Gift ideas for 6 year olds?

[kate1482]

I cannot believe my Dd will be 6 this month. Her main gift will be redoing her closet but I’m stumped for other ideas. (Maybe 2-3 gifts to open). Is there something that your kids still love from the holidays?

My dd’s favorite shows is wild kratts, lion guard and Martha speaks. She loves Zoey & Sassafras books. She falls hard for things then moves on to the next.

Experience gifts are out this year and I feel like we are loaded up with arts supplies/toys/outdoor equipment because of covid.

ETA- after reading today’s thread maybe I can buy her a HBB 😂. She is 48 inches and 50lbs.

[Poeticxpassion]

I always recommend legos because even at my age I think they are great toys for so many ages. They have Disney ones, lego friends, Harry Potter, and many other themes.

[Susie]

I know you say experience gifts are out this year, but have you done or considered something like this? www.raddishkids.com

I feel like my DD has too many toys/art supplies and nowhere to put them, so I like the idea of something consumable.

[sporklemotion]

Not super exciting, but DD2 likes the Martha Speaks books— they are chapter books, but they have illustrations on most pages. Also Mercy Watson books, which maybe have a similar vibe.

Maybe jigsaw puzzles? My DDs like those, or games.

[starburst604]

DD’s (5.5) favorite thing from Christmas is her cozy beanbag chair from Land’s End. She’s also a big fan of Uno, Trouble, Charades for Kids, The Floor is Lava if she likes games. Also an interactive Leapfrog Globe. Anything she needs for summer? We also got her a boogie board, flippers and a snorkel she’s been begging for.

[goldengirlz]

What about sponsoring a lion through an organization like the WWF? Usually they send you a welcome kit with a donation of a certain amount.

We’ve also done butterfly farms (you can watch them grow and then release them.)

[cricketwife]

My DS just turned 7 and is a huge animal and Wild Kratts lover. He loves Playmobil animals. Would she like that? T  Also, there is a Wild Kratts game. Personally, I think it’s poorly conceived but both my boys (4 and 7) love it. I think just because it’s Wild Kratts.


game
www.amazon.com/Pressman-Kratts-Around-World-Board/dp/B0132DZ6UK/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Wild+kratts+game&qid=1612403008&sr=8-2



wild kratts book that glows in the dark (they have other books too that are good)
www.amazon.com/Glow-Wild-Kratts-Pictureback/dp/0525577831/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Wild+kratts+glow&qid=1612402909&sr=8-1


Another game,  not Wild Kratts but fun.  It’s fun but once you play enough that you’ve used all the cards, it’s not fun anymore.
www.amazon.com/Skillmatics-Educational-Game-Questions-Knowledge/dp/B07RMJ8SG6/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=Wild+kratts+game&qid=1612403008&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFCM1k0T0wwWjVFQ00mZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA2ODg2MzUyUlo2QlVZNzFFSzRDJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTEwMzE0NTYxRkxONkdOUEtKSzAmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl

[luv2rn4fun]

DS1 just turned 6 right before Christmas. Legos, Knex, and his scooter are all still huge hits!

[statgirl]

If you don’t mind playing games, Ticket to Ride. My 5yo (almost 6) loves it and beats my 8 yo 50% of the time. They play 2-3 times a day during virtual school breaks.

Ticket to Ride - First Journey www.amazon.com/dp/B01MQ4IKQJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_44S4V1TA6C1ETEYJ386T

[kate1482]

Feb 3, 2021 19:59:12 GMT -5 Poeticxpassion said:

I always recommend legos because even at my age I think they are great toys for so many ages. They have Disney ones, lego friends, Harry Potter, and many other themes.

I have been avoiding legos! (We have duplos, plus plus blocks & magnatiles) ) I guess my youngest (3.5) is old enough now to have them around the house now. Great idea.

[kate1482]

Feb 3, 2021 21:11:59 GMT -5 statgirl said:

If you don’t mind playing games, Ticket to Ride. My 5yo (almost 6) loves it and beats my 8 yo 50% of the time. They play 2-3 times a day during virtual school breaks.

Ticket to Ride - First Journey www.amazon.com/dp/B01MQ4IKQJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_44S4V1TA6C1ETEYJ386T

Oh! Good to know. I actually bought this for my niece for Christmas and ended up giving her something else. I still have it in the closet and will give it to dd for her birthday.

[kate1482]

Feb 3, 2021 20:30:40 GMT -5 goldengirlz said:

What about sponsoring a lion through an organization like the WWF? Usually they send you a welcome kit with a donation of a certain amount.

We’ve also done butterfly farms (you can watch them grow and then release them.)

Oh we did the butterfly thing last spring! It was a huge hit. The adopting an animal is a perfect idea for the grandparents. Thanks!

[kate1482]

Feb 3, 2021 20:09:56 GMT -5 sporklemotion said:

Not super exciting, but DD2 likes the Martha Speaks books— they are chapter books, but they have illustrations on most pages. Also Mercy Watson books, which maybe have a similar vibe.

Maybe jigsaw puzzles? My DDs like those, or games.

Umm how did I not know that they made Martha speaks chapter books! Off to look on Amazon. We have the picture books already.

[ny96]

My kid received an Arts and Crafts Library from Kid Made Modern last year and it was by far his most used gift.

[kate1482]

cricketwife what playmobil sets do you recommend? We don’t have any right now (well we have a handmedown airplane)

[kate1482]

Feb 3, 2021 20:17:40 GMT -5 starburst604 said:

DD’s (5.5) favorite thing from Christmas is her cozy beanbag chair from Land’s End. She’s also a big fan of Uno, Trouble, Charades for Kids, The Floor is Lava if she likes games. Also an interactive Leapfrog Globe. Anything she needs for summer? We also got her a boogie board, flippers and a snorkel she’s been begging for.

