Gift Ideas for 5-8 year olds

Sometimes it's hard to know what to give as a gift, even to your own child. Sometimes I blank when asked what a child of my own might like to have. This list includes gifts for 5-8-year-olds, and most of these gifts are under $20.

I've been wanting to make this list for some time. I'm sure I'll return to it when I need a birthday gift idea or next year for Christmas.

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Gifts for Kids, for 5, 6, 7, and 8-Year-Olds

NERF - Our whole family (ages 3-38) will get a NERF guns or bows this year.

Gears, Gears, Gears Motorized- The remote control will make this a big hit. (See photo above.)

Marvel Mashers- Brother enjoys these, as seen here.

Boogie Board - I'd like one, but I know the kids would borrow it all thetime.

Lottie dolls- Big Sister enjoys hers (and the accessories). Little Sister is getting her first one.

CD player- Both of our big kids have their own CD player.

Stomp Rockets- I think the whole family will enjoy this one!

Design and Drill Activity Center- Designs with power tools. Cool!

Office supplies- Great for your creative child.

Razor scooter- Makes the big kids feel grown-up.

Elephant and Piggie books- Great for ages 2-8 for giggles.

Joke books- Needed if their own jokes aren't exactly funny.

American Girl mini dolls- Perfect for the Am. Girl fan on a budget. Big Sister will get her second.

Weaving loom- For the creative child. The Harrisville loom was highly recommended.

Origami kit- For those who like to create and have good fine motor skills.

LEGOs- For boys and girls alike. LEGO City and Friends are a great way to begin.

Pop-Up Star Wars Book- May be best for older children.

Quirkle- Fun family game. No reading.

Sequence for Kids- More fun without reading.

Uno (or Uno Attack)- The kids giggle over Uno Attack!

Boggle (or Boggle, Jr.)- For readers and spellers.

Hungry Hungry Hippo- Good for families with younger and older kids.

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Introducing Chapter Books
CLASSIC Chapter BooksBooks for Advanced Readers
Books for Middle Grade BOYS (or Girls)

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~ Annette
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4 comments

TiciaDecember 11, 2014 at 8:38 AM
I need to check and see if I can find some more clothes for a Lotte doll.
Hilda RodgersDecember 11, 2014 at 10:57 AM
Great list Annette! Nerf and Lego are always popular around here too but it was good to get some ideas to branch out a bit :)
Poet, Detachment Mom, and Navy WifeDecember 11, 2014 at 12:39 PM
This is a great list! My little one is a lot younger than five, so I made my own list of must haves here: http://stayathomewifeandwriter.blogspot.com/2014/12/wish-list-of-must-haves.html Did your kids have any of these?
CarrieDecember 23, 2014 at 12:13 PM
We echo LEGOs, LEGOs, LEGOs. :D

Great list!