30 Gifts for 5-Year-Old Boys That Are as Fun as They Are

Whether he likes to build the set or play with it, this is a perfect gift for 5-year-old boys who like animals and creative play.

This kit comes complete with everything he’ll need to make the water scooter and savanna setting, plus human and animal minifigures! (We also think he’ll love the collapsing bridge function, for extra adventure!)

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This is the perfect gift for a 5-year-old boy who wants to bounce, as well as for the caregiver who wants him to get out all that energy, but doesn’t want a massive trampoline in their yard. This 48-inch model can be easily folded away, but provides plenty of bouncing fun.

What’s better than a toy truck? A toy truck with your 5-year-old boy’s name on it! Choose the color and name to go on the side of this classic toy. He’ll love zooming it around and will especially love that siblings can never pretend they don’t know whose toy it really is. It’s like permanently calling dibs!

What 5-year-old boy hasn’t wished for a robot of his own? This little guy is controlled by a remote, can move in all directions, and even dance! (We’re a sucker for those big adorable LED eyes.) Perfect for imaginative play and encouraging his inner scientist.

The perfect gift for 5-year-old boys who loves Spider-Man toys and using their imagination. Besides, he’s already perfected climbing everything in your house (trees, furniture, walls), so why not make his Spidey-status official with this costume?

Your child can use 167 pieces to create 10 different models with this easy-to-put-together building blocks kit, from a helicopter to a forklift, robot to race car to his own unique designs. He’ll gain confidence as well as STEM skills and have hours of fun.

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Your boy will be the lord of the dance with this fun dance mat. Bluetooth allows him to connect to his favorite music, follow the prompts, and step on the corresponding light-up arrow in three different games to get his wiggles out. It’s good exercise and great fun.

Here’s the thing with 5-year-old boys and potty humor: There’s absolutely nothing you can do about it. So you stay mad about it forever, or you can just lean into it. This Bingo game will teach your kid to match the animal with its… *ahem* you know — so at least it’s educational.

Take living room fort-building to the next level with this set of rods. Just build your fort and drape a blanket over it. No longer will their fort fall and slump — and no longer will you be interrupted every 5 seconds with cries of “Ahhh! Fix it!” It even comes with a handy carry bag for simple storage.

Gerald is practical. Piggie is a dreamer. Gerald is careful. Piggie is enthusiastic. Despite their differences, the two are best friends. Their adventures are silly, sweet, and perfect for early readers to practice and gain a true love of reading. This volume contains the complete series.

What better way to show him how fun (and nerve-racking) life as a surgeon can be than with this classic board game? Use the tweezers to relieve the patient of various ailments — a frog in the throat, a tricky funny bone. Encourages hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and lots of fun.

Your little chef will love seeing himself (and you!) in this sweet story about a kid and his adult baking. And since we know he’ll be so inspired, it comes with his very own apron. Perfect for holiday baking or encouraging everyday kitchen skills.

You probably remember having a small loom as a kid, but this sturdy wooden loom from Melissa & Doug takes it to the next level. The extra-large frame comes with 91 yards of rainbow yarn, a wooden needle, and a design booklet. But, of course, he can use his own yarn to make any design his little heart desires.

These walkie-talkies are designed for kids without sacrificing durability and quality. This set has two walkie-talkies that come equipped with 21 channels that allow your child to chat long-distance(ish) with everyone in the neighborhood.

(We know what you’re thinking, and don’t worry — a key lock prevents kids from changing the channel, so they only talk to the people you want them to.)

Encourage creativity, communication, and fun with this unique game. Contestants will have to draw a picture based on 96 silly prompts like, “Draw a scarecrow that is scared of crows” or “Draw an ice cream cone house.” The first one to finish wins and keeps the card, and the player with the most cards wins.

You might think a book without pictures would have no appeal for a 5-year-old. But your boy will lose his mind laughing as the book “makes” you say hilarious things. Because you have to: It’s written down. Those are the rules of reading.

We all agree that the best day in gym class was when the teacher brought out the seated scooters, right? The EzyRoller is like that, but better. Sit back in the chair and move your legs to propel, glide, drift, and spin. And because the sturdy design can hold up to 150 pounds, it’ll provide years of fun.

Your child will have everything he needs to make anything he wants with this expansive collection of supplies. The compartmentalized box is a perfect storage solution, and the handle makes it perfect for crafting on the go.

Today: pompom monsters with googly eyes and pipe cleaner arms. Tomorrow: a solo exhibition at the Guggenheim.

Your kiddo will have everything he needs for the first manned mission to Mars with this awesome kit. He can build a space shuttle piloted by two intrepid astronauts. Once he reaches his destination, he can put together a rover to collect samples to bring back to Earth.

We’re big fans of toys that do more than one thing. This 48-piece jigsaw puzzle is a blast to put together and helps your kiddo develop problem-solving skills and spatial reasoning. When it’s completed, it’s a great introduction to start learning about eight historical icons. (Don’t worry, an insert includes basic biographical facts to get you started.)