Best toys for 6 year old kids
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You'll love this list of the best toys that will engage and help your child develop in all sorts of ways!
There are four categories: Educational Toys, Outdoor Toys, Art Tools/Toys & Fun Stuff.
Let's take a quick look at the top options, then I'll dive deeper into each of these choices:
| 6 year old toys | Images |
|---|---|
| Best train set for 6 year old: Lionel Hogwarts Express |  (view more images) |
| Best science kit for 6 year old: Engino Discovering Voice Mechanics |  (view more images) |
| Best balance game for 6 year old: Revolution 101 Balance Board Trainer |  (view more images) |
| Best outdoor toys for 6 year old: Barefoot Slackline set with training line |  (view more images) |
| Best sports game for 6 year old: KanJam Ultimate Disc Game |  (view more images) |
| Best family game for 6 year old: Hasbro Pie Face Game |  (view more images) |
| Best driving toy for 6 year old: Razor Crazy Cart Shift |  (view more images) |
| Cutest building toys for 6 year olds: Klutz LEGO Chain Reactions Craft Kit |  (view more images) |
| Best solo game for 6 year old: Swide Rugged Electronic Memory Game |  (view more images) |
| Best STEM toys for 6 year old: Zoometools Kepler's Cosmos |  (view more images) |
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Best Toys for 6-Year-Old Kids Reviewed
Best Train Set for 6 Year Old: Lionel Hogwarts Express
It may look like just any toy train, but for any Harry Potter fan who grew up with a love of trains and sorcery, it's the pinnacle of sorcery!
This remote-controlled edition of the Hogwarts Express includes working headlights to add some authenticity. Que so far garlands with sounds that make the whole sound more realistic.
Along with locomotive noise rolling down the track or around its circular infield, this makes for a seriously rumbling ride, ideal for your schoolchild!
Check availability hereBest Science Kit for 6-year-olds: Engino Discovering Voice Mechanics
The Engino Discovering vote set, is the age-appropriate toy that will ignite a child's interest in architecture and construction.
This kit contains several pieces such as blocks, beams, ramps that all come together into complete structures such as buildings and bridges.
It promotes cooperative play with an emphasis on STEM learning (science, technology engineering math).
Check prices and availability hereBest Balance Game for 6 Year Old: Revolution 101 Balance Board Trainer
It's a great tool for kids who want to get proficient in sports that require balancing, such as skiing or surfing.
You can even do it sitting on the couch in your living room! The roller is non-slip and helps with balance, although it is not recommended if you suffer from an epileptic disorder.
Check availability hereBest Outdoor Toys for 6-Year-Olds: Barefoot Slackline Set with Training Line
The kit in box contains all the necessary balancing tools for newbies to get started.
It is lightweight and easy to transport, making it perfect for indoor use as well.
This walkable slackline allows you to train your core in a fun way that won't make you cringe even a little!
After training with the supplied line, which has a guide to how high to tie it based on your age and skill level, you'll make longer strides over more of the rope without falling off – so easy!
Check prices and availability hereBest Sports Game for 6 Year Old: KanJam Ultimate Disc Game
“Gather your friends, family, or anyone else you can think of to start an epic KanJam Ultimate Disc Game!
This game is such a blast for big parties as it allows up to eight players to play simultaneously for two teams.
It does best on a lawn, but don't worry if there isn't – pavement will do just fine!”
Check prices and availability hereBest Family Game for 6 Years: Hasbro Pie Face Game
The excitement will build as players stick their heads in this toy and wait for a beating through the 18,5 ounce pie!
Can you avoid getting beaten?
Try your luck against other players or even take on the challenge with some time left, but be careful: One wrong move can make you paint these walls red.
At Hasbro Inc. they believe that not all toys are created equal – but for something truly satisfying, there's nothing better than taking a gamble with Pie Face!
View the most current prices hereBest Driving Toy For 6 Year Old: Razor Crazy Cart Shift
Speeding through corners in this ride-on toy will make you feel like a race car driver.
The Razor Crazy Cart features a drift steering wheel that allows kids to steer their kart into 180 degree turns and spinouts for added realism.
If they're in need of some indoor racing fun, they can use the 17-inch height with automatic brakes for safety and control.
With only 2 mph top speed, fast riders will have to wait until they're older!
Check the latest prices hereBest building toy for 6-year-olds: Klutz LEGO Chain Reactions Craft Kit
Chain reactions are no longer just for haughty 3rd graders, they can help your child develop their problem-solving and building skills while challenging themselves to create something new!
Whether the instructions in this kit call for a simple build or your own creation, there's always fun to be had with Klutz LEGO Chain Reactions Craft Set.
The perfect gift to teach your child how to put things together and solve problems.
After he builds all the builds in the manual, help him build one of his own.
If he makes a mistake, you can just reassemble this LEGO chain reaction toy without any frustration or stress.
Check prices and availability hereAlso nice for a 6 year old: see all the differences between Playmobil and LEGO for fun pretend play
Best Solo Game for 6 Year Old: Swide Rugged Electronic Memory Game
Stimulate your child's memory with a Swide Electronic Memory Game!
This brain-tightening game is perfect for 6-year-olds to help them stay engaged and attentive during class.
If they can't remember what you said, use this fun tool to sharpen their brains any time of the day.
The basic idea is simple – coloring (more coloring toys here) repeating what is shown on the screen, but as it gets more difficult (and surprisingly addictive!), players will have more trouble remembering what was just shown!
Check the latest prices hereBest STEM Toys for 6-Year-Olds: Zoometools Kepler's Kosmos
Kepler's Kosmos Zoometools are a fun way to keep your kids entertained and enhance their creativity.
With nothing more than this toy, they can build 2D shapes such as triangles and rectangles with the instructions in the manual.
In time they will also be able to construct 3D structures! You can even tweak it further by adjusting the shape as needed.
Check prices and availability hereConclusion
They say there is no such thing as too old to play with toys. Toys can help children develop physically, mentally and creatively.
But what is the best toy for 6 year old boys?
This list of the best toy ideas is sure to ease your decision, because there was bound to be one for you!
Always something to do for the holidays or rainy day?
Play Choice now has the ultimate activity book collection, with over 60 pages of fun coloring pages and educational puzzles.
Joost Nusselder, the founder of Speelkeuze.nl is a content marketer, father and loves trying out new toys. As a child he came into contact with everything related to games when his mother started the Tinnen Soldaat in Ede. Now he and his team create helpful blog articles to help loyal readers with fun play ideas.