Birthday gift for boy 5. First anniversary - five years. What to give to the little boy? Outdoor sports games

Having barely celebrated his birthday, the child already begins to wait for the next one. For him, unlike adults, confirmation that another year has passed will not overshadow the holiday. As a rule, the baby (although not quite a baby anymore!) doesn’t even think about it. A birthday is a special day, full of magic, attention, and surprises. Probably, it can only be the brightest in childhood. And, of course, the child is looking forward to gifts long before the holiday.

The question “What to give?” does not give adults peace long before the holiday. Meanwhile, choosing a gift for a 5-6 year old boy is not such a difficult matter, you just have to treat it responsibly, without putting it off until the last day. In fact: a developed preschooler can handle a variety of games, his interests are well-established and obvious, there are practically no age restrictions. The only thing that can confuse the donor is the abundance of choice. And here, as always, the experience of many mothers, collected in this article, will come to the rescue!

Surprise? Yes, but long-awaited!

There is a common belief that a gift should be a surprise. But how often our “surprises”, designed to play the role of a miracle, do not impress children, especially 5-6 year olds, who are smart enough to understand what they want, and not enough to pretend to hide their disappointment...

Often when choosing a gift, adults try to make their own childhood dreams come true, forgetting that modern children are growing up in a rapidly changing world and can dream about things that we have only a distant idea of.

In order to fulfill the cherished and secret desire of the birthday person, you need to know about it, but not demonstrate this knowledge too clearly. Then the surprise will remain a surprise, and the gift will not disappoint. To do this, listen to the child in advance, watch him, talk:

In general, with children, as with adults: to please, you just need to show attention, which is sometimes more expensive than the gift itself.

Stop list of gifts for 5-6 year old boys

The “wrong” gift can ruin a child’s mood for a long time, and on a birthday this is unacceptable. Remember how the Kid cried from the book about Carlson when he was given a plush puppy, and he passionately dreamed of a living dog? Leave the “gags” for other occasions.

So, what should not be given to a preschool boy:

Gifts not according to age. Toys with complex controls, games with intricate rules... The notorious often recommended radio-controlled helicopter is taken away by dad in 9 cases out of 10, and incomprehensible games will gather dust on the shelf, and parents will sigh sadly: “He’s not interested in anything!” Gifts for younger children are even less desirable: a boy may simply be offended that he is considered a child.
Gifts from opposite areas of interest. At the age of 5-6, boys usually have a clearly defined range of interests. If it exists, then there is no need to think about it, it is clear to everyone: the child loves dinosaurs, or space, or scientific experiments... If your gift fell into this circle - bravo, you guessed right! But if the child’s interest is clearly expressed, and you give something from a completely different area, the reaction will be, at best, bewilderment. Even if you want to “push” your child into some kind of activity, a birthday is still not the best reason for this. For example, a music school student will not be happy with boxing gloves, even if you would like the shy boy to be better able to stand up for himself. If a boy is interested in technology, he may not be interested in a book about animals. And in some cases, such gifts are given with obviously offensive overtones: “Here’s a ball for you, maybe you’ll at least sit at the computer less…”
Cloth Most boys find this a boring gift (or it doesn’t count as a gift at all!) with the exception of super fashionable sneakers, football boots, a superhero costume or a T-shirt with an unusual print.
Girly gifts. If before this age boys and girls could easily exchange many gifts, then at 5-6 years old it is quite difficult to find a gift that is not tied to gender. Even the construction sets are themed. Even bicycles are of a certain color. In principle, this is correct, since awareness of one’s gender and its attributes is a normal stage of development. So don't give boys girly gifts. By the way, the opposite option is less unpleasant: “strong girl” sounds much better than “feminine boy”!
Gadgets are time killers. Smartphones, tablets, etc. - a welcome gift for many children who want to keep up with the times. However, even if the child really asks, I would advise in this case not to follow his lead. According to psychologists and pediatricians, at this age a child should spend as much time as possible in motion. After all, school is coming soon with its sedentary lifestyle... The child does not yet know how to limit himself in time, and the fact that he will not bother his parents by “going” into virtuality is a bad price to pay for spoiled posture, vision and the development of early dependence.
Pets. Firstly, everyone seems to know that it is unacceptable to give animals, fish, birds without parental consent. I remind you of this again! Secondly, my deep conviction: an animal is not a thing, but a new member of the family, so you should not tie its acquisition to a holiday and consider it a “gift”.
Unnecessarily expensive toys. You should not compete with other donors in the cost of gifts: whose is more luxurious? Unfortunately, sometimes parents discuss the cost of gifts in front of their child, compare prices, and instruct them to “handle an expensive thing with care, or better yet, touch it less,” thereby creating the wrong motivation. Of course, the concept of “dear” is different for each person, but it is better to teach a child to value money not through expensive gifts, but through something else.

