BEST TOYS FOR 6-YEAR OLDS
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Early elementary school days may bring new friends and new schedules, but through all the change, the power of play endures.
We've put together a selection of toys and games to engage your little one's mind and heart.
Here's to childhood!
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Gelato!
Blue Orange
Why We Love It
Little shop owners must plan ahead to match their customers' gelato orders by passing scoops between cones. Great beginning logic game with sweet components.
Sleeping Queens
Gamewright
Why We Love It
Delightful card game with comical characters (Pancake Queen, anyone?). Builds basic strategy and has an excellent math component. One of the most engaging games on the market.
Space Explorers Puzzle
Crocodile Creek
Why We Love It
Space fans will love the whimsical artwork. This 72-piece puzzle is sturdy with nice-sized pieces.
Dinosaurs - Mystic Islands
Smart Games
Why We Love It
Separate the herbivores and carnivores in this shape-matching puzzle. Builds problem solving and spatial reasoning. 80 challenges give it a good shelf life.
Confetti Jump Rope
Just Jump It
Why We Love It
Let's get jumping! this high quality rope an an excellent weight and length. Comes in a variety of colors. Order two to introduce double dutch!
Heartlake
Supermarket
Lego Friends
Why We Love It
Awesome combination of building and pretend play. Fantastically detailed components, including a fruit display, bakery counter, and newspaper stand.
Ghost Hunters
Smart Game
Why We Love It
Boo! Position the flashlights correctly to shine a light on the ghosts hiding in the haunted mansion. Builds problem solving and spatial reasoning. Includes 60 challenges.
Munchkin Treasure Hunt
Steve Jackson Games
Why We Love It
Sneaky math alert! Players add up points as they fight monsters to collect treasure. Bonus for comical cards (monsters get extra points for being stinky or grouchy).
Phoenix Rollerblades
Bladerunner
Why We Love It
High quality inline skates for youth rollerbladers. Adjustable length allows skate to grow with your little one's feet.
Great Vehicles Ferry
Lego City
Why We Love It
Cool captain's deck and gate that opens and closes to let cars onto the ferry. Great combination of building and pretend play. Note: Ferry doesn't actually float.
Fort Building & Construction Kit
Fort Magic
Why We Love It
Little adventurers build the forts they've always imagined with this high quality kit. Excellent for planning and motor skills. Note: Fabric not included. Use blankets or sheets.
Peacock Embroidery Kit
Hape
Why We Love It
Practice basic sewing with this all-in-1 embroidery kit. Builds dexterity, focus, and color pattern recognition.
Grand Hotel Building Set
Wonderhood
Why We Love It
Design and build your own hotel complete with working elevator. Encourages creativity and open-ended pretend play. Includes a number of design challenges.
Pharaoh's Pyramid
Playmobil
Why We Love It
Tap into history and get littles in on the building. Explore five different chambers but watch out for the booby trap! Excellent for open-ended pretend play.
Sticky Mosaics Jungle Adventure
The Orb Factory
Why We Love It
Follow the legend to create four different sparkly projects. Nice quality paper stock. Builds dexterity.
Restaurant Kitchen Puzzle
Janod
Why We Love It
Excellent quality 208-piece puzzle features a fun, detailed scene that doubles as a hidden picture game. Put the pieces together then find the 51 hidden objects (anyone seen the lobster?!).
Portable Goal Set
Pugg
Why We Love It
Let's play! These 6-foot, portable goals allow for easy setup and tear down. Goals twist closed for easy storage. Includes plastic peg stakes. Also comes in 4-foot size.
Baseball America Poster & Puzzle
Crocodile Creek
Why We Love It
Delight little baseball fans with this well-made poster and 200-piece puzzle set that highlights National and American League teams. A sure home run!
IQ Puzzler Pro
Smart Games
Why We Love It
Compact, portable, single-player brain teaser that boosts logic and spatial reasoning. 2D and 3D puzzles. 120 challenges.
Eco Crafts Scrapbook
Alex Toys
Why We Love It
This fun and colorful first scrapbook kit comes loaded with stickers, buttons, and other decorative items. A great find for littles who like crafts. Just add pictures!
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