It can be hard to find the right gift for anyone. We worry if they already may have the gift, if we're in the complete wrong avenue in what we're choosing, or if the person we're giving the gift to is going to hate it. It's the last thing we want, for them to not like it, but we also want to make sure we're choosing a gift with intentions. When it comes to finding the ideal gift for a 7-year-old, the pressure is on because a child will tell us if they hate it or not.
For the 7-year-old age group, they're starting to do more outside just the family. They have get-togethers with their friends out of school (with parents around, of course) and they're really starting to find what it is that makes them excited. For some kids, it's building with their hands in a put-it-together puzzle or craft activity they we wear or give to their friends.
Being in the first grade, they're better at fine and gross motor movements, and are learning more about math and language, and being able to read a bit is a perk for choosing a gift. If there's a 7-year-old on the list to grab a gift for, whether it's a birthday or a holiday gift, here are our 15 picks for the best toys and gifts for 7-year-olds.
Rock And Roll It Rainbow Piano
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At this age, being interested in music is starting to come out, and this piano is a fun place for them to explore this interest. The rainbow piano can fold away when they're done with it or to be able to easily pack it in a backpack to take to a friend's house.
Lego 'Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban'
At this age, kids are old enough to really get into the Harry Potter series, whether that be reading the book with mom and dad or watching the movies with the family. This Lego playset allows them to extend that fun adventure into playtime as well.
Osmo Pizza Co. Starter Kit for iPad
Kids love using their tablets, and this takes that into consideration and allows them to bring it in through playtime. Kids get an opportunity to learn how to cook using money and math skills to drive how they play the game. It helps the kids infuse learning and play with loads of fun.
Artie 3000
This toy is everything kids are obsessed with: robots, artwork, and technology. Kids have to code the robot's commands and then the robot will design the artwork and kids will enjoy seeing how intricate they can make the art.
Hairdorables Doll Series 5
At 7 years old, kids haven't grown out of their doll phase and the Hairdorables, which are adorable with all their hair. Each doll comes with several accessories kids can use to jazz up their looks, and dress them up to be used in imaginative play.
Klutz Make Your Own Mini Erasers
One of the things kid love at this age, which is so adorable, is that they love to collect the fun-shaped erasers. Now, with this kit, the kids can create these for themselves and either keep for their collection or give some away to their best friends.
Origami for Beginners Kit
For those looking to find a gift for the kids that doesn't involve any screen time, finding a craft they can use with minimal materials and just their hands is a fun pivot. This origami beginners' kit helps the kids work on their fine motor movements and the origami shapes can then be part of some imaginative play.
Charades for Kids
It can be a challenge to find a board game the younger kids can enjoy with the whole family, but this one fits the bill. We all know what charades is and this one brings the younger kids along in the fun with a format that they can understand. It's bound to be hours of fun.
Lego Disney 'Frozen 2' Enchanted Treehouse Building Kit
There's a reason Lego has been a longstanding favorite for kids — it's because the kits allow the kids to use their imagination with their favorite characters and parents love that they foster better fine motor skills. This kit brings Disney's Frozen 2 to life in a treehouse kit.
Lego Technic Whack! 42072 Building Kit
Another Lego kit, but this one is extra cool because it's a race car that the kids get to build themselves. The car is designed to take a few crashes, so not only will the building process be fun, but the kids will have lots of excitement crashing the remote-control car into all the things.
Rainbow Inspiration Art Case
Any child who loves art is going to freak out with this art case. It's made by Crayola, so we know it's going to be of a great quality. Also, there are 140 different supplies, which is going to provide so many options for artistic expression, even for the more introverted child who loves alone-time creation.
Kidizoom Action Cam
For little ones who are fascinated with creating memories, this camera is made for those moments. Theses are small enough for the kids to be able to handle, and durable for when they inevitably go through a few tumbles and falls. It has the ability to take videos, photos, stop-motion videos, and time-lapse photos.
NBA Slam Jam Over-The-Door Mini Basketball Hoop
For the sports fans who can always be found with a basketball in their hands, this is a way to encourage them to keep up with what they love without having to OK a full-sized hoop in the house. This can be hung on their bedroom door so the kids can practice shots while they daydream about making the NBA.
'Dog Man: Fetch-22'
One of the best first books for young readers is the Captain Underpants series and those who love that series are going to love this one as well. It's all about Petey the Cat and his new lease on life. It's one that the kids can either read on their own, if they're good at that, or one to read together.
Hand-Operated Drone for Kids
For kids interested in all things flying, whether that be planes, blimps, or drones, this hand-operated drone is going to bring big smiles to their faces. It's easy enough for the younger one to learn how to fly it and it's not going to take off on them and end up in tears. It's a great beginner for drone flying.
