71 Gifts for 7 Year Old Boys

Kids love toys — that’s a no-brainer — but finding the perfect one can be a challenge. That’s why we have created a list of toys that are just perfect for seven-year-old boys. Our selected toys are ideal for birthdays, Christmas, or as a surprise gift!

Choosing the best Toys for 7 Year Old Boys

At seven years old, a child is now getting into the age referred to by child development experts as the middle childhood phase. 

At this stage of life, the experts say that the child becomes more aware of the world around them and as their curiosity grows, they have numerous questions. Toys that help a seven-year-old boy acquire knowledge about the world are ideal since they help answer some of the questions he has.

Experts also say that at seven years old, a child has acquired the basic skills of reading, and writing and they also have a better sense of time. They say getting educational toys for a seven-year-old boy is a great idea since they further develop these skills and also make learning fun.

How we identified the best Toys for 7 Year Old Boys

According to pediatricians, a healthy seven-year-old child should have at least one hour of physical activity every day. With this in mind, we set aside a gift category titled outdoor toys and focused on playthings that will keep seven-year-old boys engaged in physical activity.

We also discovered that at this age, a boy’s fine motor skills are more refined and they can, for example, use scissors with more ease. We, therefore, picked toys to fit into the creative category — toys that will require the seven-year boy to make small movements using his hands, wrists, and fingers. In so doing, these toys will further develop these skills that’ll help him be more independent.

The other two categories — best and popular — were put there to cater to gifts that are suitable for every occasion. We picked toys that a seven-year-old boy will be happy to receive on his birthday, for Easter, or Christmas, and toys that can be enjoyed both indoors and outdoors.

Tips for buying the best Toys for 7 Year Old Boys

1. Consider his interests
   No two boys are alike and interests vary across individuals. Whether you are shopping for your son, a nephew, grandson, or cousin; do factor in his interests so that the gift you buy is one that he will be sure to use.
2. Keep it simple
   Keep in mind the child’s developmental milestones so that the toy(s) you pick are not too complex for him to play with. Get simple toys that he can easily assemble and play with; toys that are easy for him to move around with and that cannot cause him, or anyone else, bodily harm.
3. Make it a learning experience
   Every toy you get can help teach some lessons to him. Be it in social interactions, academics, emotional intelligence, or on general life skills. With the right toys, playtime can be a time for having fun and also an opportunity to learn something new.