Most parents choose gifts for their children in two basic ways—Amazon’s introduction and the children’s own requirements. But in the United States, parents also look at the official guidelines issued by the federal government-“Which Toy for Which Child” issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). .
Today we are sharing toys suitable for children aged 6-12. When you buy a toy for your child, you can take a seat to see if it is suitable, and you can also find inspiration for buying different small toys for your child from this list.
★Toys suitable for children aged 6-9
Children at this stage begin to classify things according to different standards, and can better use reading, writing, and simple arithmetic skills in kids stem toys games, and perform simple sewing, weaving, weaving, pottery, making jewelry sets, etc. Can also start to use some simple mechanical toys (cars, trains, etc.). They show great interest in toys that tell the time, seasons, hands-on crafts, role-play, motor skills, and more. Here are some toys for kids this age:
【Indoor toys】
Construction toys: 80-100 building blocks, wooden, plastic or metal, can contain small parts, sets with electric components, sets with gear transmissions, and complex components can be assembled according to the instructions;
Jigsaw puzzles: 50-100 piece puzzles, three-dimensional puzzles, map puzzles and complex jigsaw puzzles, etc.;
Model-making toys: I like to use wood, plastic, paper, cards, beads, tiles, cloth and other materials to design and manufacture model toys;
Manipulative toys: complex locked boxes, scales and rulers (5-7 years old), small digital building blocks, mathematical models and mechanical models (lever, pulley), etc.;
Dolls: detailed realistic dolls, fashion, children, barber dolls for your age, paper dolls, fantasy character dolls and dollhouse sets, realistic plush toys, unique and chic dolls, etc.;
Role-playing categories: wall mirrors and hand-held small mirrors, really dress up as a certain character, wear adult clothes, etc.;
Games: Simple games of strategy and rules such as dominoes, races, card games, strategy games, chess, checkers, word games guessing games, arithmetic games (simple addition and subtraction), rummy, simple spelling games, simple quiz games, simple guessing or deduction games, games based on familiar characters, games with fantasy or adventure themes, etc.;
【Outdoor toys】
Ride-on toys: children’s two-wheeled bicycles, skateboards, ride-on toys with batteries;
Outdoor and fitness toys: complex fitness sets, including rings, horizontal bars, swings, ropes, rope ladders, slides, and complex climbing components, skipping ropes, etc.;
Sports equipment: full size baseball set, miniature basketball, soccer ball, frisbee, rugby ball, roller shoes, badminton, ski set, table tennis (age 8), field hockey, ring game, croquet, sled and toboggan, light swimming and diving equipment;
Playing water and sand games: ship model suits, electric sailboats, working boats, electric boats, remote control boats, sand playing tool sets, etc.;
Shooting toys: pistols with triggers (safety and supervision are required), pistols that can eject table tennis balls, throwing weapon toys, water pressure rockets (only available for those over 8 years old);
【Skill Toys】
Toys that develop special skills: conceptual toys (human structure, physical world, galaxies, universe, moon, etc.), scientific toys (chemistry sets, scientific models, weather models), computers, clocks, balance beams, microscopes, protractors, telescopes, typewriters, cameras, etc.;
Music: Rhythm instruments, begin to learn to play real instruments, learn to read music, become interested in certain instruments at age 7-8 (e.g. piano, harp, ukulele, flute, trumpet, and violin etc.), at the age of 8, they will be interested in some specific dances (such as ballet, modern dance, tap dance, folk dance, acrobatics, etc.), learn to record or take pictures by themselves, are interested in folk songs, and also like to dance fast;
Reading: Like to listen to complex stories, and develop their own preferences for specific story content. This stage is suitable for reading some childhood classics, myths and legends, fairy tales, biographies, dictionaries, etc., and will be familiar with children, animals, nature, space, etc. , planets, appealing, magic-themed books;
Art: crayons, watercolors, pencils, and other drawing tools, chalk, paper of various materials and colors, sketchbooks, adhesives of all kinds (except dangerous ones), watercolor markers, and plaster of paris, stamping abrasives, and pulp, etc. Material.
