The Best 7-Year-Old Boys’ Toys

Buying Guide

A good way to find the perfect toy for boys is to see how the toys relate to their developmental milestones. Ideally, the toys will help them reach new milestones and challenge them to expand their skills. At age seven, boys are working on their balance and physical coordination. Many will have a growth spurt where they will shoot up a couple of inches within a year.

From an emotional standpoint, seven-year-olds are building bonds with their friends and learning to show empathy for others. They know that it is important to treat their friends with kindness and respect, even when dealing with a conflict or argument. Toys that encourage kids to play with their friends can help to reach these developmental milestones. For example, consider a Lego kit for making multiple structures. Kids can work with their friends on the kit together and then play with the structures they create.

Don’t forget to see whether the toy will grow with your child. Think about whether they will be interested in it when they are older, or if it is something that they can only play with for a few months. For example, a programmable remote-controlled robot is a toy that will interest boys well above just seven years old.

• Open-ended toys provide more flexibility and freedom because they can be played with in multiple different ways. They also encourage kids to use their creativity to come with new games. For example, a remote-controlled car can be used to have races with other vehicle toys. It can also be used to send little messages to siblings and friends with sticky notes. Plus, kids can set up tracks and obstacles for the car to dodge.
• Keep in mind that at seven-years-old, kids are developing new interests and learning about new ideas in school. See how their toys can help them further their interests and knowledge. A programmable robot can help them explore multiple STEM topics while also learning how to communicate multi-step directions.
• If your seven-year-old has a lot of toys that make his room look chaotic, consider organizing them into categories with stackable bins. For example, all robotic toys can go in one bit, all art supplies in another, all vehicles in another and so on. The bins can be stacked in a corner or hidden away under the bed for a neat and tidy look.