Hey girl, today let's chat about the top 4 year old boy gifts that will get played with!
Kids love opening presents but it can be tough finding the right 4 year old boy gifts that won’t just sit in a corner.
As a mom of 3 boys, a home daycare provider to a few more boys, and an aunt to 9 boys and counting, I am giving you my top 4 year old boy gift ideas that you will be so glad you gave to him.
From games to toys to books to outside fun, you will have more than enough options to choose from that your 4 year old boy is going to love.
Let's jump into the best 4 year old boy gifts that are perfect for birthdays, Christmas, Easter, and more.
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Best 4 Year Old Boy Gifts
Best 4 Year Old Boy Gifts
Best Toys For 4 Year Olds
1. Magna Tiles
This is the number 1 item from this list that you have to buy. Yes, these magnetic tiles!
He is going to go bananas over them and play with them for years.
We have had them in our house for 6 years now and they have been played with almost every day. I am not exaggerating either.
2. Marble Run
This marble run is going to keep your little guy’s mind wheels turning and turning.
There are so many different ways to rearrange the pieces that he can be building for weeks.
My kids can’t get enough of this!
3. Play Kitchen
Holy moly, this play kitchen will get a workout!
He will be making food for you left and right.
The more you play with him, the more he will play with the kitchen. He needs customers after all.
This is a great addition of play food.
4. Big Flyer
Hours and hours of fun and exercise with this Big Flyer.
All you have to do is sit back and listen to him giggle like crazy, which is my favorite part.
I always wanted one of these when I was a kid, so fun.
5. Color Books
He is going to love making new art to put on your fridge.
And he will be practicing his writing skills while doing it. This is such an important skill! So color on.
Add in some Crayola markers and Crayola crayons and he will be more than ready to create.
6. Tablet
This V-Tech tablet is the perfect thing to help your little man learn his numbers and letters.
It will easily become one of his most used toys.
It has been a 4 year old toy staple in my house for over 5 years and my daycare kiddos still can’t get enough.
7. Monster Trucks
Boys go crazy for these monster trucks so I know your will too.
With 3 boys of my own, we have a bunch of these and they get played with!
8. Fort Building Kit
Create a little book nook for him with this fort-building kit.
My kids have taken it to the next level by adding chairs to make the fort as big as possible.
A great activity if you are stuck inside.
Best 4 Year Old Boy Gifts
Toys
9. Doctor Kit
Get ready to be sick, who else is going to be the patient?
This doctor kit is a great way for him to use his imagination.
You may end up with a doctor in the family
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10. Hot Wheels
Since I take care of so many boys with so many different interests, I can safely say that all boys are interested in cars, cars, and more cars!
This Hot Wheels race track and Hot Wheels Ultimate garage will be instant fan favorites at your house.
11. Dinosaurs
Even though these dinosaurs are just figurines, your little guy is going to have the best time playing with them.
Pair it with this book about dinosaurs and he is going to go nuts over your gift.
12. Dinosaur Projector Lamp
And while we are talking about dinosaurs, this projection nightlight is so fun.
He is going to be captivated every time it gets turned on.
13. Remote Control Car
Your boy is going to love driving this car all over the place.
It is easy to figure out but is also a car that he can use for many years.
All 3 of my boys have 1 and they are crazy about them.
14. Knee Hockey
Is he a hockey lover? This knee hockey game is just his size.
Even though it is called knee hockey, he will be able to stay on his feet easily enough.
He will be able to play with this for years and years.
15. Fire Trucks
There are so many different sizes of fire trucks out there and he is going to love them all.
You can’t go wrong with any of them.
16. Paw Patrol
With so many Paw Patrol toys out there it will be hard to choose the right one. Go with his favorite characters and he is going to love it!
We have a HUGE bin of Paw Patrol toys and they all get played with.
17. Dress Up Costumes
Boys love dressing up in costumes. This set of super hero clothes is so great.
Sit back and listen closely to the dialog he comes up with.
Just the other day my youngest had on the Captain America costume and was battling a dragon. It was so cute!
18. Play Tent
He is going to be spending hours and hours playing in this camping tent.
You will probably find yourself squeezed in there from time to time.
19. Construction Toys
Holy moly, there are so many construction toys to choose from and boys can’t get enough!
My husband works in construction so we have an extra amount of construction toys around here.
These 2 are the most played with.
20. Transformer
And while we are talking about construction toys, you have to check out these transformers. He is going to go nuts over them.
I love playing with them too.
21. Walkie Talkies
He is going to have the best time using these walkie talkies!
And YOU know why - they are fun at any age.
Best 4 Year Old Boy Gifts
Educational Toys
22. Microscope
This microscope is going to help his knowledge grow and grow with facts about animals, plants, and household items.
23. Write and Learn Creative Center
He is going to be a master at recognizing and writing his letters and numbers in no time with this interactive toy.
There is always a line with my daycare kids and this toy.
24. Fire 7 Kids Tablet
I am not one for letting kids of any age have a huge amount of screen time but I think small doses when they are learning something is great.
This Fire Kids Tablet is full of age-appropriate learning materials that your guy is going to love.
25. Puzzles
Any puzzle is great for a rainy day, well any day. It will help him with his problem-solving skills and confidence.
These wooden puzzles and this floor puzzle are great.
26. Thomas and Friends
There is no way we can talk about toys for 4 year old boys without including Thomas the Tank Engine (and friends).
The ones that are played with the most here are these wooden train tracks and this expansion pack.
27. Legos
There is a reason every kid loves LEGOS, they are amazing!
