As your child turns five, they’ll be more than ready to move on from any leftover toddler toys. Now, they’re more interested in bringing their inner world to life via creative play. In fact, the right gift ideas for a 5 year old boy include figurines, along with outdoor fun and educational games.
1. Ocean-Themed Figurines
Whether they use an ice bin or the bathtub, there is a world of underwater interest just waiting for your child to explore. By giving them a selection of ocean-themed figurines, you’ll also be introducing them to some of the oddest creatures on earth. For instance, an octopus toy provides a great springboard to discussing their unusual appearance and high-level of intelligence.
Meanwhile, our jellyfish toy will brighten up the water. At the same time, you’ll be able to teach your kid that jellyfish aren’t really fish. Some experts believe they should be called jellies to reflect this. And, of course, what five-year-old isn’t interested in sharks? We’ve got an entire Shark Week-themed collection! Choose from several shark types, including the Hammerhead Shark, Whitetip Reef Shark, and the impressive Great White Shark!
2. Life Cycle Toy Sets
Our Life Cycle toy sets give your five-year-old hands-on learning about a number of critters and food sources. One example is the Life Cycle of a Green Bean Plant, which showcases the process the plant must undergo to deliver deliciousness! Under the heading of more gross or ‘dangerous’ sets, we’ve got:
Giving one or more of these sets to your child will help them learn that everything in life goes through a similar process. Sure, humans don’t wrap themselves in a chrysalis before appearing beautiful. However, we all go through puberty, which is kind of the same thing. By exploring these life cycle sets, your child can also develop a greater sense of empathy for all living things.
3. Arachnid Figurines
If you want your child to grow up with a healthier understanding of the role that spiders play in the world, then why not give them some arachnid figurines? Our realistic-looking spider figurines include the Orange-kneed Tarantula and Black Widow. Plus, we’ve also got a Mini Spider Finger Puppet.
Or, if you prefer to give them more than just a spider, there is always our Insects TOOB. They’ll receive 14 different insects and archanids, including a spider, grasshopper, praying mantis, and cockroach.
4. Figurines of Pets
If one of your family members has bad allergies or asthma, you might not be able to get them an actual pet. Fortunately, we’ve got an extensive collection of dog and cat toys! Our dog collection features a wide array of breeds, ranging from a Dachshund to a Golden Retriever.
Meanwhile, our cat collection includes a Tabby, Siamese, and Persian. Alternatively, you can select the Domestic Cats TOOB, which provides 11 distinct breeds.
5. Books!
If your five-year-old loves to read, why not encourage this with the gift of books? All their old board books are too young for them now, but we’ve got several books made to suit them. For example, Everyone Feels Anxious Sometimes is a 52-page book developed by a licensed psychologist. It will help them understand and cope with feelings such as anxiety, stress, social challenges, concentration, and more!
You can help them go out of this world with Scholastic’s The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System. Ms. Frizzle can’t take her students to the planetarium, so she decides to turn the bus into a spaceship! This book is more than just good fun, too. It contains up-to-date facts that have been revised for the current edition.
6. Adventure Zoo Playset
Another way to introduce them to a wide variety of animals is with the Playmobil Adventure Zoo Playset! Featuring 127 pieces, this set includes giraffes, penguins, a lizard, mice, and a bird. Additionally, it comes with four people and a ton of accessories. Even if you don’t have a zoo nearby, your child will be able to build one for themselves!
7. Educational Games
You know how some kids might roll their eyes at the idea of playing an educational game? You won’t have to worry about that because these games use bright colors and animals like sharks to entice your little one to play! At the same time, though, they’re more educational than the typical game. Ballaroo by Chalk & Chuckles, for instance, comes with three unique logic games. In total, your child can take on 30+ challenges that will help develop:
- Spatial insight
- Problem-solving skills
- Logical thinking
- Visual perception
Another option is Chalk & Chuckles Not That One! game. Play five-minute rounds of yes/no questions to collect tokens. Stay away from the “not that one” token, though. Otherwise, your round is over.
8. Air Toobz
Air Toobz will keep your five-year-old son enraptured for hours! He can play with this toy either indoors or outdoors, and they can arrange the connectors and tubes in any way they can imagine. He can create swirls and loops, plus they can build it under, over, or around other objects.
Once they’re done building their Air Toobz, it’s time to experiment! He can turn the fan on or off, and they can also adjust the airflow. This toy won’t quit on them, either. It has the power to run for up to three hours per charge.
Select the Perfect Gift for Your Five-Year-Old Son
Whether you’re looking for your own son or someone else’s, our gift ideas for a 5 year old boy are certain to be a hit! Choose from the toys listed above, or select a different one here at Safari Ltd. Our toys are always fun, while also being educational!