And now, knowing all the subtleties and nuances, we begin to choose.

Any boy will love these gifts.

If you do not pretend to be particularly original and want your gift to be sure to please the boy, donate cars! And it doesn’t matter how many of them the child already has: he will never get tired of replenishing the fleet.

In preschool age, a child gives priority to the realism of a car, so cars with eyes that can sing, or giant trucks can be considered hopelessly “toddler” by a six-year-old. At this age, boys are already quite experienced and independent “car enthusiasts”, so there are no restrictions on their choice:

Collectible models. The closest replicas of real cars to reality. They are interesting not only to play with, but also to collect collections.
Sets of several cars. The child receives a whole fleet of vehicles as a gift, all the participants of which are so different, bright, and fast! You can have a race with your friends.
Special purpose vehicles: a police car, an armored vehicle with a reconnaissance helicopter, a military jeep, a fire truck, an ambulance, a fuel tanker...
Special equipment. The child will be interested, for example, in mixing ingredients in the drum of a concrete mixer, operating an excavator with a moving bucket, or driving a crawler tractor.
Radio controlled cars. The most popular among preschool children, because the child is already able to fully handle the remote control on his own, mastering the process of maneuvering.
Unusual models. For example, anti-gravity radio-controlled cars that can drive on any surface, even vertical ones; upside-down cars that can stand on wheels after falling, etc.
Roads, tracks, racetracks: all kinds of tracks combine the developmental effect of design and a love of transport.
Garages, parking lots, gas stations, service stations are as important for boys as doll houses and kitchens are for girls. After all, friends on wheels need somewhere to spend the night, they need to be refueled and repaired. Let the boy learn how to take care of personal transport from childhood!

Children should be friends with sports

It is much better if the concept of “sport” is understood by the parents of a preschooler as an active lifestyle, and not as a professional activity aimed at results, which is fraught with the formation of complexes and possible health problems. If a child is involved in some kind of sports section, you can give the appropriate accessory (check with your parents first).

If you are not sure about your preferred sport, you can safely choose something for outdoor games:

A ball, especially a football, is always useful for any boy. You can complement the football “stuff” with a goalkeeper mask and gloves.
Bicycle: if up to this age the child quite often travels on vehicles with the additional wheels unscrewed, it’s time to buy a real two-wheeled bicycle.
Skateboard.
Skates and equipment for them: time to update children's models. Consider also heel rollers.
For winter sports, subject to appropriate climatic conditions - skis, skates, sleds, ice skates, snow scooter, hockey stick and puck.
Mini trampoline or basketball hoop for the yard.
Swedish wall or horizontal bar for practicing at home.
Subscription to a swimming pool, climbing center, rope park, etc.
In case of bad weather - table football, hockey, air hockey.

Board games - developing thinking and sociability

You can't play a board game alone - so much for developing communication skills!

And performing various logical operations perfectly trains the mind of a 5-6 year old, perfectly preparing him for school activities.

Logic or association games. A lot of fun and colorful games require the child to use associative thinking. Examples of games: “Pictureka”, “Elias”, “Activity”, etc.
Games for coordination of movements. Build a tower from blocks so that it does not fall (“Jenga”), pull out a piece without disturbing the rest (“Spillins”), develop gross motor skills (“Twister”).
Games to develop memory and attention. Open paired pictures (“Memory”), find identical ones among similar pictures (“Bear”), etc.
Puzzle games. The child needs to create something from elements, for example, a labyrinth of paths (“Tantrix”), various figures (“Tangram”), etc.
Action games. The general task - to reach the finish line - is colored with an interesting thematic design, among which you can choose a theme that is interesting to the boy (“Circus”, “Pirates”, “Space Travel”, etc.)
Educational games. From "Erudite", whose power is letters and words, to various geometric games and "Monopoly", which teaches how to earn and count money.

Back to school soon?

The very name of the age – “preschool” – refers us to school, entry into which will soon change the child’s whole life.

While he is in joyful anticipation of this event, you can give him a gift related to future school activities:

comfortable backpack in fashionable colors;
lunch box for school sandwiches and an original water bottle;
a pencil case or even several pencil cases (for pencils, markers and pens);
sets of quality stationery;
table-desk for convenient homework.

Gifts based on interests

Well, if you don’t rush and remember that your preschooler is still a child, you can choose a lot of exciting gifts in accordance with the interests of the birthday boy. You have already realized that the interests of boys aged 5-6 years have already been formed and are quite stable.

Let's consider the most common of them, according to numerous observations of mothers of boys:

ships and planes;
technique;
the science;
space;
dinosaurs;
robots;
"war girls".

If the child clearly has a preference for one of these topics, the gift will fall in line if it is directly related to it, and choosing it will be a breeze.