Your 4 year old will be able to handle these ‘regular” LEGOS now and will be building like crazy.
He is never going to outgrow them!
28. Lincoln Logs
He will be so creative with Lincoln Logs. Houses, barns, fences, and more.
One of my boys has started using these with his army men during his battles.
Best 4 Year Old Boy Gifts
Games
Your 4 year old is going to learn so many things by playing games – fine motor skills, shapes, colors, letters, taking turns, good sportsmanship, and so much more.
We have over 60 games, ranging for many ages, at our house and at least 1 game gets played pretty much every day.
29. Top Games
These are the top 3 games that 4 year old boys at my house love to play.
30. Other Great Games
These are the top games that get played often with my kids and daycare kids. Your boy is going to love any of these games.
Best 4 Year Old Boy Gifts
Books
Your 4 year old is a little sponge when it comes to any kind of information. They remember way more than you will ever know.
So read, read, read with them. And then pick out some new books and read some more!
31. Educational Books
Every single 4 year old kid I know, yes all of them, loves to learn. So why not fill them up with fun facts?
Your little guy is going to love these educational books.
And you guys know what? You are going to learn so much too. I love them.
32. Book Readers
If you have not seen these book readers yet, get ready to be amazed.
Multiple books come with a reader that your little guy can easily use on his own.
They work great on your couch but in the car as well.
33. Books
These books are some of the most loved books of 4 year old kiddos, in my experience.
I have 1 or 2 of these memorized for sure.
Pete the Cat I Love My White Shoes
34. Stuffed Animals
Ok, guys, I certainly know that stuffed animals are NOT books but they make great friends to read with.
Your fella is going to love snuggling up with you and his new stuffed animal all the time to read.
Best 4 Year Old Boy Gifts
Arts, Crafts, and Music
35. Color Wonder Books
Color wonder books are so great and he will be able to take his coloring to the floor without making a mess.
Boys love finding all of the “hidden” pictures on every page.
36. Magic Light Brush
If regular paint is just too much of a mess for you, get your son this magic light brush.
I am still trying to figure out how this thing works.
The only bad thing about this is that it only works with this paper.
37. Water Doodle Mat
Girl, this water doodle mat is huge and he is going to love it.
He is going to want to draw so many pictures for you on it.
It uses water pens so there won’t be a colorful mess anywhere, whew!
38. Play-Doh
I know, I know, Play-Doh can be such a mess. But it is also a great learning tool. And kids go nuts over it.
Don't forget about the Play-Doh tools either.
So let him play mama, let him play.
39. Kinetic Sand
This kinetic sand is amazing and your 4 year old is going to be amazed by it. I still am!
But listen, it can get messy. So, my kids can only play with it on our deck.
Buy a couple of bags to make it more fun.
40. Rainbow Scratch Paper
He is going to make the best 4 year old designs on this rainbow scratch paper.
You can go for the big paper, which comes with templates, or the little mini note cards. Either way, he will love them.
41. Boogie Board
Let him practice his writing skills even more with a boogie board.
It is electronic paper, and you are going to want one too.
This is something that he will use for years and years.
Best 4 Year Old Boy Gifts
Outside
43. Playset
For kids, a playset never gets old. He is going to spend so much time climbing all over this thing!
It will be one of the best purchases ever for him!
I wish I started counting how many hours of use our playset has gotten over the years. It feels like a billion!
45. Basketball Hoop
He is going to love playing with this adjustable basketball hoop.
No need for him to dribble, so you will be able to place it anywhere.
Since I do daycare, we have 2!
46. Balls
There are so many sports balls out there these days that it makes it hard to choose. But, let me tell you, these balls have been put through the wringer.
My kids, their friends, and my daycare kids have these out every day and can’t get enough.
47. T-Ball Set
He will practice for hours and hours with this t-ball set.
It has gotten mega use at our house, and we aren’t even huge baseball fans.
48. Sandbox Toys
If you have space in your yard, add a decent-sized sandbox. You won't be sorry!
Boys never grow out of playing in it.
Then you can fill it up with these sand toys!
49. Explore Outside Kit
Your little guy is more than curious about the world around him.
Give him some tools to help him explore it further.
50. Trampoline
He is going to have no trouble jumping around on this trampoline.
At the end of the day, he is going to be so tired that he will have no problems going to bed for you.
51. Nerf Guns
I know nerf guns can be used inside but they have been banned to the great outdoors here. One too many picture frames broken (by accident).
Boys love nerf guns and these are dynamite options.
52. Splash Pad
If you are interested in getting any kind of swimming pool for your kiddo, let him cool off on hot summer days with this splash pad.
I love it because you don’t have to let the water sit to warm up and it folds up for compact storage.
53. Stomp Rocket
He is going to have a blast seeing how high he can make this stomp rocket go up.
This double stomper is sturdier than the single, believe me – you want the double.
Don’t be shy, get in there and wow him with your stomping skills.
54. Sidewalk Chalk
Pictures, words, mazes, and more. The possibilities are endless with sidewalk chalk.
It is a perfect way for him to learn and play at the same time.
55. Bubbles
People of all ages are thrilled about bubbles.
This giant no-spill pail is so nice for young kids. He can knock it over and won't lose all his bubble juice.
If you help him out by making them, he will keep running after them to pop them.
This post was all about the best 4 year old boy gifts for any occasion.
Let me know what you got for your little man. Watching them get so excited about opening their gifts is one of my favorite things!
I look forward to hearing from you and thanks for stopping by.