10 Best Toys for 5-year-olds of 20215 min read

Five-year-olds seem to have all the energy in the world. No one knows what it is, but these guys just never seem to get tired! It can get pretty challenging to keep these little ones occupied and busy for a long time. Additionally, with this whole Covid-19 situation around the world, kids are forced to sit at home and are more bored than ever. This is why we are here to lend you a helping hand to find something for your kid that will not only keep him engaged for hours but also help him learn in the process.

Here is a list of the 10 best toys for 5-year-olds of 2021

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  Kid’s Bike

If you think your child is ready to learn how to ride a bike for the first time, there’s nothing to stop you. your child will love a bike of his own! Try to get one that is good quality, and has training wheels, a foot brake, and something durable for bumps and falls. Buying a bike that is super affordable and easy to assemble is perfect for parents. Pump the tires and let your child’s bike riding adventures begin!

• UNO Family Card Game

UNO is one of our personal favorites. This classic card game is perfect for fun family evenings and anytime your child is bored. Playing this game will definitely make your little 5-year-old feel like he’s one of the big kids. This game will also greatly help with math practice. UNO can keep anyone occupied for hours. It is a really good addition to your child’s game collection.

• Pretend Cash Register

Never discourage your child from imaginative play. As your child plays, he learns and his imagination grows. Getting your child a pretend cash register is really cool because this toy will help to facilitate his money and math skills. This toy will also help your child to understand how to recognize and count money from a young age. This is an amazing toy for your child to play with friends and family or even alone!

• Kids’ Camera

Your child can be a photographer at the age of 5 with his very own camera! There are a variety of kids’ cameras to choose from out there. We would suggest that you get one that preferably has auto-focus, video and voice recorder, dual cameras for selfies and maybe some fun effects and other features that your child will love playing around with. Kids’ cameras are the cutest toy ever and they will also introduce your child to a brand new hobby. You never know – maybe this one small decision to get your kid a camera might help to turn him into a real photographer one day!

• LEGO Set

Legos are never ever a bad idea – whether you want to gift them to a child or an adult! Get your child a Lego Set on any theme that he likes – spacecraft, Batman, Disney, or even a creator set. Lego is super fun and a great idea for a toy in 2021. It can keep one engaged for hours and not let you get bored either. If your child already has a few Lego sets that he has created, you can add a new one to his collection.

• Toy Rocket Launcher Set

Rocket launcher sets that are child-safe are not a bad idea. Your kid will love it if you get him a toy version of something he usually watches on television. This toy is not only apt for a 5-year-old, but it is also budget friendly. You can use it in your front yard, backyard or take it to a park for more fun. Because the pieces are made of plastic and foam, it is quite safe even around younger children. Your 5-year-old will definitely like this one.

• Kids’ Electronic Doodle Board

Is your child bored of coloring books? Upgrade your classic coloring and drawing books with this electronic doodle board. It is a drawing tablet that can be written over many times; this reduces both waste and any mess. This doodle board comes with an in-built battery that will last you for around six months. It is durable and easy to carry around so your child can bring this along on trips and when he is traveling too.

• Reusable Bubble Wand Set

Which kid doesn’t love bubbles? This bubble wand set is a great toy for your child. He will stay outdoors and entertained for a long time. You can take some time out to play this with your kid or encourage him to invite others to play with him. This way your child will also learn how to share with others.

• Monopoly Junior Board Game

Monopoly is a classic old-time favorite board game. And Monopoly Junior is just a downsized version of the beloved original. Your kid will be engaged for hours while he sits down to play this with his friends and/or siblings. Monopoly is a great game that will teach your child how to negotiate as well as deal with his money wisely. As your child sits down to play this board game with others, he will also learn a lot of other things like buying and selling property, using his assets well and so on.

• Connect 4 Game

This is another great game to get your 5-year-old. Connect 4 requires two players and is super easy and fun. The players need to focus on connecting 4 of their tokens in a single line – horizontally, vertically or diagonally – in order to win. This is a game that can keep your child entertained on the weekends. He can play it with a parent, sibling or even invite a friend over. This game will also help your kid to learn how to strategize better.