10 Best Toys & Gift Ideas for 6-Year-Old Boys in 2019

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All the fun in one box. Getting all the stomping fun you can from this awesome rocket. The design is simple, but yet it offers so much fun for the kids. Get the group together and see who has the best stomping power and can get the rocket to launch the furthest.

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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.

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Little builders can use their imaginations to construct everything from motorcades to monsters. Or, they can practice their direction-following skills by studying the instruction guides.

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This construction toy is something that is beneficial in helping a 6-year-old 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.

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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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Invite a few friends over, and friendly competition is sure to ensue. Young superheroes can be well-equipped as they engage in dramatic play, and the fact that the Blaster Gun comes in Captain America colors is just an added bonus.

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It’s made of one solid plastic so it should be shatter-proof. Additionally, it teaches kids about concentration and focus as well as excellent control of finger coordination. Makes for great imaginative play as well.

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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.

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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.

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This Mini Terrarium helps children spark an interest in biology and botany. Grow your own mini-habitat together, and use the opportunity of launch points of discussion about the life cycles of plants and people as well.

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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.

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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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This toy is made with non-toxic and eco-friendly wood, so you can feel good about your purchase.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.