Hey girl, do you want to know the best boy Christmas gifts for ages 5 to 8? Here are the gifts that your son will use and play with.
Figuring out which boy Christmas gifts to get your son this year can be tough, and if you are anything like me you want to get him something that won’t just sit in the corner.
As a mom of 3 boys (and 1 daughter), an aunt to 9 boys, and an in-home daycare provider for the last 8 years, I am giving you the top boy Christmas gifts that I swear by.
You will learn about all the boy Christmas gifts from toys for boys, games for boys, books for boys, outdoor toys, and more.
After checking out all of these boy Christmas gifts, you will be able to find the perfect gift for your son.
Let's jump into all the best boy Christmas gifts for ages 5 to 8 that you should know about.
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Best Boy Christmas Gifts
Merry Christmas to you!
Everything that you will find on the list below is enjoyed by at least 1 of my boys. I hope your son will enjoy these too!
Just to let you know, I love everything about Christmas including gifts that I want to get my kids.
It has more magic when they are little and I don’t want to miss a minute of it.
I hope you get to have the best Christmas yet with your son (and other kids if you have them).
Boy Christmas Gifts
Inside Toys
There are so many great toys to choose for your little guy! The toys below are ones that we have and I have seen my boys use them time and time again.
To be honest with you though, we do not have the Fire 7 Kids Tablet, but I have heard so many great things about it that I had to include it on this list.
They are all sure to keep your son entertained for a long time.
The toys that have gotten the most use at our house include the Hot Wheels Cars, Hot Wheels Garage, and the Magnetic Blocks.
These have been played with almost every day since my boys got them and some of them have been around for years!
1. Magnetic Blocks
If you haven't seen magnetic blocks yet, you are missing out.
They have been in our house for 5 years now and have been played with almost every day.
I know that sounds dramatic but it is true.
We have 3 sets of them now and they have been a go-to gift for us as well.
Don't get the cheap ones, you will be disappointed, we were!
2. Hot Wheels
You can never go wrong with getting Hot Wheels cars for your little man. The Hot Wheels Garage and the Hot Wheels Criss Cross Track are just the icing on the cake.
There are more Hot Wheels cars than I care to count at our house but I don't care one bit.
My boys get so much use out of them and they are entertained for hours.
3. Kids Tablet
Like I said above, we don't have the Fire 7 Kids Tablet but it is so highly rated on Amazon that I had to include it.
My kids love using my husband's tablet and the ones at school.
4. Remote Control Car
All 3 of our boys got this remote-control car for Christmas last year and it is great.
Pretty durable and entertaining.
5. Voice Changer
My oldest loves jokes and uses his voice changer every chance he can with them.
6. Walkie Talkies
I know these Walkie Talkies are made for grown-ups but these are the ones to get for your son.
One year we got kid walkie talkies and some of them stopped working within a month.
Don't be disappointed, buy the good ones from the start!
8. Take Apart Toys
Our youngest son got this take apart truck toy and loves it.
It helps with problem solving and fine motor skills.
His brothers also play with it but to be honest, it is way too easy for them.
9. STEM Robot
This 12-in-1 STEM Solar Robot Kit is for those 8+ year old boys who love to tinker.
My oldest loves STEM so this was right up his alley as a Christmas present.
I love that it can keep him entertained for hours and that it isn't a super large robot.
10. Ball Shooting Game
Even though all my boys love to "go shooting like dad", my middle son has taken the most interest in it.
This ball shooting game is perfect for him for Christmas (or his birthday, I haven't decided yet).
It is a fun activity to keep him busy when he is stuck inside.
Boy Christmas Gifts
LEGOS
LEGOS are toys, I know it! But there are so many amazing LEGOS options that they needed to have their own category.
11. Lego Classic Bricks
And to be honest, these are the ones that all of my boys gravitate toward the most.
12. Lego Ideas Book
13. Lego Sets
Let's not forget about the Lego sets. Here are the most popular options this year!
Boy Christmas Gifts
Outside Toys
No matter the season, kids should be outside playing every day. Fresh air and exercise are so important!
