Kids
Gifts for kids ages 6 to 8
Six to eight is the sweet spot for building sets, first real board games and craft kits they can finish on their own.
Every pick here is filtered by the age range on our catalog row. It's still a suggestion, so check the store's age label before you buy.
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8 picks from our catalog
Ranked by the same rules as the quiz from the 562 gifts in our catalog. Prices are the catalog range; the store shows today's price.
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LEGO City Fire Station with Fire Truck 60414
$50 to $100
A fire station, ladder truck and five minifigures, hours of building and rescue play.
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Educational Insights Hot Dots Jr. Pete the Cat I Love Preschool Set
$25 to $50
An interactive talking pen and Pete the Cat workbooks that make preschool math and reading feel like a game.
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Franklin Sports Kids Soccer Goal with Ball and Pump
$25 to $50
A pop-up backyard goal with its own ball and pump to get little players moving.
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Stomp Rocket Original Dueling Rocket Launcher, 8 Rockets
$25 to $50
Stomp and launch rockets up to 200 feet, a backyard hit for the whole family.
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Pokemon TCG Elite Trainer Box
$50 to $100
Could be a great pick for your kid: a game night they will want to repeat.
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Burt's Bees matching family Christmas pajamas
$25 to $50
Something they will reach for all the time. A solid bet for your kid.
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Melissa and Doug deluxe standing art easel
$50 to $100
Something to make, not just something to own. A solid bet for your kid.
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Yoto Mini audio player
$50 to $100
Useful every day, not a gadget for the drawer. A solid bet for your kid.
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Before you buy
- Something they can do with you (a game, a kit) usually outlasts the toy of the month.
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Fair questions
What do 6 to 8 year olds like?
Things they can build, make or play with someone: building sets, first strategy games, craft kits and chapter books.
Are these picks safe for the age?
They're filtered by the age range in our catalog, but always check the store's age label.
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