AWESOME Gifts for 7-Year-Olds (2023)
Looking for the best gifts for 7-year-olds?
I have some amazing learning and play toy ideas that will be a HUGE hit! It’s the best feeling to give gifts to kids that they will enjoy and use repeatedly.
Let’s get started with The BEST Gifts for 7-Year-Olds.
#1: LEGOs
LEGOs are the best gift for 7-year-olds. We love this set because the kids can build whatever they want! There is also an instruction set for kids to get ideas of things to build.
Features of this toy
1. There are 33 different colors of LEGOs in this classic set.
2. There are toy windows, doors, two baseplates, and six toy tires for the kids to build and create with.
3. I love the container it comes in as well because it can also be used for storage for the blocks!
#2: Instant Print Kids Camera
One of the best Christmas gifts I got for my kids last year was an instant print camera. They love being able to take a photo and have it printed right away.
It’s the best gift for 7-year-olds! They will love hanging up pictures their room.
Ways to Play
1. Take photos– The main reason you want the camera is for the kids to take photos! Upload their pictures to the computer if you want to save any.
2. Add fun backgrounds– Kids have the ability to add some fun backgrounds or silly pictures into their photos. They can have fun adding their face to the backgrounds!
3. Games– There are a few games that they can play on the camera. There are 5 puzzle games the kids can try!
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#3: Kids Watch
This watch is a great gift for 7-year-olds! My kids both want watches this year because they don’t want a “little kid” watch, but I also feel it’s not quite time to give them an expensive watch.
I think this is a great option that makes them feel like it looks more like our watches, but it doesn’t break the bank in case they lose it.
Features of this toy
1. This watch has a lot of options for the kids to explore: a camera, calendar, alarm clock, flashlight, music, recorder, games, pedometer, and more!
2. There is a section where you can add parental controls in place if needed.
3. Takes photos and videos! Your kids will love using the touch screen to play with this watch, and check out all the fun options it has.
#4: Magna-Tiles Magnet Blocks
One of our favorite toys to play with is Magna-tiles. We love this brand specifically because the magnets are strong, and the blocks are a great size.
This had to make the list of the best toys for 7-year-olds because kids can create new things each time they play.
Features of this toy
1. Included in this set are 100 translucent colored blocks! It includes four large blocks and 50 small blocks, and triangles, 20 equilateral, 11 right, and 15 isosceles.
2. This is a great set to start with when building your collection of Magnatiles because it has so many blocks. Kids can create so many different things.
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#5: Arts and Crafts Kit
If you have a 7-year-old who loves arts and crafts, this set is AMAZING! They also have different storage container colors.
This art set has everything you could want when making crafts, art projects, or just creating whatever they want! I love the case everything goes in as well; it’ll help keep things more organized.
Features of this product
What’s included: pom poms, googly eyes, pipe cleaners, scissors, popsicle sticks, clothespins, feathers, beads, stickers, sequins, string, glitter glue, construction paper, alphabet beads, and buttons.
1. Threading– There are a bunch of bright-colored pipe cleaners and beads in this kit. Practice some fine motor skills by threading the beads on the pipe cleaners! You can even have them find the letters of their name and put them in order on the pipe cleaner.
2. Popsicle stick crafts– Popsicle stick crafts are so fun to make and simple! Create fun faces using the googly eyes and pom-poms!
3. Get creative– Put all the pieces and parts out and let them go to town and create whatever they want to make! Having a kit like this will be exciting for the kids to experiment with new supplies!
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#6: Rainbow Loom Bracelet Kit
This rainbow loom bracelet kit is one of the biggest hits with all the kids. It had to make the list of the best gifts for 7-year-olds.
I volunteered in my son’s classroom, and I’m not kidding when I say all the kids had bracelets and rings.
Features of this product
1. Includes easy-to-follow instructions! In my experience with these rubber bands, it’s actually easy for the kids to use their hands to make them instead of the tools.
2. There are 300 beads included! They are fun and colorful for the kids to add to their bracelets.
3. It comes in a case and is easy to take on the go. It also makes it easier to organize all the pieces.
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#7: Marble Run
Marble run is a classic toy that never gets old. This toy makes the list of the best gifts for 7-year-olds because you can use it for years.
This is one of those toys that kids never get too old for. The adults will love it too!
Ways to Play
1. Ideas from the book- There is a booklet that shows different designs that you can create for the marbles to go through. These designs can be helpful in the beginning when learning how to work with the blocks with this toy.
2. Create your own- Most of the time, we create our own marble track. What I love about this is that there are a lot of fails in the design. I stated earlier that this is a great toy to practice problem-solving skills. Have your kiddos try to figure out how to fix any issues.
3. Marble races with two towers- Create two separate towers; they can be the same or different, and see which marble can make it to the bottom first! The kids will go WILD for this activity. They won’t want to stop doing it :).
