20 Best Toys & Gift Ideas for 6 Year Old Boys in 2023

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One of the neatest features of this rocket is that it completely kids powdered. They are able to get a running start, then jump, and create a super stomp that launches this rocket far into the air in such amazement. With a good running start, a jump, and stomp this rocket can be launched up to 200 feet into the air. That is perfect impressive for a rocket that is designed to be completely run from the power of the kids' energy.

Effectiveness

The Original Stomp Rocket promotes science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) development. A Stomp Rocket Stompin' Science book (sold separately) explains how parents and teachers can use the Stomp Rocket to teach kids about trajectory, force, and other scientific topics.

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It’s a very great way to strengthen leg muscles, as well as help, develop muscle coordination as kids attempt to land on the launch pad with all their might. It may look easy but one miscalculated step and the rocket may only reach a few feet off the ground.

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The 76-piece set is no ordinary construction toy as it comes in a very unique design. The kit comes complete with an instruction guide. This kit is great for both independent or interactive play. The many pieces allow for ample creative opportunities.

Effectiveness

When it comes to effective toys for the kids it is often measured in the amount of time that the toy may be able to hold the interest of your 6 year old and the car designing kit has proven its effectiveness time and time again. There are enough pieces included in the kit to be able to build three different cars at one time. This gives the kids the ability to build each of the three cars and then be able to race the cars against each other. Not only is the building process of the cars effective, but the playtime after the building is completely is as well.

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This construction toy is something that is beneficial in helping a young boy develop his creative problem-solving skills as well as counterfactual reasoning skills. While the kit comes with a guide, the endless possibilities of joining the different pieces together simply mean kids can actually create anything. It is really a great birthday gift for 6 year old boy.

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Ten colorful darts can be shot up to distances of 30 feet often depending on the angle upon which the blaster has been aimed. The simple operation of the blaster gun is perfect for young kids. The darts will stick to any smooth surface, so boys can seek out or create different kinds of targets.

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The upgraded design of the dart that is used in this blaster gives this toy a very effective targeting system. Each of the updated darts comes with an upgraded suction cup that even allows the darts to be able to stick to smooth surfaces. This makes getting the darts to stick even more effective allowing each of the players to aim, launch, and hit the target and stick. No more losing points because no one is sure where your dart hit.

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It’s made of one solid plastic so it should be shatter-proof. Additionally, it teaches kids about concentration and focuses as well as excellent control of finger coordination. This is a great present for 6 year old boys that makes for awesome imaginative play as well. You could also check other toy guns such as Nerf guns.

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Throw your worries of your child being hurt by a sharp metal dart out the window. Both the dartboard and the darts are magnetic, thus there are no sharp edges. The neodymium magnets give the board and darts a high level of durability. If your child’s aim is a little off and their dart flies into the wall, it will be perfectly fine.

In fact, the darts can withstand countless wall hits and they won’t ruin your walls. The back of the dart is made with a mesh Doinkit, which gives the darts a smooth glide when thrown. The darts come in two different colors, making it easy for users to tell which dart is theirs when playing against someone. The board is 16 inches in diameter and brightly colored. The numbers around the board are large, which takes the guessing out of keeping score.

Effectiveness

This dart set lends itself to many opportunities for learning and socializing. Because it is safe, appropriate for ages 6 and up, and able to play in a variety ways by simply varying throw distances or point-keeping systems, the Doinkit Darts Magnetic Dart Board can provide unlimited entertainment for kids and adults alike. Or, turn it into a math or science lesson by demonstrating trajectory, magnetic strength, the force of impact, and scorekeeping methods.

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It is lightweight and is a good learning tool for appreciating magnetism. Furthermore, it teaches about focus and concentration including mastery of the different muscle movements of the wrist and the arm. This teaches young boys about accuracy.

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A spray bottle and wooden stick make planting and watering seeds a cinch. They can layer the rocks, soil, and blue sand as they please, so even if your family is growing multiples, they can still all be personalized. Mini Explorer believes that just because your explorer is small, it doesn’t mean the adventure has to be. Their products are modeled to ignite a lifelong passion for learning, knowledge, and self-sufficiency.

Effectiveness

The most effective feature about this great toy is it is actually a real growing garden that happens within that terrarium glass. Including with each system is a mini garden that is able to stimulate the natural environment that those plants would experience. This keeps them growing and allowing kids to view the beauty of nature right before their eyes. The system even glows at night to totally highlight the effectiveness of how cool it really is.

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This kit is extremely easy to use and serves as a fun craft and science project. Kids love making their own toys, so getting to assemble and decorate this as they please will give them a creative outlet as well as a scientific experiment to help them learn about plant life cycles and photosynthesis. Check out our full review about Grow ‘n Glow Terrarium.

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The Luqing Fingerlight Gloves Set includes a set of four batteries for hours of light shows. The batteries are easily replaceable, and if you have any problems with the product, contact the company within three months for a no-questions-asked money-back guarantee. Made to fit children ages 5 to 12, but with adult sizes also available, this gift is a great way to bring the family together for some disco and techno-inspired fun. Made of high-quality technology and materials, it’s safe and fun for everyone!