Brave pilots, brave sailors...

Ships and planes captivate the hearts of many young romantics.

If you know that this topic is close to the birthday person, you can choose a gift related specifically to it:

corresponding toys of various configurations;
radio-controlled models of boats, yachts, airplanes, etc.
an encyclopedia book devoted to this issue;
pilot's glasses, sailor's collar;
steering wheel;
binoculars;
kit for making models of aircraft and ships;
coloring pages on this topic;
construction kits in which you need to fold an airplane or ship, including a pirate one;
decor for the walls of the room, creating a marine or airy style;
by agreement with the parents, you can give a bed in the shape of an airplane, ship or car - according to observations, the child will not stop liking it until adolescence!

Little techies

If parents often had to scold a tomboy for broken and disassembled toys, this may well be a sign of interest in the structure of everything in the world: “Come on, let’s see what’s inside? How it works?"

In this case, you can safely give gifts that stimulate and direct this interest in the right direction:

a set of tools (it may well be realistic or even real!);
children's workbench or technical center;
construction kits of all types and modifications (metal construction kits with screws, screws, and wheels are especially popular among “young technicians”);
puzzles: choose fairly complex compositions with a boyish theme, as an option – voluminous 3-D puzzles;
a simple model of a device (it’s better to work on it with your dad at first).

Magnet Science

How interesting it is to set up a scientific experiment, the result of which will be visible and significant! Of course, at first, parents should be nearby while testing, for example, a working model of a volcano. Well, you can grow crystals in a less extreme way. Choose a set for experiments in accordance with your level of extreme and for every taste, make your little scientist happy!

A microscope can be an interesting gift (you can purchase a special simplified children's model).

The gravity of space

Regardless of whether a boy dreams of becoming an astronaut, as was common in the former USSR, this dream is not so common today. However, the mystery of space attracts many young minds, and boys are happy to plunge into this unknown world.

For lovers of space mysteries you can give:

telescope (both the children's version and the real one);
an encyclopedia or an interesting book on space topics;
toys - rockets, spaceships, lunar and mars rovers, etc.;
puzzles on the theme of space;
coloring books and stickers with images of stars, planets, aliens;
dishes (plate, cup), bed linen, decorated with cosmic designs;
designers of the “Cosmos” series;
Well, the most extravagant option is to name a star after the child (some companies offer such services), what if he appreciates such a gesture? However, rather, he still needs to hold the gift in his hands.

The appeal of monsters

Many boys are very interested in dragons and dinosaurs. Mythical creatures and monsters from the distant past make great playmates!

We give to the lover of monsters:

figurines of dragons and dinosaurs (you can start a collection or add to an existing one);
creative dinosaur-related kits (for example, glow-in-the-dark dinosaur construction kits, dinosaur skeleton model kits, archaeological excavations, etc.);
puzzles and coloring books in this series;
board games about dinosaurs;
transformable dinosaur figures;
books and encyclopedias on this topic;
interactive dinosaurs (menacing to look at, but very friendly); it's almost like a pet, because modern technology makes them look like real living creatures!

Robot lover

It’s rare that a boy at this age is indifferent to robots! A large number of cartoons fuel this interest. So any boy will like a robot, just like a car.

Today, a variety of models of mechanical friends are available:

programmable robots;
toys-characters of various cartoons (“Wally”, “Robocar Poli”, “Transformers”, etc.);
robotic animals, for example, a charming robot dog: this is an almost real living puppy who loves to be played with, otherwise the toy “falls asleep”;
Books and encyclopedias about robots will also be interesting.

To the future defender

Until wars disappear from the Earth, children will play in them: after all, this is part of the reality around them. This means that games with weapons and soldiers will be popular among boys for a very long time. The main thing is to ensure that the game does not develop into aggression.

And you can give:

Models of various firearms: revolver, Mauser, Makarov, rifle... They don’t need to be too realistic, an approximate resemblance is enough.
Fantastic weapons: blasters, lasers, lightsabers, etc.
Medieval weapons: bows, crossbows, catapults.
Weapons that fire bullets, caps, and arrows. The game of shooting range is very attractive and interesting for boys, however, you need to be especially careful and follow safety rules.
Edged weapons: swords, dirks, hunting knives (made of safe plastic, of course!).
Equipment: body armor, walkie-talkie or helmet, chain mail - depending on the chosen era.
Military equipment: tanks, anti-aircraft guns, fighters, etc.
Sets of soldiers of various configurations.
Books and encyclopedias about great commanders.

Give the gift of choice

Independence excites the blood and dizzy. That’s why children love to choose a gift on their own, because it prolongs the feeling of the holiday and makes the opportunity to make their cherished dream come true.