The leapfrog globe looks like something she would like! She does need a bigger bike and I was planning on getting this summer. We could just do it early

[arehopsveggies]

Lego kits
Kiwi crate
The Narwhal and Jelly books are a favorite here right now
Magazine subscription- we get every level of Ranger Rick and Highlights High 5
Kiwi crate subscription

My kid saved Christmas/ pet sitting/ etc money and got a switch, so for birthday he just wants video games. I feel like that’s a teenager thing not a six year old thing!!! Ack.

[sporklemotion]

Feb 4, 2021 13:32:50 GMT -5 kate1482 said:

Feb 3, 2021 20:09:56 GMT -5 sporklemotion said:

Not super exciting, but DD2 likes the Martha Speaks books— they are chapter books, but they have illustrations on most pages. Also Mercy Watson books, which maybe have a similar vibe.

Maybe jigsaw puzzles? My DDs like those, or games.

Umm how did I not know that they made Martha speaks chapter books! Off to look on Amazon. We have the picture books already.

Many of them are out of print, I think. We discovered them at the library and then I bought some used.

[Poppy]

My son just turned 6 and has similar interests.

The leapfrog globe is huge and hard to store, plus it requires too much adult help in my opinion. (It *is* well-done and maybe he'll grow into it... TBD)

DS looooves games and Ticket To Ride is a favorite, so +1 to that rec.

There is a fun book we got from the library: Make This (although that requires some parental help, too).

I think outdoor toys are a good idea. We got some gigantic inflatable balls that both kids (and grown ups, if I'm honest) love to play with.

Honestly switch games are the best value here because my son can spend hours on them and they take up no space.

My daughter would love craft stuff but my son never really has.

Domino set with some accessories from Bulk Dominos and those are a lot of fun.

M&D scientist dress up set - comes with easy experiment ideas.

[krystee]

The Literati book subscription box looks fun. Radish also sounds fun! Kiwi Crate is another if she likes crafts/tinkering.

Maybe a kids’ cookbook and set of kids’ knives? My DS loves his and we pick something each week to try.

[cricketwife]

Feb 4, 2021 13:35:30 GMT -5 kate1482 said:

cricketwife what playmobil sets do you recommend? We don’t have any right now (well we have a handmedown airplane)

We have one similar to this but ours looks to be discontinued.  We didn’t pay near this much.  And then we’ve added animals over the last three years.  but he loved it when it was “just” the set - it’s pretty extensive. 
www.amazon.com/PLAYMOBIL-Large-Figures-Animals-Event/dp/B082YPFQL8/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Playmobil+city+zoo&qid=1612480663&sr=8-1


not animal related but another fun one we have this ice cream truck — nvm, it’s a crazy price.  
www.amazon.com/PLAYMOBIL®-9114-Ice-Cream-Truck/dp/B01N3YV1H1/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3GRY4DVGU6YAB&dchild=1&keywords=playmobil+ice+cream+truck&qid=1612480814&sprefix=Playmobil+ice+crea%2Caps%2C189&sr=8-1


forget it.  I don’t know why these all cost so much, lol.

[kershnic]

Feb 4, 2021 13:35:30 GMT -5 kate1482 said:

cricketwife what playmobil sets do you recommend? We don’t have any right now (well we have a handmedown airplane)

My kids love Playmobil horses.  Last spring they were super into the show Spirit Riding Free and lllovvveed the Spirit Playmobil sets.  Now they're more into the pony farm they got for Christmas.  

They're getting a pet hotel for their upcoming 7th birthday.

www.barnesandnoble.com/w/toys-games-playmobil-tiny-paws-pet-hotel/33738417?ean=4008789092755

[kershnic]

My kids also loved Zoey and Sassafras. Some other series they really enjoyed were the Lulu series
www.amazon.com/Lulu-Duck-Park-Hilary-McKay/dp/080754809X
Violet Mackerel
www.amazon.com/Violet-Mackerels-Outside-Box-Set/dp/144248859X/ref=sr_1_2?crid=OZQ4ALFN8CFA&dchild=1&keywords=violet+mackerel+book+1&qid=1612494500&s=books&sprefix=violet+ma%2Cstripbooks%2C184&sr=1-2
Never Girls
www.amazon.com/Never-Girls-Collection-Disney/dp/0736431411/ref=sr_1_2?
crid=2536E8KZK115H&dchild=1&keywords=never+girls+boxed+set&qid=1612494531&s=books&sprefix=nevergirls%2Cstripbooks%2C195&sr=1-2

[kate1482]

Feb 4, 2021 22:09:30 GMT -5 kershnic said:

My kids also loved Zoey and Sassafras. Some other series they really enjoyed were the Lulu series
www.amazon.com/Lulu-Duck-Park-Hilary-McKay/dp/080754809X
Violet Mackerel
www.amazon.com/Violet-Mackerels-Outside-Box-Set/dp/144248859X/ref=sr_1_2?crid=OZQ4ALFN8CFA&dchild=1&keywords=violet+mackerel+book+1&qid=1612494500&s=books&sprefix=violet+ma%2Cstripbooks%2C184&sr=1-2
Never Girls
www.amazon.com/Never-Girls-Collection-Disney/dp/0736431411/ref=sr_1_2?
crid=2536E8KZK115H&dchild=1&keywords=never+girls+boxed+set&qid=1612494531&s=books&sprefix=nevergirls%2Cstripbooks%2C195&sr=1-2

Thank you! The violet mackerel books have been in my Amazon cart for awhile and I wasn’t sure. Just ordered.