Whether their interests lean towards STEM, sports, arts and crafts, superheroes, cars, or anything else, there’s a great gift for the five-year-old in your life. Once you’ve found something in their interest, consider the gift’s durability, ease of cleaning, and function. Nothing will top a gift that they can use again and again every day. We researched popular options with these features in mind. Here are our favorite picks for the best gifts for five-year-old boys. Price at time of publication: $40 Price at time of publication: $70 Price at time of publication: $89 Price at time of publication: $68 Price at time of publication: $18 Price at time of publication: $20 Price at time of publication: $15 Price at time of publication: $43 Price at time of publication: $25 Price at time of publication: $8 Price at time of publication: $40 Price at time of publication: $11 Price at time of publication: $50 Price at time of publication: $15 Price at time of publication: $49 Price at time of publication: $23 Price at time of publication: $129 Price at time of publication: $30 Price at time of publication: $28 Price at time of publication: $55 Price at time of publication: $65 Price at time of publication: $43 Price at time of publication: $25 Price at time of publication: $12 Price at time of publication: $50 Price at time of publication: $60 Price at time of publication: $40 Price at time of publication: $20 Price at time of publication: $23 for standard pillowcase Price at time of publication:$45 Price at time of publication: $20 Price at time of publication: $60 Price at time of publication: $31 Price at time of publish: $25 Price at time of publication: $13 Price at time of publication: $70 Price at time of publication: $25
Fun
It goes without saying that fun toys are a hit with kids of any age, but five-year-old boys especially will appreciate gifts that offer pure fun. Think anything that has a silly side, sensory details (like sounds and lights), moving parts, and pretend play elements. It’s a bonus to choose items that relate to their passions, whether that means sports, stuffed animals, diggers, or dinosaurs. Kids that age also want to be independent, so it amps up the fun if they can use the toy without parent help.
Function
Getting gifts that are useful, practical, and budget-friendly is also a great option. Five-year-old boys are changing and growing quickly, so items like clothing, backpacks, and lunch bags are always appreciated. Bedding, particularly if they are moving to a bigger bed or updating their room to a more “big kid” style, can be a fun option, too. Again, these choices become favorite gifts if you match them to the child’s interests. So, for a child who is fascinated by space, get them a sweatshirt or bedspread covered in stars.
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Maya Polton is a former marketing manager and current freelance writer who covers food, home, and parenting. She’s also the mom of a ten-year-old son, a seven-year-old son, and a three-year-old daughter. Her kids are super-active, so she is always looking for toys that get them outside and playing for as long as possible. She’s found that chalk, scooters, and stomp rockets are perfect for one-size-fits-all fun.
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