Gifts for 7 Year Olds: Things They Can Do on Their Own
Seven wants independence and a bit of challenge. Here's what fits, and why.
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Seven is when "I can do it" turns into "I can do it, and it should be hard."
Too easy and it's boring by lunch. Too hard and it's in the cupboard by dinner. These sit in the middle.
If they build
LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Spider
A big spider that rebuilds into a scorpion or a snake. For the kid who loves creepy things.
Ages 7 and up
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GiiKER Super Slide
500 levels of a sliding puzzle in one handheld board. Silent, which is the whole point.
Ages 7 and up, solo
Check the priceIf they make
Real art supplies, not toy ones. They notice the difference.
Funcils Watercolour Set
A hundred colours in a tin, with brushes. Feels like a real artist's kit, not a toy.
Ages 6 and up
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Crayola Airbrush Kit
Turns ordinary markers into a spray airbrush. Big wow, surprisingly little mess.
Ages 6 to 10
Check the priceIf they play
Word and number games that sneak in learning and still feel like a game.
Bananagrams
Speed crosswords from a zip pouch. Packs into anything.
Ages 7 and up
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Shut the Box, travel size
A wooden dice game that sneaks in maths. Small enough for a restaurant table.
Ages 6 and up, 1 to 4 players
Check the priceIf they read
Short chapters, lots of pictures, a world they already love.
Minecraft Woodsword Chronicles
Short chapter books set in the game. The series that gets a reluctant reader going.
Ages 7 to 10
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For the Minecraft fan
LEGO Minecraft Baby Pig House
A cute pig-shaped house that opens up. Younger fans love it.
Ages 6 to 8
Check the priceWrap one, keep one for a rainy day in January. Future you will be grateful.