Effectiveness

This toy is a great way for your child to flex the part of their brain that deals with dimension and space. Because they have to attach the pieces to individual notches to create that 3D effect, they’ll be learning how to think and visualize from different angles. This type of thinking is more abstract in nature, which is often required later in life in fields like science, philosophy, and art.

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Each one of these light-up LED finger gloves has been created from high-quality materials and electronic devices to ensure that they are safe and also comfortable to wear. The gloves are constructed from an elastic material that is breathable allowing the hands to be able to breathe and keep warm while entertaining for hours. From the construction of the electronic devices used in creating these gloves to the high-quality materials, these are a well-constructed pair of light up gloves that children will love wearing and stopping them in the dark has never been so easy.

Design

Designed for two players, the yellow boxing ring holds the Red Rocker and the Blue Bomber. Each player will operate their robot by continuously using their thumbs to press the corresponding mechanism. A winner will be decided when the head of their opponent’s robot pops off.

Effectiveness

Not only can children reduce their stress levels by playing with the robots but they will also be increasing their social skills since the game requires two players. Your child’s fine motor skills will increase as they continue to make their robot fight. Battling against another person will instill in your little one a healthy sense of competition.

Value

Assembly is required but the pieces slide together easily, thus making it a stress-free process. The board is lightweight so your child can move the set from room to room if they please.

Design

It comes with six miniature cars that resemble the Hot Wheels cars and also comes with various road cones and caution bars, so your child can turn any space into a raceway. He’ll love playing with these on his own or with a friend

Effectiveness

Just in case this isn’t the first set of cars your child has, this transport truck definitely has room. It’s a great starter toy but also makes for a great addition to an existing miniature car collection.

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This is a simple toy that encourages a lot of imaginative play. Whether your child pretends he’s a pro racer zooming down the track, or a cool street racer who never loses a race, these cars allow him the freedom to do so.

Design

With 192 pieces, this set includes everything your child needs to build a monster truck and a mini ramp. Also included is a lego stunt driver figure. These pieces stand up to the quality behind every lego product. Not only do they go together and come apart easily but they are also durable. The durability of each piece allows your child to play with the fully built truck without worrying about it falling apart. With just a simple push, this truck can go rolling across the floor as the large compressible tires make it easy for the vehicle to travel quite a bit of distance. For added fun, the rubber band suspension system adjusts the height of the Monster Truck.

Effectiveness

Playing with legos stimulates your child’s cognitive development as they use the instructions to build the model. Placing the pieces together will improve their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. After building the model your child can decide to leave it up and play with or use the pieces and their imagination to create anything they want. Your child can work on this independently or enjoy building it with the help of friends or family.

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The instructions are easy to understand, thus children between the ages of 6 and twelve can build this truck without feeling frustrated. Once your child is finished with the building they can use the ramp to perform cool tricks.

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The 1/14 scale model car is beautifully detailed right down to the five-spoke wheels, the streamlined body, and the characteristic sexiness of the front grille and side mirror. It comes with fully operational headlights and rear lights. It features a spring suspension system that is independent of each other. You can check out our full line up of remote-controlled cars here.

Effectiveness

This sleek car helps promote motor skills, hand-eye coordination, imaginative play, and the understanding of cause and effect. The functional lights give kids the opportunity to connect the action of pushing the button to the consequence of the lights turning on and off. And since the car operates via remote, they’ll hone their coordination as well!

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It's hard not to love the prancing horse. Almost everybody wants to have a piece of this Italian supercar. For kids, this means countless hours of imaginative play while at the same time teaching about dexterity and fine-motor control.

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The great thing about the Nintendo 2DS is that it is offered at an incredibly low price point. Not only is it one of the more affordable gaming systems out there, but it is also built to be pretty tough. It has a shell that is designed with as few breaking points as possible to ensure that your child doesn’t break it.

Effectiveness

This system also supports a wide variety of games that is sure to keep your little one entertained while on the go or just sitting at home. While more advanced systems have a battery life that isn’t impressive, the 2DS has a battery life of up to 7 hours before it needs to be charged.

Value

If you are in the market for a great gift that is sure to impress, you can’t go wrong with Nintendo. What makes this particular system stand out from the rest is it’s affordable price point as well as it’s durability and battery life.

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What we liked most about this set is that it adds another layer of engagement into racing cars along a track. This kit comes with two cars and a set with two loops to race them along. When the cars are scanned into the Race Portal App, clock their top speeds and record them on your phone or tablet.

Effectiveness

The Race Portal App also includes various mini-games you can play with your cars, as well as new landscapes and challenges to complete. This track is a great compromise between video games and physical toys.

Value

What kids love about this race track is that it transfer their cars right into a video game. This set is a great marriage between using your imagination for play and playing a video game to compete in challenges.

Design

To start it up, it comes with a bright yellow button that turns it on and lifts it up into the air. Once airborne, your little ones simply need to wave their hands in front of the device to get it to change directions or lift higher up in the air. When done playing, simply click the power button again to power down.