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#8: Gumball Machine Maker
This gumball machine is at the top of my kid’s gift list for this year. How fun does this look?!
I love how colorful and fun this gumball machine is. It’s the perfect gift for 7-year-olds.
Features of this product
1.Kids get to build their own gumball machine that’s sort of like a marble run, roller coaster, and pinball machine!
2. This gumball machine teaches mechanical physics, simple machines, force, motion, momentum, gravity, Newton’s laws, energy transfer, and more.
3. The kids will watch the gumball go through a series of things like a pulley lift, pendulum, funnel, trampoline, pinball launcher, domino slide, and more!
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#9: Crayola Color Chemistry Set
The Crayola Color Chemistry set is an awesome toy for kids because they can learn, create, and have fun at the same time!
We pull this set out and spend a long time experimenting together! Especially during the cold winter days, this is a fun indoor toy option for kids.
Adult supervision is needed for them to do these safely and correctly!
Ways to Play
1. This toy helps your children learn about mixing colors to create a new color! Kids can discover how to combine two colors to make a new color.
2. The Crayola Color Chemistry Set focuses on both science and art with it’s 50 different experiments that you can try, including making your own colorful volcano, bouncing colored bubbles glow in the dark worms, and of course, slime!
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#10: Walkie Talkies
Walkie-talkies are a huge hit with all ages. They can play with family members or friends with these fun walkie-talkies!
They are the perfect gift for 7-year-olds! Heck, they are a great gift for any age!
Features of this product
1.Kids love playing hide and seek with the walkie-talkies. Especially if one person goes outside to hide and the other person is inside. they can give each other clues as to where they are.
2. They can also be helpful if you are somewhere, like on a camping trip, so you can talk to each other.
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#11: Microphone Portable
My kids LOVE to sing! This portable microphone is so much fun for them to carry around. Plus, you don’t have to hook it up to a karaoke machine or anything.
This makes the list of the best gifts for 7-year-olds because the kids can even record songs and then sing to them!
Features of this product
1. Play or record any song! You can even play songs on Spotify, Pandora, or whatever music app you use, record them, and then sing!
2. It has great sound quality, and you can even change your voice with the five different sound effects! Your 6-year-old will LOVE this feature.
3. It’s a Bluetooth microphone, so you can just charge it, and it’ll work for up to 8 hours!
#12: Mini Basketball Hoop
Here’s a great way to keep your kids active during the winter months indoors!
This is one of the best gifts for 7-year-olds because this basketball hoop can be placed on their door for easy play!
Features of this product
1. My favorite thing about this specific hoop is that it has an electric scoreboard on it! The kids will love this feature, so it makes it easy for them to see how many points they scored.
2. It fits all common doors in a home. It also comes with sponge pads to help protect your door from damage.
3. The best thing about this hoop is that it’s not just for 7-year-olds; older kids and adults would love this gift too!
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#13: Furby
They are BACK! If you grew up in the ’90s, you have to remember the Furby craze. Well, they are back, and it’s on the list of the best gifts for 7-year-olds.
Features of this product
1. What can the Furby do? It’s an interactive toy that moves, talks, sings, lights up, and responds to speech.
2. It has a voice-activated heart gem that you can talk to, and it’ll respond. You can say, “Hey Furby!” to make Furby listen, then say a command to explore each mode
3. It has over 600 responses! It speaks English, and it also has its own Furby language.
4. Furbies can talk to each other, so if you have another one, they can interact, which is so fun!
#14: Kids Bike
My 8-year-old is riding her bike all over the place. She learned how to ride a bike when she was 7, so it’s a great gift for 7-year-olds to learn how to ride!
Features of this product
1. There are a bunch of color options for the bike; make sure to check them out! It has the perfect look for both boys and girls!
2. This bike has extra braking efficiency, a sturdy steel frame, and 2.4″ wide-cylinder tires, which makes riding safe.
3. The bike is 95% assembled. There are instructions included on how to finish assembling the bike.
4. It has an adjustable handlebar and seat for kids when they grow.
#15: Friendship Bracelet Kit
The kids are really into making friendship bracelets and trading them; thanks, Taylor Swift :). This set is the perfect gift for 7-year-olds!
There are a bunch of different colored beads, alphabet beads, and fun charms.
Features of this product
1. The container has about 750 pieces included. It has 12 colors, 90pcs polymer clay beads, 350 letter beads, and different colored strings!
2. It comes in a container that makes it easy to store and travel if you want to take this along somewhere.
3. You can make necklaces, bracelets, rings, hair braids, and earrings with this bead set.
4. This is also a great activity to work on some hand-eye coordination. It’s wonderful for building fine motor skills and concentration.
