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Christmas Gifts for Kids Ages 5 to 7

The gifts that get played with long after Christmas morning: building sets, pretend play, art supplies and outdoor toys that are just right for kids ages 5 to 7.

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1 A LEGO Classic creative brick box

At six, kids are ready to build straight from imagination, and a big tub of colorful bricks with wheels, windows and eyes turns one gift into hundreds of creations. It's the kind of present that still gets played with long after the wrapping paper is gone.

2 A magnetic tile building set

Magnetic tiles click together into castles, rocket ships and rainbow towers in seconds, so even a young builder gets a satisfying result fast. They're a quiet, screen-free favorite that siblings and grown-ups end up joining in on.

3 A deluxe art supply case with markers, crayons and colored pencils

One zip-up case packed with markers, crayons, pencils and pastels makes a budding artist feel like a real professional on Christmas morning. It's an easy win for the kid who always asks for paper and something to draw with.

4 A play kitchen food and pretend grocery set

Pretend play is at its peak around age six, and a basket of play produce, cans and cutting food invites hours of cooking, shopping and serving "dinner" to the whole family. Great for solo imagination or playing restaurant with a friend.

5 A kids' doctor or veterinarian role-play kit

A carry case of stethoscope, bandages and tools lets a six-year-old check everyone's heartbeat and bandage every stuffed animal in the house. It's wonderful for building empathy and easing nerves about real doctor visits.

6 A pop-up backyard soccer goal set

This one gets them outside the minute the presents are opened, and the goals fold flat for easy storage in the garage. Perfect for a kid with energy to burn and a yard or park nearby.

7 A build-your-own marble run construction set

A less obvious pick that rewards tinkering: kids snap together towers and tracks, then watch marbles zoom through the twists they designed. It sneaks in real problem-solving while feeling like pure fun.