Not everyone considers a certificate to a children's store or money given to a little birthday boy to be a suitable gift. However, numerous birthdays of preschoolers and a study of the opinions of mothers and children show that most of them really like this gift.

Running out of original ideas?

If you couldn’t choose a gift among all of the above, here are a few more original gift ideas for a 5-6 year old boy:

tent, compass, backpack for travel;
interactive repeating toy (popular hamsters and minions that repeat words and phrases after the child);
spy accessories (for example, a pen-flashlight);
original gifts-impressions: traditional dolphinarium, zoo, circus. A water park or entertainment center can be supplemented with less common children's master classes, horseback riding or participation in a shooting range session;
magician's kit: at this age children still believe in miracles;
“come to life” 3D coloring;
a personalized book of stories about a child, decorated with his photographs;
personal letter from a cartoon character;
machine for producing cotton candy: this is every child’s dream!

If you are the parent of the birthday boy:

Remember that you absolutely cannot ignore the onset of your child’s birthday. Do not wait with congratulations until the guests arrive, because the child falls asleep the night before with a feeling of celebration and wakes up with the same feeling.
Decorate the room with balloons and flags.
You can prepare a home wall newspaper with funny poems and wishes.
A festive poster-photo collage with portraits of the birthday boy, capturing the most significant events of the past year, looks interesting.
Write “Congratulations!” on your breakfast plate. ketchup, sour cream or sauce.

As for the gift-giving process, rely on family traditions. Is it customary in your family to leave a gift near the bed so that the child sees it as soon as he wakes up? Great! Just take care of the holiday packaging: you can, for example, glue a box in the shape of a robot or a car, and now you have another additional toy!

If there are no family gift-giving traditions yet, now is the time to create them! Prepare an exciting quest for a gift (using a map, notes, threads, arrows, riddles).

If you are a guest invited to a children's party:

When giving a gift to a little birthday boy, you can be creative and wear a mask of a superhero or your favorite cartoon character: believe me. For you, this may be unacceptable tomfoolery, but for a child - a moment of breaking the boundaries of the possible, which only happens on a holiday!
In addition to the main gift, bring a bunch of balloons or a large balloon of an original shape. Flowers are unlikely to please the boy. But the balloons will add a festive mood.
Don't hand over a gift as soon as you cross the threshold: enter, say hello, go to the children's room. Let the birthday person learn the etiquette of accepting gifts.
Think about what you will say when giving a gift. Now on the Internet you can find funny congratulation poems, short humorous speeches that are understandable to preschoolers. If you are fluent in words, you can write the text yourself, or order it from a professional. The most important thing is not to mention, even in a joking manner, any shortcomings or failures of the child.
Don't forget about the reaction to the gift from the child's parents. Of course, the gift is primarily intended for the hero of the occasion, but if mom and dad are clearly not delighted, such a gift can hardly be called successful.
If you are giving a group gift, try to give it together. Agree, it will turn out ugly if the child receives a gift and begins to enjoy it, and the belated guest persistently repeats: “By the way, this is from me too!”

Remember: the festive atmosphere is no less important than the gift!

We wish you that the hassle associated with choosing a gift for a preschooler becomes another component of the holiday. Let children's eyes shine with joy from the fulfillment of a child's dream: at this moment there will be more smiles and kindness in the world!

What to choose as a gift for a five-year-old boy who is waiting for real miracles on his birthday, who is ready to be surprised and delighted by surprises? In order not to disappoint a child, in order to arouse real joy in him and make him believe in miracles, you need to approach your choice responsibly. There is a huge selection of products for five-year-old boys - toys, gadgets, accessories, games and much more. Choose wisely!

It is important to know that a 5-year-old boy does not want to receive useful and boring things on his birthday. But parents, of course, want to give their son something very necessary for his development and early studies, so that the boy grows smart and develops... In order not to give your child something that will disappoint him, it is worth carefully familiarizing yourself with the modern selection of children's products. You will see how many cool things there are for children - both interesting and very useful! Such gifts are worth betting on.

Veselchak

Every 5-year-old boy likes to play, have fun and have fun more than anything else. This is exactly what childhood is for, and these years should be bright, fun and carefree! On his fifth birthday, give your child one of those things that will make his leisure time bright and enjoyable, and his childhood fabulous and unforgettable. The birthday boy will appreciate it!

To the researcher

If your birthday boy loves everything new, loves to study, is interested in everything and constantly asks a lot of questions, he definitely needs to give him something related to science for his birthday. Now on the shelves of children's stores you can find many interesting sets for research, creation and study. Not only is it not boring, but on the contrary, it is incredibly interesting and also useful for children’s developing minds and erudition. Exploring the world is great!

To the creator of masterpieces

Creativity is the best leisure activity for children, and, like sports, it is incredibly important for children's development. If a child likes to create, imagine and create, the best gift for him will be an interesting creativity set. There is a choice!