★Toys suitable for children aged 10-12
Children at this stage gradually develop different personalities and interests, and they may be interested in reading, science, computers, ponies, arts and crafts, architectural models, collecting objects, formal arts training, acting, sports, and competitive games. Here are toys for them:
【Indoor toys】
Construction toys: 80-100 building blocks, wooden, plastic or metal, can contain small parts, sets with electric components, sets with gear transmissions, and complex components can be assembled according to the instructions;
Puzzle toys: children aged 8-10 can play 100-500 piece puzzles, children over 10 years old can play 500-2000 piece puzzles, three-dimensional puzzles and complex jigsaw puzzles, etc.;
Model-making toys: I like to design and manufacture model toys by myself using materials such as wood, plastic, paper, cards, beads, tiles, and cloth;
Manipulation toys: mathematical models, mechanical models, scientific models and simple physical models;
Decoration games: decorations of various sizes, and fragile items such as glasses are also favored by children, simple sewing sets, jewelry, feathers, sequins, beads, etc.;
Dolls: detailed and realistic dolls, fashion for your age, kids, barber dolls and more, paper dolls, fantasy character dolls and dollhouse sets, realistic plush toys, unique and chic dolls and more, while You can also operate puppets by yourself; at this time, children may start to do real cooking, dressing up, and other games by themselves, instead of just using dolls to complete these things;
Role-playing class: use a mirror like an adult;
Game Toys: Now that games require speed, strategy, dexterity, competitiveness, and careful observation, children often enjoy maze games, chess, card games, more complex math games, complex reasoning games, word games/spelling games , test games, dominoes, checkers, checkers, guessing games, Ludo, theme and strategy games, etc.;
【Outdoor toys】
Ride-on toys: two-wheeled bicycles (children aged 11-12 can ride adult bicycles), electric ride-on toys (many children can control them by themselves, but it needs to be reminded that children under 12 years old cannot ride them Take adult motorcycles, because they still lack personal knowledge of speed and safety);
Transportation toys: remote control vehicles, electric trains, electric racing cars, electric cars (children can sit in and control them, but they need to wait until they are 11-12 years old and be supervised by adults)
Outdoor and fitness equipment: complex fitness sets, including rings, horizontal bars, swings, ropes, rope ladders, slides, and complex climbing components, skipping ropes, and even weightlifting tools;
Sports equipment: normal-sized volleyball, basketball, football, rugby, Frisbee, skating, skiing, hockey, hoops, croquet, table tennis, badminton, tennis, golf, swimming and diving equipment, etc.
Play water and sand games: be able to row a boat by yourself under the supervision of an adult, electric model boats (including gas-powered model boats), remote control boats, etc.;
Shooting toys: pistols with triggers (safety and supervision are required), pistols that can eject table tennis balls, throwing weapon toys, water pressure rockets (only available for those over 8 years old);
【Skill Toys】
Toys that develop special skills of learning toys for kids: conceptual toys (human structure, physical world, galaxies, universe, moon, etc.), scientific toys (chemistry sets, science models, weather models), microscopes, astronomical telescopes, field telescopes, protractors, clocks , calculators, typewriters, and more complex video games;
Music: may be interested in real musical instruments (eg, piano, harp, ukulele, flute, trumpet, tuba, violin, etc.) and begin formal training, may be interested in dance (ballet, modern, tap, Folk dance, acrobatics, etc.), may also be interested in music scores and chorus; at this stage, children will begin to develop their own preferences for music types, such as pop music, classical music, quota, musical theater music, etc.;
Reading: The preference and amount of reading for different children will be very different. They may be interested in childhood classics, myths and legends, fairy tales, biographies, riddles, western stories, adventure stories, fantasy novels, science fiction, science, information books , Tell stories about animals or sports, etc., and some children will also start to be interested in specific types of books written by specific authors;
Art: crayons, watercolors, pencils, and other drawing tools, chalk, paper of various materials and colors, sketchbooks, adhesives of all kinds (except dangerous ones), watercolor markers, and plaster of paris, stamping abrasives, and pulp, etc. Materials; among them, children aged 10-13 can have formal painting training according to their own interests.
