Top Ten Toys for a Six Year Old

All the toys here are for six year old children as the youngest age that the toy is appropriate for, so the child will get years of use out of them before they outgrow them. A six year old is sort of in the middle, getting too big for many toys and not quite big enough for may more, but with a little searching, you can find many age-appropriate selections. The toys arebeginning to be more involved. Puzzles have changed from 48 pieces to 100. Crafts are more detailed. Many sports items are adult size. These are 10 of the most popular categoriesof toys for a six year old, with some of the best products in each one. I hope you find what you are looking for and have fun searching.

Arts and Crafts toys for a six year olds

Arts and Crafts for a six year old are more detailed oriented than for the younger child A six year old has more patience to handle the detailed work.

Paint The Wild Bird Diner Kit From Balitono
http://www.growingtreetoys.com/product/3871
This is a great project. Not only does the child have the fun of painting , but gets to see his creation in use.

Design Your Own Soccer Ball Kit
http://www.growingtreetoys.com/product/3920
This kit comes with a regulation size soccer ball and paints to create a one of a kind.

Construction Toys for a six year old

Construction toys for a six year old have more pieces and more involved building plans.

Hexabits Fun Bucket 1350
http://www.growingtreetoys.com/product/6206
There are enough pieces in this set to build a project as large as 2 square feet.

You-niverse Electronic Marble Race
http://www.toysrus.com/
One special thing about this toy is that the child can play alone or with one or two friends. It has sound effects and the track can be set up according to directions or the child can create his own design, making the race different each time.

Board Games for a six year old

Board games for a six year old take more time to play and have more involved plots and actions.

Enchanted Forest Game From Ravensburger
http://www.growingtreetoys.com/product/4043
Search the enchanted forest, find three treasures and be the first to get them to the king. This game is full of imagination.