20 Best Stocking Stuffers for Boys

Entertainment Value

With 6 different tools to help him in his exploration of your backyard or even in the neighborhood playground, you can bet that he will have a blast digging, brushing, probing, and grabbing things of interest to him.

Educational Value

This is one stocking fillers for boys that will surely be instrumental in reinforcing his imaginative potential.

Design

The set comes with a mini shovel, a telescoping magnet, a tool ring, a 4-inch field tongs, a brush, and an angling mirror.

Effectiveness

At the bare minimum, his imagination will direct him to greater heights.

Entertainment Value

It’s a collection of the best knock-knock jokes ever which should be an excellent way to spice up kids’ parties as well as other forms of get-togethers.

Educational Value

You can cultivate your child’s comedic skills with the Knock-Knock Jokes for Kids book.

Design

We found that some parents actually detest it, perhaps because they’ve grown tired of these jokes. But for young boys, this could be one of the most unique boys stocking filler ideas ever.

Effectiveness

It’s a modern take on a timeless classic. These jokes may already be passé to most of us adults. But for kids, it sure is fun to watch them roll on their tummies laughing.

Entertainment Value

Your kid will just wind it up and stick it on your ref’s panel and watch the rover climb or even go sideways without falling to the ground.

Educational Value

The Fridge Rover is an excellent tool to teach kids about the principles of magnetism and gravity which is, essentially, similar to a large magnet.

Design

The Fridge Rover is one of the best stocking fillers for boys as it features a magnet – a miniature representation of the earth’s gravity – and a wind-up mechanism rolled into one beautiful package.

Effectiveness

With the Zero Gravity Fridge Rover, your kid will now be able to recreate the lunar landing in the moon without having to worry about gravity.

Entertainment Value

Tapping Ditto’s button twice will get him talking. Your child will love being able to record everything they say and hearing the robot repeat it.

Educational Value

Pushing the robot’s buttons will increase your child’s fine motor skills. Their cognitive development and social skills will improve as they talk to him.

Design

This robot can easily strike a pose as it is designed with 11 posable joints. When purchasing you choose to have Ditto in blue, green, fire red, or red. The bright LED flashing eyes gives the robot a really cool look.

Effectiveness

This pocket-sized robot is the perfect stocking stuffer. Its small size makes it super easy to transport. Batteries are included and can be replaced easily when needed.

Entertainment Value

It’s the perfect companion for out-of-town trips, camping, or even parties

Educational Value

The Would You Rather card game is perfect for encouraging kids to introspect as well as hone their communication and analytical skills.

Design

It contains 40 cards each with 4 different questions for a total of 160 mind-boggling questions.

Effectiveness

Many of the questions are common-sense but usually, reflect one’s understanding of certain things.

Entertainment Value

It’s sturdy and stable so your kid’s device is safe from slipping or sliding.

Educational Value

The 5 different viewing angles are very helpful. At least, your kid will be able to position his device in any way that he deems fit.

Design

Comes with adjustable features that will fit anyone's needs.

Effectiveness

Completely lightweight and long-lasting.

Entertainment Value

That’s why we knew we simply had to include this in our list of the top 20 stocking fillers for boys. It stretches like a soundless accordion. It also bounces and walks by itself down steps

Educational Value

This slinky enhances your child's social and fine motor skills.

Design

The Slinky is an American classic but with a worldwide appeal. It would be hard to dispute that.

Effectiveness

Today’s boys will learn that the Slinky was originally designed as an anti-vibration device for a naval application and how even technologies designed for serious applications can be turned into one fun and comical toy that has endured 7 decades.

Entertainment Value

What your kid will do is to place the tips of the “ribs on his scalp, push the button, and let it give him a head massage. Come to think of it, it looks more like a wire whisk only the wires are untangled.

Educational Value

Some parents commented that at first, they were also not optimistic about the gadget being a stocking filler for boys.

Design

But once their kids have tried it, they knew they made the right decision and we’re pretty sure you would, too.

Effectiveness

It has a very simple yet very effective design. Massaging the head can help improve cerebral circulation, help reduce stress, and provide a more relaxed mood.

Entertainment Value

This deck includes Old Maid, Go Fish, and children can use the cards to play a matching game.
Children will have a blast playing each of the three games and seeing their favorite wild animals as they play. Your family can even use the cards to create their own game.

Educational Value

Your child’s memory will increase as they work to match the cards. With up to six players, your little one can enjoy playing each game with their friends while they increase their social skills. They will also enhance their number, color, and animal recognition skills.

Design

Each card is 2.20 inches wide and 3.3 inches tall, thus fitting perfectly in the hands of small children. The numbers are in print in a clear font on each front, thus allowing young children to easily recognize them.

Effectiveness

If you have never played any of the included games, don’t worry! Each game comes with an included instruction card to make it easy to learn. Priced under ten dollars, we find this to be a very affordable deck of cards.

Entertainment Value

The die-cast vehicles of Matchbox is well-known for its quality and realism.

Educational Value

This gift is perfect for a young car enthusiast as well as get them excited about learning how cars work.

Design

Alternatively, you can just give the whole set to one child and let him expand his collection of 1:64 scale Matchbox die-cast vehicles.

Effectiveness

This should be an excellent collection especially if your boy already has one or two sets.

Entertainment Value

The light patterns can be changed in 6 different modes giving your boy absolute control on what he wants to do with the glove.

