6 years old! Six year olds are off to school, thinking about reading, writing, playing and making friends. At this age, some are more aware of “boys toys” and “girls toys” and the toys that their friends have but you don't have to reinforce that.
Safety is still important – be careful of bicycles and similar toys unless the child has a safe place to use them away from traffic and other hazards. Make sure sport equipment is well-made.
Suggestions: Imaginative play with puppets and puppet theatre or dollshouses, more complicated jigsaw puzzles and games that require some reading. 6 year-olds may like to help around the house with lightweight tool sets, garden tools or cooking equipment. Art and play becomes more formal with flower presses and craft sets or simple science sets (magnets etc). Pretend and dress-up toys can be used to act out situations they see in real life: playing shop, television characters, etc. Most six year olds are reading so short novels and non-fiction books will be popular. Check to see if they have a passion like dinosaurs, animals or trains.
6th Birthday Gift Ideas
- Toy Universe Australian owned and run business delivers big brand and unique toys, games and puzzles for children from birth to teenage years, Australia-wide, NZ and USA from Sydney.
- Coolthings – Lots of cool novelty gifts for all ages and great for prizes as well as gifts – see their gifts for children. Coolthings are based in Launceston, Tasmania with delivery Australia wide and free gift wrapping.
- Gifts Australia – massive range of gifts for all ages. Based in Sydney, delivers Australia wide. Check out their
- Booktopia Australian online bookshop with a massive range of books, ebooks and DVDs including lots of Australian titles. Ship as many physical books as you like and save with their flat rate for parcel mail with tracking for anyone with an Australian delivery address. Shipping to New Zealand and international available. See their
- Riot Art & Craft have an exciting range of art accessories, tools and materials that will inspire absolutely anyone of any skill level to get creative. Check their
The Fairy Game Cooperation Game from Gifts Australia
Mr. Winter is threatening the fairies and their beautiful garden, so it’s up to a tenacious group of players to help defeat him! The Fairy Game is a game of cooperation, strategy, and decision-making. In order to banish Mr. Winter, players must gather resources to power a magic wand. Everyone playing wins this award-winning game when Mr. Winter is finally defeated! The Fairy Game includes a game board, 57 fairy garden cards, 44 snowstorm cards, 4 jewel tokens, and 13 snowflake tokens. The game can support 2-4 players at a time and is recommended for girls aged 5+ years. The box measures 32 x 23cm….
A B See Board Book from Gifts Australia
32 pages Suitable for ages 2 – 5 years Board book This may just be the most beautiful way to discover the alphabet, as they discover each letter, they’ll need to look closely to uncover the most beautiful of treasures. This beautiful alphabet board book is all about A B See-ing the A B C’s. Designer, Illustrator and Author Elizabeth Doyle is a highly talented children’s book designer who loves to do things a little bit differently, which is why this stunning book is a truly unique treasure. Inside each letter of the alphabet is a world of discovery waiting to be made. Whether it’s the arrow, apple or armor hidden in the letter A, or the bike, bear or banjo in the letter B, this is truly illustrated joy in a gift for kids….
CreativKits for kids (2 Craft Activities/ month) Magazine 12 Month Subscription from iSubscribe
These professionally curated boxes are also a perfect gift for your nieces, nephews or other kids amongst your family and friends. The best part is that they are locally assembled and delivered free to your doorsteps along with written and rich media instructions. This month's Creativkit is ‘Under the Stars' For younger kids – Make Your Own Tribal beads jewellery & Scratch your own face and eye masks. For Older Kids – Make Your Own Glow in Dark Dreamcatcher and Scratch your own face and eye masks. Order yours today! Why Creativkits? – We offer activities for girls & boys in two age groups 5+ and 8+ yrs. – We offer activities in all interest areas beyond Science, Technology, Maths etc. – We offer kits based on number of activities i.e 2 or 4 activities that you can choose based on your child’s commitments. – We offer a secure platform for children to share their work and ideas thus enabling Learning by Sharing. Apart from quality activity material, CreativKits contain printed and online instructions, featured story of the month and a bonus children's activity. Your ongoing monthly kit includes: 1. Raw materials 2. Instruction booklet 3. Fun trivia quiz 4. Video link 5. Creative activity card So, what are you waiting for? Order your CreativKits subscription box today – don’t let your child miss out! Note: We follow a monthly shipping cycle. Cut-off to order monthly kits is 15th of every month, which are shipped out by 20th of that month. However, a starter kit box can be delivered in 1-2 week timeframe….
StoryBox Magazine 12 Month Subscription from iSubscribe
StoryBox is the winner of the 2020 Parents’ Choice Gold Award. Recognized for its commitment to high quality content over and above all else, here’s what you’ll find delivered to your door each month: – 50+ colour pages filled with exciting and captivating stories – Full length stories ideal for reading aloud, from fairytales to action packed adventures – Brilliant illustrations from top children’s illustrators around the world – Comic strips: join the world of Polo, Little Brown Bear, The Jolly Family and SamSam – Animal World: a new animal is introduced every issue with a fact sheet and comic strip – Wonder with Whizkid: their curious minds will be thrilled with these engaging science features answering their questions with clear pictures and explanations – Games: activities to keep your little one entertained for hours on end – stimulate their creativity and observation skills! StoryBox magazine is brought to you by the publishers of DiscoveryBox, AdventureBox, and AdventureBox Max! magazines….
