these toys.

Get ready for birthday parties, holidays, and everything in between because these toys [4] are sure to bring all the fun.

Additional reporting by Rebecca Brown

Omzer Kids Camera

The Omzer Kids Camera [5] ($40) has got it all! With video capabilities, selfie mode, and high resolution, kids will be able to capture every special moment.

Hand-Operated Kids Drone

This gravity-defying Hand-Operated Kids Drone [6] ($35, originally $40) will give little ones hours of endless fun. It uses high-tech infrared motion sensors to detect obstacles, so it will avoid kids, furniture, and everything in between.

Flybar Foam Pogo Jumper With Flashing LED Lights

Kids will bounce the day away on this light-up Flybar Foam Pogo Jumper With Flashing LED Lights [7] ($20).

Outdoor Adventure Kit for Kids

Little ones will have fun playing and learning about the outdoors when they have this Outdoor Adventure Kit for Kids [8] ($19). It comes with binoculars, a compass, a flashlight, and more.

Hovering Soccer Ball Indoor Game

Take the great game of soccer inside with this Hovering Soccer Ball Indoor Game [9] ($20, originally $25). It has multicolored LED lights and two goals that are easy to set up.

DIY Slime Kit

This DIY Slime Kit [10] ($17) is complete with 12 coloured crystal slime jars, 10 bottles of glitter and sequins, three packs colorful foam balls, fishbowl beads, and more.

Remote Control Programmable Robot

Any 5-year-old will geek out on this Remote Control Programmable Robot [11] ($34). It can respond to hand gesture commands and has built-in sensors so the robot can detect and avoid obstacles.

Mini Explorer Light-Up Crystal Growing Kit

This Mini Explorer Light-Up Crystal Growing Kit [12] ($25) is perfect for any little scientist. Once they mix the ingredients together, they can watch these crystals grow and become a beautiful light-up display.

Backyard Baseball Pitching Machine Toy

Any sports star will love this Backyard Baseball Pitching Machine Toy [13] ($34). It can be set up in the backyard and enjoyed for hours.

Educational Art Sand

Promote creativity with the help of this Educational Art Sand [14] ($25). Little ones can sculpt, design, and make masterpieces.

Remote Control Off-Road Truck

This crazy Remote Control Off-Road Truck [15] ($26) can transform, shape-shift, and take on any off-roading adventure.

Moody Goat Light-Up Terrarium Kit

This Moody Goat Light-Up Terrarium Kit [16] ($10) is a miniature garden that will teach children about nature and how to take care of it.

Doodle Board

Let little ones write, draw, and get creative with this mess-free Doodle Board [17] ($19).

Elongdi Dinosaur World Slot Car Race Set

Blast back into the past with this Elongdi Dinosaur World Slot Car Race Set [18] ($25). Kids can create a world of dinosaurs, drama, and more.

Educational Insights Microscope Toy

Children can get a closer look at the world with this Educational Insights Microscope Toy [19] ($17, originally $22). They can investigate everything from bugs to candy to school supplies.

Magnetic Tile Kit

The creativity options are endless with this Magnetic Tile Kit [20] ($17). It's complete with 16 magnetic squares, 14 magnetic triangles, an idea booklet, and even a storage bag.

Kids Camping Set

Take to the outdoors with this Kids Camping Set [21] ($33). It has a telescope, water bottle, shovel, whistle, compass, flashlight, thermometer, and two walkie-talkies.

Chanvi Drawing Mat

Complete with magic pens, the Chanvi Drawing Mat [22] ($16) is a mess-free doodle spot for kids of all ages.

Gilobaby Take-Apart Racing Car

Car fanatics will have fun with this Gilobaby Take-Apart Racing Car [23] ($20). It can be made into two kinds of cars: a luxury car or a classic sports car.

Lego Friends Olivia’s Mission Vehicle

Kids will have fun playing with this Lego Friends Olivia's Mission Vehicle [24] ($16). It comes with a toy truck that is used for exciting rescue missions as well as two cute companions.

Lego Friends Emma’s Art Café

Little ones can create the coffee shop of their dreams with this Lego Friends Emma's Art Café [25] ($25, originally $33).

Crayola Scribble Scrubbie Toy Pet Playset

Draw, doodle, or colour using this Crayola Scribble Scrubbie Toy Pet Playset [26] ($20) and let the fun go on for hours! This set comes with four little pets, a scrub tub, scrub brush, six washable markers, and an instruction sheet.

Crayola Ultimate Light Board

Let the creativity flow with this Crayola Ultimate Light Board [27] ($24), and watch as it brings doodles to life.

Original 101 Piece Educational Construction Engineering Building Blocks

The Original 101 Piece Educational Construction Engineering Building Blocks [28] ($30) are not only fun for kids, but they also help develop maths, science, and engineering skills.