Educational Value

This should be spectacular playing the piano or even riding the bike at night.

Design

The gloves are made of soft cotton material so they are more comfortable to wear. And because it’s made of cotton, your boy’s fingers will be able to breathe.

Effectiveness

The different modes can be easily changed with the press of a button.

Entertainment Value

It’s like a wearable technology designed specifically for kids complete with camera both for still pictures and videos. It also has a voice recorder and the ability to change your kid’s voice by applying a variety of sound effects.

Educational Value

Can teach your child how to tell time as well as responsibility when caring for their own watch.

Design

There’s the usual timer, stopwatch, alarm, calculator, and calendar functions all in a touch-sensitive screen. Your boy will also be able to change the clock face design with 50 styles to choose from. It may be splash-proof but it doesn’t mean that it should be used for swimming or even for taking a bath.

Effectiveness

VTech has always been known as a kid technology giant and the DX is just another testament to their penchant for quality. What is really amazing about the DX is its feature-rich design. For a kiddie watch, you would expect only the basics, not something so advanced like the DX.

Entertainment Value

As long as there is a wall, ceiling, or any other flat surface around your child can use the torch to project the moon. The farther you are from the surface, the larger the picture will be. The image will stimulate your child’s imagination and have them creating outer space adventures of the comfort of their home.

Educational Value

Teach your child about the phases of the moon by covering the lens with your finger. Share fun facts about the moon with your child as you both gaze at it. The learning doesn’t have to stop there, talk to them about planets, space, etc.

Design

The torch produces a clear bright realistic image of the moon. The entire toy is made up of high-quality materials, thus making it super durable. The torch is easy to use as your child will simply need to push a button to project the image. 3 AG13 batteries are included. When it is time to replace them, simply unscrew the battery door and replace them with new ones. The screws will reduce the risk of your child getting a hold of the batteries and swallowing them.

Effectiveness

It’s small size not only makes it portable but it also makes it easy for children as young as five to hold. The key chain loop on the bottom of the torch will allow children to attach it to their backpack. Lanyard, etc.

Entertainment Value

The scorpion, fortune beetle, and spiny spider are embedded on a clay block which kids will have to carefully dig up using the tools that are already included in the kit. Just like real paleontologists, your kid will be digging up the crystalline fossil for a closer examination.

Educational Value

The National Geographic Bug Dig Kit is an excellent tool for teaching kids about the basics of fossilization and paleontology.

Design

There are 3 real bugs to dig up all made of transparent acrylic.

Effectiveness

Who knows, they might one day become the discoverer of another ancient species.

Entertainment Value

It is as small as your average lipstick, recharges in just 3 to 4 hours, and delivers a fast charge to almost all of today’s devices.

Educational Value

One cool stocking fillers we encountered is the PowerCore+ Mini. It has a very compact yet very powerful design.

Design

The PowerCore+ also features short circuit and surge protection so your boy will be safe handling it. It comes with an 18-month warranty and a stylish travel pouch.

Effectiveness

With more than 10 million very satisfied users, it would be difficult to say we’re not impressed. The safety features are superb, too

Entertainment Value

Excellent to use for all ages and a wonderful accessory for your child's bike.

Educational Value

It easily snaps onto the fork of the bike. If your kid wants it louder or softer, he just needs to adjust the angle of the Spokester.

Design

One unique stocking fillers for boys is the Spokester Bicycle Noise Maker.

Effectiveness

It’s one excellent stocking stuffer. Giving it on Christmas day simply means your kid will be making full use of it a week later as everyone will be celebrating the New Year.

Entertainment Value

Let him watch his Katita dance to the groove with its colorful booty covering its plastic feet.

Educational Value

It’s a real stress-buster. Just looking at the Katita dance on its long legs is enough to take your boy’s troubles away

Design

Watch the Katita’s stainless steel legs as they attempt to initiate dance steps that your kid has never seen before

Effectiveness

Great for anyone who loves to dance

Entertainment Value

It also comes with a variety of colorful stickers so your boy can build his own fleet of aircraft, maybe several fighters, recon, and bomber squadrons.

Educational Value

Making the Fold N Fly is made even simple by the instructional pamphlet that comes with the pack. Flying them is a lot easier.

Design

The stickers allow kids to be as creative as they can be in personalizing their paper airplanes.

Effectiveness

And since it comes with a fully illustrated instruction guide, even a preschooler can successfully make and fly one of these babies.

Entertainment Value

They come with an inline microphone so that your boy can seamlessly communicate hands-free.

Educational Value

The Phaint are designed primarily for the music lover. That being said, they should provide a really wonderful music listening experience to your young boy.

Design

Their over-ear pads are made of soft cushion that cups the whole ear inside giving it a superb seal, effectively blocking out outside noise.

Effectiveness

The Phaint feature neodymium-backed audio drivers that operate on 40mm.

Entertainment Value

If you’re looking for cool stocking fillers for your boy, this is the one to get. The fun it provides should be great for everyone not only for your kid.

Educational Value

There have been a lot of knock-offs following in the footsteps of the classic original Magic 8 but nothing can come close to the accuracy of the 20 possible answers it provides.

Design

That’s why the Magic 8 Ball was designed as your personal crystal ball allowing you to take a sneak peek into the future.

Effectiveness

You and your kid can ask a question, turn it over, and read the answer. Easy!