The 35 Best Gifts for 6-Year-Olds in 2022

Since Crocs continue to be on-trend, these charms can personalize the shoes so you can tell them apart from others. And the best part is, these light up!

Learning meets fun with this set. The 6-year-old in your life will love the watch, which tells time, acts as an alarm, can video record, and more. The matching headphones can be hooked up so she can listen to her tunes, lullabies, and bedtime stories. And don't worry about safety — this watch requires no connection to data or Wi-Fi to work. Charge it and download photos from it using a USB cable.

This rechargeable remote control truck is so powerful, it can practically scale walls. It also has LED headlights and anti-crash durable tires. It can even run on sand, as well as grass, flat floors, roads, and sidewalks.

Six-year-olds love Barbie's "reveal" series. The fun is in the unboxing when what's inside is revealed​. They'll get 10 items in each container, including: a plush rainbow unicorn, Barbie doll, clothes, accessories, sponge-comb, unicorn headband and mini pet unicorn.

Bring the arcade to your home with this air hockey set. Set it up on a table or play with it on the floor. You'll just need to plug it in to make the air go using a built-in fan.

Land of Dough is not your ordinary play clay. You'll find several different varieties in special color schemes. There are even some that sparkle! And the best part is, they smell heavenly and last longer than other kids' doughs on the market if stored properly.

What's better than a doll? A doll that plays, that's what. This one takes off when it's launched from its base. While she's flying, if you touch her wings, she'll stop. Recharge with the USB cable for nonstop play.

Even though this is considered a toy, this real working microscope can magnify items up to 200 times. In addition to letting its user examine small items through a viewing screen on this accredited STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) toy, it also comes with smart slides to teach, and games to engage.

Welcome to the family Madrigal... in LEGO form. The enchanted Encanto house comes to life in this easy-to-put-together set that's suited for kids ages 6 and up. It also comes with some of your favorite characters for imaginative play.

This toy may look like luggage, but inside you'll find items for STEM projects, including goggles, a beaker, a flask, three test tubes, a removable ruler, a scale, an eye dropper, a funnel, a double-sided measuring spoon, stickers, and cards to tell you how to conduct experiments.

This projector functions as a fancy tracing tool. Kids draw on the tracing pad and project onto the wall. They can then use the included Washi tape to create wall art. The best part is, you can peel off the tape, so their decor is not permanent. The kit comes with a flashlight, five Washi tape rolls, five idea cards, a drawing pad, and an erasable marker.

If the 6-year-old you're buying a gift for is quite a singer, this magic mic will get plenty of use. Hook it up to a phone with a cord or Bluetooth to stream any song. It can also record.

What a genius container of snacks. Parents will have a field day filling this and kids will enjoy it just as much.

If you follow the instructions, this magical crystal ball will mist, make sounds, and more. Then eventually, an interactive 8-inch plush toy will appear. Prepare to be amazed as the Magic Mixies cauldron enthralled kids last year. This toy — new to the market this October — hails from the same company.

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By now, you know how popular pop-it toys are. This set of two purses takes the new fidget toy to the next level. In this pack, you'll get bags that are designed as a rainbow and a unicorn.

Instead of the parent reading the story at bedtime, this Toniebox will do it for them. Kids simply tap the sides and press the ears to control. Buy different "Tonies" (that essentially act as cartridges) to use to change up the stories. Popular characters like Disney princesses, Peppa Pig, and Sesame Street pals can be purchased separately.

Reinventing "screen time," this CreaTV box (made of wood) gives kids the opportunity to draw their own stories and display them like they're an animated movie. Not great at drawing yet? Pre-made story rolls are ready for their coloring greatness.

The tried and true marbling project is made simple with this kit. It comes with everything you need but the water. Buy it for the young artist in your life to teach them a new painting technique they've never tried.

Kids these days may never know the thrill of printing a photo. And to print a photo out of the actual camera, it's sure to blow their minds! This Instax camera is easy for 6-year-olds to use. Stock up on film, and teach your gift recipient how to load it in, shoot, and print.

Maybe not for your own kids, but give this slime-making kit to a 6-year-old you know. (Sorry to the parents, as slime is never fun to clean.) This set comes with four types of putty and four types of slime. Mess aside, it's a great STEM activity.

It looks like a safe, but this toy is a piggy bank with a lock. Perfect for kids learning to save and count money, this will hold their bills, coins, and other small valuable possessions.

What 6-year-old is not into unicorns these days? This snow globe is unlike any she's seen before. And the best part is, it can be personalized with her name and a tw0-line message of your choice. Use a battery for it to light up.

This hilarious yet educational game is exactly what it sounds like. You essentially play bingo but instead of identifying numbers, you're matching animals with their excrement.

If the 6-year-old ballerina you know doesn't have a jewelry box yet, this is going to be perfect for her. She can store her jewelry or small keepsakes inside, and you can personalize it with her name and a message, too. When opened, a ballerina stands while you hear the music of "Swan Lake."

This classic game continues to make its rounds. With it, 6-year-olds can harness their problem solving skills by asking their opponent yes or no questions in order to make an educated guess about who they're "playing." This set also comes with pet cards in case you want to swap out the people of interest.

Create a ninja warrior course in your own backyard with these climbing holds. Made of quality resin, this set of 12 are durable so you can use them for years to come. Don't worry about assembly. Each climbing "rock" requires no drilling. Attach them to a tree with straps.

Complete with 36 watercolor paints, 12 crayons, 12 pencils, 6 brushes, 2 sponge brushes, a water brush wand, water palette, sheets of water color paper, a watercolor canvas, tiny easel, and masking tape, this painter's box from Tiny Easel will delight any 6-year-old. A spill-proof cup and splat mat are also included, plus all the paint is washable, so parents will breathe a sigh of relief.

PLUS PLUS puzzles are all the rage among the 6-year-old age group. Part following instructions and part creativity, PLUS PLUS puzzles allow for kids to exercise their cognitive and motor skills while connecting interlocking mini blocks shaped like plus signs. With this 70-piece set that's easy to store, they can build a robot.

Age six is the best time to collect rocks and minerals, and learn about them in the process. This set comes with 15 stones and gems to play with and examine with an included magnifying glass, book, display case, and an ID sheet.

Kids love these, even if the grown-ups who have to help open them likely hate the toys with the burning passion of a thousand suns. This LOL Surprise Mall comes with over 50 items packed to perfection, plus two floors, spinning features, a cafe, and more. You're welcome, kids. (Sorry, parents.)

At 3x3 inches, the Rubik's cube is small and mighty. Kids can spend hours trying to solve it... or watch a YouTube video that'll teach them how to get all of the same colors on one side.

Mix and match outfits for both boys and girls with this awesome set of paper dolls. Eight doll images will be included in this digital download. You will have to print it on nice printer paper or card stock, but the fun will be endless for the 6-year-old who's receiving this gift.

Perfectly sized for a 6-year-old, this Micro Kickboard scooter features three wheels and is one of the easiest to steer (by leaning). Choose from several different colors. Safety first! Don't forget to buy a helmet while you're at it.

Measuring 12 inches in height, this eco-friendly baby doll with the most luxe hair will be a great addition to any 6-year-old's doll collection. She's wearing the cutest removable Ankara tutu dress, showcasing African culture.

This set comes with a lip balm for every day of the week. It'll surely inspire the 6-year-old to protect their lips during cold weather days. We also love the sweet box it comes in, making it perfect for gifting.