Lego Classic Rainbow Fun Building Kit

This cute little Lego Classic Rainbow Fun Building Kit [29] ($15) is a fun creative outlet.

Lip Smacker Lip Balm in Unicorn Magic

Lip balms like this Lip Smacker Lip Balm in Unicorn Magic [30] ($4) will have kids squealing with delight.

Unicorn Sidewalk Chalk Set

Writing on the sidewalk just got way more magical thanks to this Unicorn Sidewalk Chalk Set [31] ($15).

Ozobot Bit Coding Robot

The Ozobot Bit Coding Robot [32] ($65) is a pocket-size bot for building early STEAM skills in kids as young as age 5.

Barbie Fashionistas Dolls

The Barbie Fashionistas Dolls [33] ($10) feature different body types and ethnicities so that your child's Barbie can really look just like the women they know — in fashionable outfits, obviously.

Hatchimals CollEGGtibles Neon Nightglow 12-Pack Egg Carton

These surprise Hatchimals CollEGGtibles Neon Nightglow 12-Pack Egg Carton [34] ($18) are an Amazon exclusive!

BB-8 Talking Figure

Consistently one of the most exciting Star Wars toys is the BB-8 Talking Figure [35] ($50). The figure lights up, plays more than 17 sound effects, and has a moving head and body.

Playmobil Aquarium Building Set

With Aquarium Building Set [36] ($44, originally $60), kids can learn all about marine animals as they build.

Playmobil NHL Arena

Thanks to a licencing agreement with the NHL (and there aren't too many of those out there!), Playmobil introduced the NHL Arena [37] ($43, originally $58). The set comes with movable figures that can actually shoot the puck into the goal and stickers so you can outfit the ice to represent your kids' favourite teams.

Laser Pegs T-Rex 20-in-1 Building Set

Think of Laser Pegs [38] ($72) as Legos with flair. The building bricks (which are actually compatible with Legos) include Laser Peg pieces that light up when they're connected.

Hedstrom Dreamworks Trolls Hopper Ball

Any kid would be thrilled to hop around on the Hedstrom Dreamworks Trolls Hopper Ball [39] ($12).

Lego City Heavy Haul Train

Lego's City line keeps growing, and each new set is better than the previous one. The Lego City Train Station [40] ($160), part of the brand's most popular series, includes four minifigures, two platforms, and a ticket machine!

Melissa & Doug Smarty Pants Kindergarten Card Set

Make sure your child is challenged with the Melissa & Doug Smarty Pants Kindergarten Card Set [41] ($12).

Shifu Orboot: The Educational, Augmented Reality Based Globe

The Shifu Orboot: The Educational, Augmented Reality Based Globe [42] ($50) is compatible with iOS, Kindle, and Android devices. The app will take your child on an augmented reality tour around the world.

Hasbro Candy Land

You'll experience major nostalgia when playing Hasbro Candy Land [43] ($6) with your kids.

Build Your Own Robot Kit

This cute little Build Your Own Robot Kit [44] ($15) includes instructions to make three colorful robots.

Pokémon Cards

Pokémon Cards [45] ($5, originally $15) will never lose their appeal!

Pomsies Patches Plush Interactive Toy

Pomsies Patches Plush Interactive Toy [46] ($9, originally $15) will tell your child when they feel tired, cold, or hungry with adorable light-up eyes, purring, and cute sounds.

DC Super-Villains Figurines Set

The DC Super-Villains Figurines Set [47] ($19, originally $24) playset is the ultimate cool toy/decor item for a kid room.

FAO Schwarz Giant Floor Piano Dance Mat

FAO Schwarz is officially back, and what better way to re-introduce the brand to your family than with this fun Giant Floor Piano Dance Mat [48] ($80).

Dazzling Toys Toss and Catch Ball Set

Your kids will spend hours outside playing with the Dazzling Toys Toss and Catch Ball Set [49] ($7).

Reptangles

How many turtles can you stack? With Reptangles [50] ($28), builders can create more than 1,000 items by snapping and sliding the colorful turtles together.

Disney Elena of Avalor and Princess Isabel Doll

Disney Elena of Avalor Deluxe Singing Doll Set [51] ($32) come as a set of dolls who can go on adventures with your little one just like in the popular Disney show.

AuTop Kids Princess Play Tent

The adorable AuTop Kids Princess Play Tent [52] ($37) will provide hours of fun for your child and can be played with both indoors and outdoors.

Lil' Gleemerz

Lil' Gleemerz [53] ($11, originally $20) are interactive toys with fluffy tails and adorable, glowing eyes.

Secret Decoder Ring

This Secret Decoder Ring [54] ($17) is a game that can be worn as an accessory!


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