This Poop Bingo Game Is the Biggest Hit with 5-Year Old Boys
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Ahh five-year-olds: Many of them are starting kindergarten, which means they’re around friends who talk about the toys they have at home—or who bring them in for show and tell—so, it’s probably the first time they are really starting to form opinions about the kinds of gifts they want! You can always ask—and run the risk of them telling you they want a loud, light-up, too-many-parts toy that may earn you a spot on the “do not invite again” list. Or, you could use our list to find the perfect, not-too-noisy-maybe-even-educational present to gain to earn your perfect party guest award.
Top Gifts for 5-Year-Old Boys
All of these great options for five-year-old boys are available online and can be on your doorstep in a matter of days. They won’t bust your budget but no one will be able to tell. We have all the crowd-pleasers, from craft kits to cash registers and scooters to STEM toys!
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City Mobile Police Dog Training
You can't go wrong with a LEGO kit for a kid this age, but this police dog training one looks extra fun for a little guy. It includes two handlers, two dogs, an SUV with trailer, and a training course for the pups. He'll have just as much fun playing with it as he did building it.
Rush Hour Junior
This colorful traffic jam logic game is a junior version of the best-selling original, and it's ideal for 5-year-olds! Just like classic Rush Hour, players shift the block cars and trucks out of the way to clear a path to the exit. Includes 40 challenges.
Poop Bingo
What is it with little boys and their obsession with poop? If you can't beat them, you might as well join them! This educational (?) game has kids match the poop to the animal it came from. If you give into the grossness of the game then get ready for all the giggles from your little guy!
Balance Board
This wooden board stimulates the vestibular system, which helps to develop balance. But all kids know is they're giggling like crazy while they try to hold steady on the curved piece!
Binoculars for Kids
Do you have a little birdwatcher on your hands? Get your birding buddy his own set of binoculars! These are the perfect size for little faces but still delivery high-resolution images with eight times magnification so he can get up-close and personal with his feathered friends.
Space Collection Rocket Launcher
Stomp Rockets are super fun on their own, but add in this special NASA themed one and kids find it hard to resist! There are three rockets included that are all modeled after real NASA rockets. Make it a game by seeing which can fly the highest! There's also a race car version if your little guy is more into that.
Spider-Man Web Shots Spiderbolt NERF Powered Blaster Toy
NERF blasters are fun for just about any kid, but this one will really get the Spiderman fans excited. This blasters slings three darts simultaneously and kids will love that they get to hold it the same way Peter Parker shoots webs out of his Spidey suit.
Kids Headphones
This is one gift that parents will love just as much as the kids. These headphones are comfortable and come with a safe volume control that's designed for little ears. They also come in tons of color combinations your little guy will love! And you'll love the sweet, sweet silence that comes along with it.
National Parks Map 70 Piece Puzzle
Whether he's a park pro at this point or your family is just in the planning phases of their first big adventure, this National Parks puzzle is sure to get him excited! It's covered in fun graphics along with all the park locations around the country. Double the fun by framing the puzzle when you're complete and marking off all the parks he's been to. It also comes in an endangered species world map, dinosaurs world map, and solar system version.
Greedy Granny - Take The Treats Don't Wake Granny Game
There is just something about this game that gets kids giggling non-stop! Take turns snagging a treat off of granny's tray while she's sleeping, but be gentle — one move too fast and she'll jolt awake and make her dentures go flying!
Clay Dinosaur Arts & Crafts Kit
Watch his imagination run wild as he sculpts his rendition of a T. Rex, Stegosaurus, Triceratops, Dimetrodon, and Brachiosaurus. This craft kit includes five dino skeletons along with five colors of sculpting clay so kids can get creative with their creatures. Make this even more interactive by letting your little guy add feathers, other clay colors, and other embellishments.
Nachosaurus Snack and Dip Set
Getting your little guy to eat his dinner will never be a struggle again when he has this set. Don't be limited by chips and dip! You could do vegetables and hummus, toast and tomato soup — the options are endless! It might just be worth buying two since he'll love this dinnerware so much. The best part — the Nachosaurus is dishwasher safe — every parents' favorite words.
Through My Lens
Our Country Living campers will really love this book! It's filled with fun challenges that focus on enriching kids' cognitive, creative, emotional, physical, and communicative abilities. Each challenge has different icons to let little ones know how long a task will take, what time of day it should be done, and any special tools they might need. Once they complete the challenge, they can add a picture in their book and journal about it if they want.
Where Did My Dog Go? Custom Search & Find Book
Is your little one paw-sitively obsessed with his pup? Then this custom search and find book might just be his new favorite activity. It allows you to add up to two dogs and six owners to personalize, as well as tons of choices to find your pup's look-a-like. He'll stay so much more engaged in the activity when he knows he's looking for his puppy, and not just some random object!