The birthday boy will be happy - and not only on his birthday, but for the whole year, or even more! To do this, you just need to find a suitable present that will delight the birthday boy and will not be found soon. Find what you need and make your baby happy!

Children grow up quickly, and gifts grow up with them. The task of what to give a boy for 5 years is much more difficult than a year or two ago, because the birthday boy has grown up and his horizons have expanded.

The shelves are full of toys, but the boy has no particular interest in them. What to give when “adult” gifts are still far away, but you can’t surprise with simple toys?

You should choose a gift for a 5-year-old boy based on his character and interests. At 5 years old, children can already understand what they like and what they don’t. In addition to hobbies, the child’s social status and his communication with peers are taken into account.

Five recommendations will help you choose the perfect gift:

Back to school soon. This does not mean that from the fifth birthday you should actively prepare for school by purchasing notebooks, textbooks and briefcases. However, preparation, testing your knowledge of the world and expanding your horizons will be useful. The boy is at the age when he is ready to understand physical phenomena and be interested in different areas of life.
First hobbies. The mathematician and the artist are already visible at such a young age. The gender of the birthday person should not be prioritized, because... not all boys love football and cars. Perhaps the birthday boy is good at drawing, doing crafts, or is well versed in modern cartoons. Any interest will generate a gift idea.
Physical development. Children need sports, at least in the form of physical education. This helps to properly develop the body and strengthen the immune system. It is not necessary for the birthday person to participate in a section and gravitate towards a certain sport. A boy who is indifferent to physical exercise will certainly like equipment for outdoor games - a ball, badminton rackets, a trampoline.
Socialization. Kindergarten is the first team in life that begins to play an important role in the development of a child. Socializing with peers is part of growing up. The boy learns generosity, kindness, and conflict resolution. Board games for five to six players can help with socialization.
Intellectual development. By the age of five, children begin to read syllables, learn to count, and remember the names of natural phenomena, animals, and professions. Special educational board games, puzzles, and a projector with filmstrips will help with this.

Advice! If parents decide to give electronics as a gift, then the purpose of such a gift should be clearly defined. At the age of five, most children perceive gadgets as electronic toys, even if the price of the device is several tens of thousands. Therefore, for intellectual development, it is better to give a child a computer than a newfangled smartphone.

We choose according to interests and activities

It is quite difficult to choose from the whole variety of devices and toys what to give a boy for his 5th birthday, even taking into account the interests and abilities of the birthday boy. For ease of selection, it is proposed to divide all gifts into several categories. In accordance with the hobbies of the birthday person, you can choose a suitable gift.

Outdoor games

Most preschoolers love to socialize and spend time outside. These two passions can be combined into outdoor games with a group of friends.

Outdoor play sets will appeal to those born in spring and summer. For “winter” boys, you can choose indoor games or winter equipment.

Examples of what you can give a 5-year-old boy from outdoor games:

trampoline
darts with sticky balls;
towns;
twister;
blasters with soft balls;
tubing;
sled;
snow scooter;
Bakugan set;
air football ball;
table football or hockey;
toy lightsabers;
frisbee or boomerang;
flying pinwheel;
ring throw

"Developers"

A variety of educational games will help the birthday boy master communication skills, learn a lot of interesting things about nature and the world, improve reading and counting skills, and develop abstract thinking and imagination. It is better to play in the company of parents or peers.

Examples of educational games for preschoolers are given in the table:

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	Build Your Dinosaurs set includes parts for three figures. The set develops fine motor skills and logical thinking. Once assembled, the pieces can be played.
	With the help of a children's microscope and a set of preparations, you can learn about the microcosm and the structure of objects around. A child interested in the world around him will be happy to try himself in the role of a researcher.
	“Gluttonous” frogs or hippos is an old game familiar to many adults. The player's goal is to capture as many balls as possible. The game trains reaction speed and develops communication skills.
	Children's lotto or dominoes will captivate the whole family. As the game progresses, the child will become acquainted with different animals, plants, professions, and will consolidate his knowledge of numbers and letters.
	Checkers is a classic game that many preschoolers enjoy because of the simplicity of the rules. The game develops logic and abstract thinking well.

Advice! When choosing what to give a 5-year-old boy from games, you should focus on age markings. Games marked 6+ are suitable for preschoolers. Games “for kids” will quickly get boring and will not contribute to mental development.

Books

For some reason, many adults believe that a book is not the most suitable gift for a 5-year-old boy. It is believed that preschool boys are more oriented towards an active lifestyle, and the book is too boring for growing men.

However, sooner or later the boy will have to learn to read and cultivate perseverance. Interesting colorful books with photos or illustrations will instill a love of reading and contribute to the development of imagination, speech, and memory. Parents can read books and discuss what they read with their son.

