Great Toys for 5 Year Olds

Educational toys. Child Development. Can't the kids just have fun?

Of course they can! But which toys for 5 Year Olds are the right ones? Let's take a quick step back. True to form, a 5 Year Old is very different and more advanced than a 4 Year Old. So getting the educational toys, good for child development is super important. These 5 Year Olds are really becoming their own people — not just with personality, but in their independence and abilities. What they want is very particular to who they are. They are inventing their own games, and are more content to play by themselves. Artistically, these kids are really getting into the details. We hope you like our collection of educational toys that are right for great child development.

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Resource Guide for 5 Year Olds & Child Development

A cheat-sheet about toys for 5 Year olds, all from our child development experts; H ere are few educational toys, books and games that are spot-on for child development; Our customers' favorites for girls are Bead-Kits and anything involving Arts & Crafts. For boys, science and the world around them is taking off...Microscopes, simple Science Experiments, and of course, who can ignore Marble Runs and Remote Controls. We have over 500 educational toys for 5 Year olds. Enjoy!

Your Road-Map for picking the right educational toys for 5 Year Olds:

Target Age: When you are looking at toys, be sure to refer to the Target Age — the age when a child starts to get the most enjoyment.
Developmental Milestones:
Learn more about 5 Year Olds and the toys that make them grow & learn.
Expert advice: Our child-experts matched all our toys, books and games to a child's development.
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What to Expect During the Sixth Year of your Baby’s Life

By Gopi K.Patel MSE.d Special Educator

Six Year Olds are a lot of fun as they begin to really mature. They are truly a more grown-up. They are beginning to be your little buddies. However, everything is done a bit more independently as they begin to branch out. Another reason I love this age is because 6 Year Olds ask tons of questions and want to know everything. Their likes/dislikes are definite.

Gopi's Milestone-Basics:

The typical Six Year Old begins to understand time intervals, the seasons of the year and their functions. They can write their name and phone number, and many one-syllable words. Six Year Olds can write left to write, and sequence numbers 1-20. Children at this age can do basic addition as well. They are easily able to sequence events 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. They are easily able to play games with rules. Sometimes they begin obsessive play (only like things with cars). A 6 Year Old can build elaborately with blocks. Be careful...at this age they give threats and can insult others. It's never easy!

Some of Gopi's Favorites:

Alpha Bead Set — A great way for 6 year olds to use their imagination and create something all their own.
Monkey Math — Sometimes learning is not easy and your 6 year old needs a little help. Monkey Math taps into math skills, counting, adding – and it’s fun.
Geosafari Talking Microscope — A super fun way to explore what’s around you and too small to really appreciate. All things big and small!
Amazing Animal Trivia — This develops quick thinking skills, recall and social skills. It’s lots of games in one.
My Super Knot Quilt — Hours of fun...and a beautiful piece of art is created. What a great way to develop a sense of accomplishment and build self-esteem.