AdventureBox Magazine 12 Month Subscription from iSubscribe
AdventureBox keeps your kids entertained while they improve their reading and learn about the world through this fun and educational, award winning magazine designed for ages 6-9. AdventureBox is the recipient of the 2020 Parents’ Choice Recommendation. Commended for its consistent delivery of interesting and engaging reading material, AdventureBox is the magazine that keeps kids hooked on reading. Here’s what you’ll find delivered to your door each month: – 60+ colour pages packed with facts, fiction and fun every month. – A multi chapter story featuring action, suspense, drama and humour with exciting illustrations that help newly independent readers develop their literary taste. – Naturebox – uncovering the mysteries of the universe and the magic of nature. – Nibby's Games: every issue is filled with games to play such as spot the difference and mini-quizzes. – Your mail: readers share their favourite puns and one-liners. – Zak Jinks: a hilarious comic strip about a boy who always has a plan to handle the situation. AdventureBox magazine is brought to you by the publishers of Story Box, DiscoveryBox, and AdventureBox Max! magazines….
ThinkFun – Math Dice Game from Toy Universe
Get your kids into a fun mental game with ThinkFun Math Dice Game Who says learning mathematics bores kids ? With this ThinkFun Math Dice Game, kids will enjoy how to do quick addition and subtraction, multiplication, division, powers and roots. More than that, they will learn teamwork, communication and loads of sportsmanship. Perfect for classrooms and even for family games at home, this game improves critical thinking skills and develop a love for numbers. Features : 2 Target Dice 3 Scoring Dice Practice tables Game-Go Bag Comes with clear instructions For 2 or more players Recommended for kids age 8 and above Challenge your kids to a battle of wits and numbers with this ThinkFun Math Dice Game. …
Math Dice Jr. Game by ThinkFun from Toy Universe
Math Dice Jr. Game by ThinkFun enhances maths skills whilst being awesome fun The Math Dice Jr. Game by ThinkFun is a simple game that enhances kids ability to complete mental maths problems in order to win the game. An award winner, the Math Dice Jr. Game by ThinkFun is designed to be fun and interactive as well as educational. Features : Set up the scoring track to race your opponents to the end to win the game. Each player then rolls the 12 sided target die and get your target number. Then you roll all 5 of the 6 sided die and you need to subtract, add, multiply or divide the numbers you get to make your Target Number. Each time you manage to get your target number you move along one space on the scoring track. Have fun playing the Math Dice Jr. Game by ThinkFun whilst learning. …
Melissa and Doug On-the-Go Water Wow Letters from Toy Universe
Melissa and Doug On-the-Go Water Wow Letters is a mess-free painting and drawing travel companion for your kids The Melissa & Doug On the Go Water range is designed to get kids painting without paint. Just fill the refillable pen with water and away they go! Melissa & Doug toys are made to the highest standards of quality and safety and manufactured with non-toxic materials. Perfect for car trips or a quick creative play on the road, the Melissa and Doug On-the-Go Water Wow Letters is perfect for children who enjoyed painting and colouring and is completely re-usable. Features : Melissa and Doug On-the-Go Water Wow Letters is re-usable 4-page colouring and painting book with various fun alphabet themed designs which when used with the refillable water pen reveal vibrant colours. The Melissa and Doug On the Go – Water Wow Letters pages dry over time and as they dry the colours disappear and are ready to be coloured in again. The whole book is easy to transport and the refillable pen slots neatly into the front cover whilst not being used. Suitable for kids, 3 years old onwards. Get your kids to learn how to write, draw and even paint the alphabet with the Melissa and Doug On-the-Go Water Wow Letters. …
Felt Creations – Princess Castle from Toy Universe
Express your creative side with this classic Felt Creations Storyboard, Princess Castle Edition! Stake out your own magical world in felt with this iconic storyboard. Filled with Princes, Princesses and grand castles, this kit is a perfect gift for any child who enjoys free-flow playtime and expressing themselves creatively. With the only limit being your imagination, this Felt Creations set is yours to make your own world. Felt Creations is a producer of some of the most iconic toys for kids driven by creativity and their own imagination. With a sea of scenes that fill their felt storyboards, there is a Felt Creations storyboard that will suit all tastes and interests. Hours of fun are guaranteed with this much-loved brand and its products. Features: Complete with felt characters and props that can be combined together for unlimited creative possibilities Felt pieces stick together easily to the storyboard for no-hassle construction Suitable for ages 3+ This Felt Creations Princess Castle set is an ideal introduction to self-expression for your child, and will assist in both personal development and entertainment during playtime that is away from screens and technology. …
15-Piece Student Stationery Set from Toy Universe
15-Piece Student Stationery Set is your child's companion to an Eco-friendly environment! Teaching your children to learn to write at an early age helps to improve fine motor skills by practicing with pencils and pens. Give your children the proper writing tools with this Eco-friendly stationery set that will make learning and art more engaging and interactive! Prioritize your child's screen-free time as you introduce them to stationery materials that they can use to practice writing, drawing, and learning more about shapes, numbers, letters, and figures. The combination of pens and pencils is a helpful tip in helping the transition from pencil to pen for your children. Let your children have fun learning with Eco-friendly writing tools that they will love! Channel their inner love for the environment with this Eco-friendly set! Features: This Eco Stationery Set includes: 6-pencils 1-black ballpoint pen 1-sharpener 1-mechanical pencil 1-blue ballpoint pen 1-black gel ink pen 1-fine tip black gel ink pen 1-combo pen – black ballpoint one end, yellow highlighter another end 2-highlighters – green and orange Enhances their fine motor skills and essential skills This product measures: 21.0cm x 19.5cm x 3.1cm Suitable for children ages 5 years old and above Equip your children with Eco-friendly stationery materials and tools to learn in productive and efficient ways. Ignite creativity and imagination as they learn to write, design, and colour through this 15 Piece Student Stationery Set. …
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