Examples of books for 5 year old boys:

a colorful encyclopedia on interesting topics (for example, Glen Murphy “Inventions”);
Nikolay Nosov “The Adventures of Dunno and His Friends”;
Astrid Lindgren "Baby and Carlson";
Astrid Lindgren "Pippi Longstocking";
fairy tales by Vladimir Suteev;
Alexander Volkov “The Wizard of the Emerald City”;
Alan Milne "Winnie the Pooh and Everything"
Jan Olaf Ekholm “Tuta Karlsson The First and Only”;
Roald Dahl "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory";
Joel Harris "The Tales of Uncle Remus";
Tove Janson "All about the Moomins";
Gianni Rodari "Journey of the Blue Arrow"

Constructors

Many parents will agree that the best gift for a 5-year-old boy is a construction set. Toy stores offer construction sets of various types and complexity. Examples of construction toys that a 5-year-old birthday boy will surely enjoy are given in the table.

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	Lego will interest the whole family. Depending on the preferences of the birthday person, you can choose a suitable set. Assembling an airport, yacht, fire station, and police station is popular among boys.
	3D puzzles develop abstract thinking. The boy can handle simple models on his own. For a large-scale construction, parents will have to be involved. The puzzle comes with instructions that will help the birthday boy figure out the details.
	A mechanical wooden construction set will bring the whole family together in the evening. Environmentally friendly material, detailing, moving parts - parents will also like it. You can assemble a steam locomotive, an excavator or a mechanical theater.
	Electronic construction kits allow you to assemble robots that respond to radio signals, as well as understand some physical phenomena. The child will be able to design an electronic toy with the help of their parents.
	Transformers have not gone out of fashion for several generations. An interesting construction kit that allows you to assemble different models - a robot, a car, an airplane.

Sport

What child doesn’t want to be dexterous and brave? A sports gift for a 5-year-old boy will help in this endeavor.

It is not necessary to enroll the birthday boy in a sports section or teach him how to play football in the yard. Many children will not refuse to learn to skate, roller skate or bicycle. In addition to sports equipment, you should take care of protection - a helmet, elbow pads, gloves.

Sports Gift Ideas:

skis;
skates;
bike;
rollers;
scooter;
boxing set (bag, gloves);
skateboard;
Swedish wall;
mattress or circle for swimming;
diving mask;
Ping pong;
badminton;
children's mini golf;
hockey set.

Creation

It is important that preschoolers create crafts with their own hands. This develops fine motor skills and, accordingly, intelligence.

The gift will especially appeal to a boy who shows an interest in art and various types of creativity. Even if the birthday boy has already found himself in sculpting or drawing, you can give him kits for “related” creativity - wood burning or glass painting.

Ideas for what to give a 5-year-old boy for creativity are described in the table:

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	A tablet for drawing with light (lightboard) is a magical device for creativity and lighting. The drawing remains on the board for 20 minutes, gradually fading. The darker the room, the brighter the lines glow. The board is absolutely safe and non-toxic.
	Colored origami paper and a book with diagrams will be the beginning of exciting creativity. The pictures will clearly show how to collect birds, flowers, vehicles, and animals from paper. Simple schemes can be done by a 5-year-old child even without the active help of parents.
	"Play Do" is a bright plasticine that is fun to play with and develop. Safe modeling compound does not leave greasy marks. Sets of jars with multi-colored plasticine, molds and accessories are quite expensive, but the child will definitely be satisfied.
	A kit for assembling a feeder will not only train your logic, but also instill a caring attitude towards nature. The wooden feeder is assembled without glue or nails; just insert the parts into the grooves. If desired, the feeder can be painted. The gift is ideal for the winter season.
	Using a bas-relief casting kit, the birthday boy can make refrigerator magnets. The kit includes dry plaster, casting molds and magnetic tape. After hardening, you can color the figure with felt-tip pens or paints.

Advice! A budget gift option for a creative child is a set of interesting things. In a box or backpack you can put colored pens, a set of felt-tip pens or pencils, a stencil ruler, an unusual coloring book, plasticine and much more. Separately, each item is inexpensive, but together it makes a complete useful gift.

What is better not to give

In their desire to give a useful and necessary gift, some adults forget that this is still a holiday for a child who wants to have fun and receive surprises. A comfortable desk, new sneakers, an alarm clock are certainly necessary things in the life of a growing preschooler, but they look “everyday.”

