Finding the perfect gift for a 6-year-old can be a delightful challenge, because kids this age have really started to hone in on their own personal interests. If you are looking for a good gift for a 6 year old, we have attended several 6th birthday parties and this list includes the items that were the favorite gifts across boys and girls for this age! Whether you are looking for games, arts and crafts or activities, this round up should have you covered.

When your kids start daycare or school, they are often invited to several birthday parties of classmates. As the parent, you may not know the child and their interests that well so I have compiled a list of go- to gifts that are all $40 and under and can become your default gifts. If you really want to be prepared, stock up on a few of these so when the time comes you aren't scrambling to get a gift the day of!

Kids turning five become more coordinated and love to show off new physical skills! Five year olds are likely in Kindergarten and really starting to get into learning new things, social group play and will likely start to connect what they are learning in the classroom to their life. They can start to display patience with taking turns and playing games with friends whether it is imaginary play or board games/puzzles. Here are some great gift options!

The jump from three to four is such a treat! Four year olds are exploding with creativity! They really start to use their critical thinking skills, their confidence is building up they and are really starting to develop their own personal interests and skills. This round up of toys and activities plays into all of these things!

Three year olds are bursting with imagination, curiosity, and independence. Toys and gifts for three year olds are so much fun! Here are some awesome age appropriate toys that are super fun and engaging for this age. When my son turned three we had the best time playing with all these things!

Celebrating a child’s second birthday is an absolute blast. Their personality is exploding, they are starting to really piece together these special moments and gift giving is that much more fun. They are on the move and there are so many fun toys they will go crazy over, here are some of my faves!

Shopping for gifts for kids can be hard! What toys will they actually appreciate and love at each age? Until you reach those milestones in your own family It can be a gamble and feel overwhelming. You want to make that first birthday so exciting for them, so here are toys in my experience that they will love and actually use!

Your friend has a baby and you want to get them something special. Whether it is their first baby, or third, here are gifting ideas to spoil their newest little nugget! These gifts are things I have given to my own friends, and I think everyone would love; even if they have a sibling, this is something that their newest addition deserves of their own!