Effectiveness

We also love that this design is insanely durable. Feel free to have your children knock it around a bit with their hands! The plastic cage of this design is incredibly durable so you won’t need to worry about it breaking if it happens to take a nasty fall or it gets slammed into a tree.

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Kids love this clever design because it has light-up LED lights on the inside, and it is super easy to use. Plus, it has a super-strong outside shell so you won’t have to worry about it breaking like most drones.

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Unlike some other building sets out there on market, these pieces snap together to hold their shape if you happen to nudge it. By using magnets to hold structures together, your child can pick up their structure and bring it to you or even bring it to a friend’s house to show it off!

Effectiveness

Each set comes with a variety of tiles of various sizes and shapes. Parents can feel good about the materials used to make these tiles because they are composed of plastic that is free of harmful chemicals such as BPA, phthalates, PVC, and latex. They are made from safe High Impact Polystyrene and ABS plastic.

What is great about Magna-tiles is that it really allows your child’s imagination to run wild and build whatever they can think of in their brain.

Value

Magna-Tiles are made from quality materials that you can feel good about and are designed to last for years and years of continued use.

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This set comes with four vests that tie at the hips and eight balls that stick to the vest when they are thrown. Just like in classic tag, if you get a ball stuck to your vest means that you are out. The last man standing wins.

Effectiveness

Parents don’t have to worry about their kids with this set because the balls are super soft. Even if someone chucks a ball at someone’s head, it won’t hurt or leave a mark. If you are looking for something engaging and safe, this is a great option. Plus, it is also waterproof so they can even play while running through the sprinklers!

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If you are a parent looking for something that gets you kids up off of the couch and running around in the yard, this is a great option. It is composed of soft materials that you can feel good about, and the perfect activity for days stuck indoors as well as warm summer days.

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What we found to be most impressive about this design is how lightweight it is. The frame is composed of a durable aluminum body that isn’t too heavy, even for small riders. Parents can adjust the height of the handlebars to ensure that this design is not something that your child will ever outgrow!

Effectiveness

Another feature we liked about this design is that it is able to be folded in half for easy storage. Scooters can often be difficult to store or pack when going on a trip. The folding mechanism on this option makes tucking it away quick and easy.

Value

There are few kids that wouldn’t love to zip around the neighborhood in a scooter that is accented in their favorite color. If you are in the market for a slick new ride, this is the best option currently out there on the market. It comes in at an affordable price point, and it’s made to grow with your child.

Design

The shape of these walkie talkies is the perfect shape for small hands. They come with a buckle so that they can affix it to their backpack or their belt loop. We also like that this design has a backlit screen with a dashboard that is super easy to use.

Effectiveness

The downside to this design is that each unit requires 3 AA batteries that are not included with purchase. Users found that these batties last quite a while before they need to be replaced, and the screen has a battery life indicator. Users found that the range is quite impressive. It reaches about 3 miles in a flat, rural area, and about half a mile in a residential area.

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If you are on the market for something that is a little bit different than your standard video games and building sets, this option from Retevis Kids is a great choice. Your little one can keep in close contact with their best friend when stuck at home or out on adventures together.

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This set comes with all of the tools your child will need to put on a killer magic show. The kit includes a magic wand (of course!), playing cards, balls and cups, and other tools for specific tricks. Included in the box is a very detailed instruction booklet that breaks down how all of the tricks are done.

Effectiveness

If you need a little bit of extra help completing the tricks, each trick has a link provided to take you to a tutorial video! Even if your little one has no prior magic experience, this kit is a great place to get started.

Value

Magic kits are not only fun, but they also help build cognitive skills as well as finer motor skills. What we loved most about this kit is that it is easy to use, and provides kids with additional resources to ensure that their first magic show goes off without a hitch!

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What we loved most about this little kit is that it comes with a drawstring backpack that stores all of their important tools to keep on hand for easy access. This kit includes bug containers, a net, a small clipboard with a checklist, a compass, and the Backyard Bugs Little Book to learn about all of the bugs.

Effectiveness

While your child is busy playing, they are also learning a lot about all of the little ecosystems found right in their backyard. The tools are small enough for little hands, and they don’t have any sharp edges to hurt themselves. Plus, they can store everything neatly in the included backpack!

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For fun summertime adventures, this little kit is a great thing to have on hand to learn about all of the little creatures living right in your backyard! Parents love that it is safe to use, and teaches kids about the world around them as they play.

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What makes this robot unique is that he has a pair of speakers on either side of his head. Kids can record their voice into the mic, and then sneak up on a target and playback the recording. It also comes with a speed boost option to really pick up the pace.

Effectiveness

It is important to note that this device takes quite a few batteries that are not included with purchase. The robot requires 6 AA batteries, and the remote control requires an additional 3 AA batteries.

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What kids love most about this robot is that it is able to overcome obstacles and even perform tricks without skipping a beat. With many other remote control cars, you often need to place it right side up after it falls. This robot doesn’t understand the word crash and will keep on moving even after a pretty nasty spill.