Five tips on what it is better not to give to a 5-year-old birthday boy:

Cloth. Children grow quickly and new clothes are constantly needed. However, this is more of a gift for mom than for the birthday boy. A five-year-old boy is unlikely to appreciate a new T-shirt - he cannot play and develop with it.
Toys for kids. Despite the fact that the birthday boy is still too small for serious gifts, toys for the little ones are unlikely to interest him. When choosing a toy, you should remember that the boy learns something new every day and strives to become “big.” Therefore, all games and sports equipment should be selected by year.
Greetings from the twentieth century. A gift for a 5-year-old boy should be focused on the birthday boy and his life. Of course, it’s difficult to imagine yourself as a 5-year-old boy, but it’s worth asking how the new generation lives. Fun and heroes from distant childhood may not interest modern boys.
Children's cosmetics. Even if a child loves to take baths, you should not give him bath foam, shampoo or scented soap. A set of rubber ducks or a swimming ship would be a more suitable gift.
Toy instead of original. By the age of five, children already understand a lot, easily recognize deception and know how to take offense. Therefore, any promises should be kept. If a computer is promised for your birthday, then you should give the device, not an imitation toy. It is enough to remember the Kid from Lindgren’s book, who received a plush toy for his birthday instead of a live puppy, to understand how hurtful such a “prank” can be.

Ideas from the video in this article will also help you make your choice.

When a boy's fifth birthday approaches, his parents begin to understand: a year ago, choosing a gift on the occasion of the holiday was not a problem at all - it is extremely difficult to choose a gift for a child right now.

You won’t surprise a boy with any musical, bright, or radio-controlled amusements. During his 5 years he had plenty of toys.

In addition, my son goes to kindergarten and communicates with peers. Every now and then he gets acquainted with new fun and toys.

What can you give a 5 year old boy?

Perhaps you will be able to happily answer this question after reading the article.

Today's children are spoiled by a variety of things, a wide selection of toys, and their relative availability. It can be so difficult to surprise them with anything.

Interesting gifts for a 5 year old boy are not so easy to find. When choosing a gift, you need to take into account the interests of the hero of the occasion.

If a child likes to surprise others and is inclined towards artistry, a wonderful gift for him is magician's set.

Gifts-impressions

If you want to give your child something original as a gift, you can give up the usual material gifts for this birthday.

Take a risk and organize a special event for your child that will remain in his memory for a long time. Include in your holiday program boy's visit to memorable places.

Presentation ideas:

Amusement park. The boy will be delighted with the carousels, swings, cotton candy and lemonade.
Aquapark. Water slides, a swimming pool, various water attractions - a child will definitely not get bored in the water park.
Circus. Circus performances are always exciting and captivating.
Guest artists. Invite a clown to a boy’s birthday, call a magician or life-size puppets.
Dolphinarium. Neither a five-year-old boy nor his parents will refuse to swim with cute dolphins.

In addition to unusual gifts, you can organize soap bubbles show, arrange fireworks on the occasion of the holiday. The scale of the celebration depends on the budget for the present.

Memorable gifts

Such gifts may bring more joy to the parents than to the children.

When thinking about what gift to give a 5 year old boy, you can arrange themed photo album. A homemade gift will be inexpensive. But it will certainly become a family heirloom.

Another variant - make a film about the birthday boy, using family photo and video archives.

Gifts for a future first grader

If we talk about gifts that are appropriate to give to a boy and that will be useful to him in his studies, it is necessary to note the most important nuance.

A child should learn through play. At this age, he willingly learns everything new.

But if a boy is overwhelmed with boring tasks, if he is forced to study through “I don’t want to”, he will go to school not only unprepared. He will go to school with a negative attitude.

And gifts, among other things, are important to awaken a child’s desire to learn. What can help in this case?

Sports games and gifts

It is important not to get confused when it comes to sporting goods for children!

If the boy has definitely decided on his sporting interests, feel free to purchase accessories in the chosen direction.

For football players - balls, judokas - kimono, boxers - gloves. In the case of a more complex task, when you need to encourage your child to spend time actively, look for a suitable gift among children's exercise equipment and outdoor games.

Educational gifts

Developmental toys include complex puzzles, various construction sets, all sorts of accessories for role-playing and story games, unusual tools for creativity and materials like felt-tip pens for glass.

Examples of educational gifts for a 5 year old boy:

When trying to choose the best gift for a 5-year-old boy, remember the psychological characteristics of age, proceed from the child’s hobbies and inclinations.

Before purchasing a large or non-standard item as a gift, you should consult with the child’s parents. Take advantage of our ideas on what to give a 5-year-old boy, you might find them useful.

Choosing a gift for any person is always a difficult task. And if this concerns my son, then it’s just a puzzle, as it seems at first glance. Success can be achieved if you adhere to certain rules. The main thing is to approach the process carefully. Do not rely only on the desire of a growing person. Observe the child and draw specific conclusions.

What to give a boy 5-7 years old - we thought for a week

Giving a gift to your son for his birthday (or for any other holiday) requires not only consciousness, but also attention and study of the child’s interests.

There are a number of things to consider when making your choice.

