Some Toy Ideas for Children Ages 7 to 10

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It can be hard to select just the right gift for the children in our lives. You do want to get something the child will like whether it is a niece or a nephew, or a son or a daughter. There are many great gifts out there.  Some are classics and some are a bit out of the box. Here are some ideas of gifts that would work for kids around the ages of seven to ten.

Lego’s are a great present for either a boy or a girl. There are different themes such as start wars or castles among many others. Lego’s are great because they encourage creativity, imagination, and building skills. Kids will sit for long periods of time first building with the Lego’s and then spend more time pretending with what they made. Kids who are creative love these!

Kids will also stay busy for hours with a simple wooden game called Labyrinth. This is a maze where you try to move an marble around pitfalls and around wooden walls to get to the end. Hand eye coordination and patience is a must for this game. Adults will also be drawn into this game also. This is great for those kids who love to put together and solve puzzles.

Wooden Labyrnth

If the child in your life is an inquisitive one you could consider getting them a microscope.

Buying a Microscope is a great present for those inquisitive kids. Though this may seem like a strange gift at first.  Many kids love to explore their world. Kids love to see things in a new light. When put under a microscope even salt and sugar can become things of wonder. Parents may need to assist younger children with a microscope, but this can become a bonding experience for both of you. This is for the kid who asks why to everything.

Try to take a look at the personality of the child you are purchasing a gift for.  You may find a non traditional gift is perfect for them. These are inexpensive and can become cherished toys.