Letters Between Grandkid & Grandparent
Give your grandchild the good old-fashioned experience of running out to the mailbox excited to see if a letter arrived for him or her that day with this Grand Mail kit. Each perforated letter includes prompts to help them get started, and after they complete four letters they can get a special prize. It's a great way for long-distance grandparents to interact with their littles in a fun new way and for kiddos to learn the basics of writing before heading into kindergarten. Mom and Dad can write the words for them!
Zypster Electric Go Kart
He's probably just about outgrown his battery-powered Jeep or other car, so upgrade him for the big year five with this go kart! It goes up to six MPH and is easy for little kids to steer and maneuver. The seat is also manually adjustable, so there are no worries about getting uncomfortable.
Ed Emberley's Complete Funprint Drawing Book
Your artists can create animals, flowers, and shapes using just their fingerprints. Pair it with stamp pads for a perfect gift.
Airplane Launcher
Forget paper airplanes of the eighties, this launcher sends you soarin' with its foam planes that can smoothly glide through the air, or flip and twirl in "gyrant" mode.
Take-Apart Robot
This take-apart toy can hold kids’ attention for longer than 30 minutes! Once the robot is assembled, they can activate flashing lights and cool sounds with a button on the top of the robot's head.
Walkie Talkies
Hear us loud and clear: There’s still nothing better than a set of old-school walkie talkies. Roger that!
Digital Camera for Kids
Know a budding photographer? Let them explore their picture-taking passion with this nifty HD camera and tripod that also offers filters, frames, and a selfie-option. Say cheese!
Chutes & Ladders Super Hero Edition
A childhood classic board game with a superhero spin! Featuring the likes of Spider-Man, White Tiger, Iron Spider, Power Man, Venom, Black Cat, Green Goblin, and Rhino, this set will be a hit with the (super) power-hungry kids you know.
Micro Kickboard Scooter
There's a reason this sleek scooter is a best-seller! With lots of fun color combos to choose from, optional light-up wheels, and an adjustable-height handlebar, it's nearly one-size-fits-all! The three-wheel, lean-to setup makes it easy and stable to roam around the neighborhood. Don't forget the helmet!
Montessori Busy Book
Detachable pieces make this interactive busy book fun for kids to learn all about their bodies! From anatomy to healthy habits, they'll see how it all works together to create a human body like their own.
Making Change Game
Better than Econ 101, this game is good family fun. Subtract with speed and see who has the best mental math skills as you race to collect an item from each of 10 categories. Cha-ching!
LED Gloves
These light-up gloves are just plain fun, and they make for a fun twist on hide-and-seek in the dark. Order a few pair for friends to play together!
Flying Saucer Swing
This giant flying saucer will make kiddos feel like they're soaring to the moon! The 40-inch size will comfortably hold two, and it can easily be hung from an existing swing set or between two sturdy trees.
Melissa & Doug Make-a-Face Sticker Pad
This sticker pad will provide hours of fun. It comes with 20 faces and sticker sheets filled with eyes, lips, beards, badges, and more.
Builder
There's a reason Magna-Tiles are so popular: They're both sturdy and they encourage imagination as kids (and adults!) build whatever they can dream up! This "builder" set is perfect for the one who loves construction and machines.
Hot Dots Jr.
If you want to make math into a game, Hot Dots Jr. is for you! Ace the dog—a digital pen that works by pressing a black dot for your answer—gives prompts and encouragement as you work through these kindergarten math problems. Includes 85 kindergarten lessons, from counting and numbers to patterns, measurements, and more.
Play Cash Register
Did you grow up playing "store" as a child? It's still an imaginative game that kids today love! Ring up, swipe, and more with this interactive cash register that comes with play money, a credit card, and a coupon that deducts percentages from the totals.
My First Daily Magnetic Calendar
This bright, wooden daily calendar is the perfect visual for encouraging kids to learn the month, day of the week, weather, and more. The magnetic pieces include all you need for that, plus emojis to express how they feel that day.
STEM Globe
This award-winning educational toy is a no-borders, no-names globe that connects with an interactive app. (You'll need a smartphone to operate.) Explore the world with more than 400 highlights and 1000 facts in categories like cultures, cuisines, inventions, and animals.
Pin Art
An old-school classic, this pin art sensory toy is ideal for boys and girls. Press it into an object to leave an impression, or press in your face for a cool profile. The 3D sculptures will inspire creativity and imagination!
Skip Ball
Another flashback toy, skip ball is back! Encouraging movement and balance, this toy has two major bonuses for parents: the color flash wheel doesn’t require batteries, and the toy folds down to one-third its size for easy storage that doesn’t take up much room.
Classic Card Games
You can never go wrong with a classic collection of card games. Forget the screens and engage in a rousing round of Slap Jack or Crazy 8s, encourage memory with the matching game, and or just enjoy a simple game of Go Fish!
Guess Who?
Another classic, this original guessing game is a bit like 20 questions. Carefully curate your asks—brown hair? a beard?—or you'll get bested by your opponent.
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