Get your son an outdoor toy or activity to help him be excited to go out.
There are so many activities for your son to be interested in – sports, the great outdoors, tech gadgets, and more!
14. Stomp Rocket
Our favorite and the most used outside toy so far is the stomp rocket.
My boys love it so much that we have gifted it to all their friends and my nephews.
Even our neighbors have gotten one for their kids.
Don't be shy, you can see how far you can make it fly too.
15. Nerf Football
Their second favorite is football.
I think we have 6 of them now and my boys have so much fun with them.
Even I learned how to throw a spiral!
16. Baseball
My boys are also into playing baseball. Here is our favorite baseball gear.
The balls are not as hard as real baseballs.
The tee is adjustable and so helpful because I am not the best pitcher.
17. Soccer
Your son is going to enjoy running around and playing with this Wilson soccer ball.
And you will love this soccer net just as much as your son since it folds down for easy storage!
18. Nerf Guns
I put the Nerf Guns in the outdoor section because this is where I wish my boys would use them. Those dang Nerf darts get everywhere.
But they are a complete blast!
19. Binoculars
Help your son take a closer look at the great outdoors with binoculars.
They don't have to be the crazy expensive kind, be real about it - they will get dropped.
My kids have a great time checking out wildlife with their binoculars.
Boy Christmas Gifts
Games
20. Board Games
Playing games with your son can be so much fun. They make for a great family night or rainy-day activity.
I love being able to a game with any of my boys. They become a bit more talkative when they play, so I find out more about them.
Games are also a great way to teach sportsmanship. I don’t know about you, but man my boys hate to lose and they get so dang mad about it. Work in progress!
These are also great games for girls!
Boy Christmas Gifts
Arts, Crafts and Kits
Most boys love getting in on the action and don't mind getting their hands a little dirty. Arts, crafts, and kits are a great gift idea to keep them busy.
21. Science Experiment Kit
Since I do daycare, during the summer we have a theme for every day of the week.
One of the days is science experiment day. This is the theme day that my kids love the most.
The science experiment kit has come in handy giving my kids something to do on those lazy summer days.
22. Slime Kit
This jumbo slime kit is a ton of fun.
Boys love this hands-on goop, girls love it too!
My boys love it the most if they can get the slime to make noises. Giggles galore!
23. Drawing Toys
The tracing pad and drawing tablet are also amazing and can be used anywhere.
Your son can take either of these on long car rides.
It is so cool to see what kind of pictures my boys come up with and the detail they add.
24. How to Draw Book
Does your son love to draw but just needs a little help in the inspiration department?
Check out this how to draw book.
My son got way more into drawing a creating after he got this book.
It is so good, and he lets me try drawing with him too!
25. Rainbow Scratch Paper
Rainbow scratch paper makes an amazing gift for anyone.
I have seen all of my kids and daycare kids gravitate and become extremely creative with it.
And let's be honest, you know you love to make designs on rainbow scratch paper as well.
26. Paper Airplanes
27. Light Up Terrarium
You can recharge the light with a USB cord.
28. Rock Painting Kit
Boys are way more into rock painting kits than you would think.
We got this for a summer day craft to do with my kids and daycare kids.
The girls were all pretty with flowers and ladybugs while the boys turned theirs into super heroes.
So fun to watch the creativity flow.
Boy Christmas Gifts
Books
There are so many wonderful books and styles of books to choose from for your son! Picture books, graphic novels, comic books, chapter books, and more.
You just have to find the right ones that he will be interested in which will turn your son into a lifelong reader.
Reading is so important; we never shy away from gifting books for any occasion.
There have been so many times I have walked into our living room to find all my kids with a book in their hands. This makes my heart sing!!!
My boys all love the Narwhal Unicorn of the Sea series and 5000 Awesome Facts.
But here are some other fabulous options that my boys are always bringing home from the library or we own.
This post was all about the best boy Christmas gifts for ages 5 – 8.
What are your favorite holiday treats to make with your kiddo? Let me know in the comments below.
I look forward to hearing from you and thanks for stopping by!
Merry Christmas