Dmotor activity of a boy (interest in outdoor games, sports activities).

Children have different temperaments. Someone is hyperactive and simply needs enough stress to release their emotions. Others can spend hours passionately doing one thing that requires attention and perseverance.

Level of development of certain skills. Such as, for example:

ability to read diagrams;
independently assembling parts into a whole;
the ability to maintain your attention in one lesson for a long time;
skills to achieve goals;

Interest in role-playing activities such as:

Attention to experimentation

In the kindergarten where my son goes, there is a research group. And the boy examines simple physical and chemical processes with great enthusiasm.

What should you not give to a 6-7 year old boy?

It must be remembered that the wishes of parents and children may differ

Often fathers of boys unknowingly choose a toy not for their son, but for themselves. Let's say you had a childhood dream about a radio-controlled airplane or car. It is not at all necessary that the baby will appreciate your choice.

This is exactly what happened to us when we bought a helicopter. I ordered a model, but it turned out to be disposable. It was difficult for my child to cope with it. Dad's interest quickly disappeared. As a result, we ended up with a broken unit and a spoiled mood for the child.

It is advisable not to split hairs

Many adults like to buy intellectual games for their children. This is good. But often the games are not age-appropriate and therefore difficult. For some reason, parents are confident that the child will become smarter and more educated this way. In fact, if the game is chosen incorrectly, it can cause negative emotions in the child.

It's better not to give for the future

There is no need to choose a gift from the perspective of “it will come in handy later.” It makes no sense to give a child something that he cannot use immediately (or in the near future). It will be incomprehensible to him, and he will definitely be disappointed.

You need to try to hear the child

When purchasing, do not forget about the area of interest and desire of your “angel” or “imp”. There are calm children who do not ask for certain gifts, but they have their own thoughts on this matter. You need to listen to what the child offers. Research has proven that a person is more happy when he receives what he dreams of as a gift.

Don’t stop at choosing the same type of items

Sometimes you want to present as a surprise approximately what he already has and definitely likes. Do not do that. This is a bad option, especially for those who have small areas for children's games. Children enjoy everything new and unexpected.

No need to focus on price

Don't focus on high cost. The child does not yet fully understand the concept of “expensive”. It is important that the present becomes a good surprise. Even the smallest and most inexpensive thing can be presented beautifully, and it will be remembered for a long time, for example, a disk with. It happens that a child needs exactly this thing - a ruble, uninteresting, in our mature opinion, thing.

The best birthday gifts for a boy 5-7 years old: our options

From 5 to 7 years old, a child’s favorite activity remains playing. From 7 to 10 years, cognitive activity becomes decisive. Presents can be selected based on this statement of psychologists. In fact, children develop differently. You yourself will understand what is best for your child.

Here are my options.

LEGO and other constructors

This is the favorite toy of a future man aged 5-10 years. Currently, toy sellers offer LEGO (Europe), COBI (Poland) and several Chinese representatives 1 TOY, Brick, City of Masters and LIGAO. According to the tests carried out (for the content of harmful substances in plastic), all these options are safe. But it is better to double-check the certificates with the seller.

Each set has diagrams and the sequence of collecting parts. And later the child will show imagination and do something of his own. My son loves to invent and make new interesting and unusual models of equipment.

Car models

On the shelves of toy stores you can find a variety of car models. There are even kits where you need to assemble a model from spare parts yourself.

For my son, I choose metal quality Welly or Hot Wheels cars.

Electronic sound posters

There are several manufacturers. I love posters with educational material from the Znatok brand.

In our arsenal we have a talking alphabet and a poster teaching reading, which we gave to a 6-year-old child.

Interesting gift options: “The ABCs of Safety” - 33 common dangerous situations, “Living Geography”.

Action games

Children have fun playing with the cube and moving their pieces across the field in a race against each other. The content of these games is different. You can choose any topic that suits your child.

This gift is suitable for an active and open-minded boy. At a children's party, the surprise will definitely be appreciated by a friendly group of friends and peers.

Books, encyclopedias

Encyclopedias for young physicists, archaeologists, motorists or space enthusiasts. These books present different experiments that the child can perform together with his parents.

My family has the first volume of a children's encyclopedia called "Simple Science." The book contains several sections: experiments with balloons, water, balance and eggs. My son and I really like to carry out the various experiments described in this book.

For example, the electronic designer “Connoisseur of 320 circuits”. According to the “from simple to complex” principle, the tester needs to assemble an electrical circuit. For chemistry lovers, you can buy a box with growing crystals. For illusionists there are sets with tricks.

Children's transport for active recreation

This refers to bicycles (at this age the child learns to ride a higher model without additional wheels), scooters, ATVs, skates, skis, and rollers. Boys also love transport.

Creator's Kit

In this category I am considering.