41 Gifts for Kids (Age 6-9) — Picked by Parents

Kelly R said:  A fun and sarcastic card game that is perfect for the 7-year-old sense of humor. My kids love this one.

Carly Follett said:  No need to worry about holes in your walls or children getting hurt because these darts are made using magnets! It has all the features of a real dart set except the darts are made of strong magnets. The dartboard comes with a hook to easily hang the board in any room. This can be a great game for your child to play alone, compete against a friend or sibling or it can be fun for the whole family.

Multiple sets of these kid-favorite laser tag guns can be linked together so more can play.

marisa_anne said:  Suitable for indoors or outdoors. Hours of fun!

Kelly R said:  I know that another stuffed animal is probably the last thing most kids need, but hear me out! This is the most fabulous one we have...it's so soft, unique and huggable. My daughter got hers around age 8 and it's still a favorite years later.

Kelly R said:  American Girl dolls make great toys for 8 year old girls! This is the minimum age suggested by American Girl for their 18" dolls, so your child will likely enjoy it for at least a few years - and will be ready to care for it well! And because there are so many fun accessories and outfits for the dolls, you've got plenty of birthday and Christmas gift ideas for the future.

This colorful, fill-in guided journal is cool for kids to enjoy a little quiet time and self-reflection in a fun and creative way. Kids can answer questions (with words and/or drawings!) about what their favorite and least favorite dinners are, what they would name a shop if they owned one, and how many teeth they have at this moment in time.

This book includes instructions and supplies for creating 10 different types of paper airplanes. A great activity book for kids and parents to enjoy together.

This set of colorful wooden dominoes includes special pieces like a bridge, bell, and rails that allow kids to build intricate courses and watch them tumble down in a satisfying chain reaction.

Kelly R said:  This high-quality set features cool trick pieces that kids can use to build an endless assortment of domino races.

The classic game from the 60s where the battling robots try to knock each other's blocks off! Start placing your bets now! Who will win, red or blue?

Kids can teach their LEGO bricks new tricks with the Klutz LEGO Chain Reactions Kit! They will use critical thinking and building skills to put together different LEGO machines that can perform ordinary tasks in an extraordinary way. Kids will build moving LEGO creations that can ring a bell, toss a gum wrapper into the trash, deliver a message, and more! The illustrated instruction book makes building a snap.

Gina I. said:  Cozy and cute, this mermaid tail blanket is perfect for cuddling up in front of the tv, curling up with a favorite book, or bringing to her next sleepover. Comes in a variety of colors.

Joni Monacell said:  Connect 4 has been a favorite game of my 6-year-old's for some time, and was always a favorite of mine growing up. It would make a great gift for any child who doesn't have the game.

This fun snow sled has a joystick-like handle that gives excellent steering control. To stop or slow down, simply dig your heels in the snow. The Zipfy sled is lightweight and easy to transport back up the hill. Great for grownups too as it can hold up to 250 lbs.

Kelly R said:  These next-level dot to dot activity books, with nice oversized pages and intricate designs, make wonderful gifts for older kids with the patience for more of a challenge. A great gift paired with a quality set of colored pencils or gel pens.

Kristy Pepping said:  My seven-year-old and her friends are really into playing American Girl dolls these days. However, there are so many 18-inch dolls on the market, a doll purchase does not have to break the bank.