#16: Captain Underpants Book Set
Captain Underpants is a fun book set for kids to start building their reading skills. My kids both love all of the books.
This is a wonderful educational gift for 7-year-olds. It’s a funny book set for kids to enjoy reading.
Features of this product
1. There are ten books that come in this book set! My kids love collecting sets of books. This is a fun set to collect because they will love reading them over and over.
2. There are eight books Captain Underpants books, plus Volumes 1 and 2 Extra Crunchy Books O Fun!
3. This is also a great idea for an advent calendar if you like giving books each day!
#17: Mario Lego Sets
We love all LEGO sets, but the Super Mario sets are the best. You can mix and match any of the sets to build giant lands, just like in Mario!
Plus, you can get an interactive Mario and Luigi that actually makes noise and keeps track of coins that they get.
Features of this product
1. This specific set won a TOTY Toy of the Year award in 2021 because people loved it so much!
2. You do need to purchase the interactive Mario separately so they can play along. I linked it in case you are interested.
3. It includes Bowser, Dry Bones, Boo, and Lava Bubble figures, plus castle towers with rotating and shaking platforms, a question block, and a time block.
4. It has 1,010 pieces in the set. It is 8+, but my son builds LEGOS all the time, and he is 6. He built this LEGO, and it was fine.
#18: Taco Vs. Burrito Game
I just bought this game to give to my kids for the holidays! It’s such a fun game gift for 7-year-olds.
We love having game night; I can’t wait to add this to our collection. It’s a fun and easy game everyone will love.
Features of this product
1. I love card games because they are quick and fun. This game can be played in 15 minutes; then, you can start a new round if you want!
2. This game was actually created by a 7 year old! Which makes it perfect for the list of gifts for 7-year-olds!
3. It was 56 cards in the pack with ingredient and action cards, taco & burrito holders, and quick start cards.
4. The point of the game is to try to make the best meal with the most amount of points in it. Each ingredient card has a point value! These cards a funny, and kids will love using them.
#19: Magic Show Kit
This is the coolest gift for 7-year-olds! My son is six right now, and this was on his list; I just bought it!
Kids can learn 75 magic tricks with this fun kit.
Features of this product
1. My kids love putting on shows for us. Kids will love learning these tricks on their own or with their friends/family to perform.
2. There are video instructions, which is so helpful because for kids seeing it visually will help them learn how to do it way easier than just reading.
3. There are a wide variety of tricks the kids can learn in the box using a bunch of different supplies.
#20: 3D Art Set
How cool is this 3D doodler art set? This is the only 3D pen set that is safe for kids to use, which makes it the perfect gift for 7-year-olds!
Your kids will LOVE watching their art pop out and be brought to life!
Features of this product
1.It comes with a set of instructions that will be helpful for parents and kids to learn how to use the pen.
2. This pen set is completely safe, you can touch the tip, and it won’t burn you.
3. It comes with a pattern for some of the objects that you can make. Then, you can create things on your own! The instruction manual is helpful to start so kids learn how to use the pen.
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#21: Comic Book Drawing Set
Got a kiddo who loves art? This is a great drawing set gift for 7-year-olds.
They will love creating their own comic book! They will actually receive their comic book in the mail!
Features of this product
1. Kids will create their own ideas to make a comic book. They will write the words and create the illustrations.
2. Once they are all done, they will put their work in the mail and send it to the company to create an actual comic book!
3. There is also a book provided to teach kids how to create a comic book so they can get some inspiration and learn how to make their own.
4. The postage is also paid for already, so you don’t have to worry about postage!
#22: Scooter
One of my kid’s favorite outdoor toys that they have is their scooter. It’s the perfect gift for 7-year-olds.
If this is the first time that your child is riding a scooter, start with a three-wheeled scooter, it’ll be easy for them to learn.
Features of this toy
1.One of the best features of this scooter is that it lights up! You can even change the color.
2. Here are some important things about the safety features: It has a non-slip deck, durable TPE handgrip, and rear brakes.
3. It is foldable, and you can adjust the height for when your child grows! It is meant for ages 6-12 and can hold up to 110lbs.
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#23: Jenga
Looking for a great game gift for 7-year-olds? Jenga is the best game!
It’s a game the whole family can play. We love having family game nights, especially during the winter months.
Features of this product
1. Jenga includes 54 wooden blocks that you can build and play with.
2. Create a tower with the blocks and try to pull the block out without making the tower fall! If the tower falls, that person loses, and you can start the game over.
3. This is a great game for 6-year-olds because it includes some strategy and skill! These are great skills for the kids to work on.
#24: Animal Guessing Game
One of our favorite road trip games is Guess the Animal by Skillmatics! It’s a great game gift for 7-year-olds.
It’s a great gift for all ages, honestly! We all love playing this game together.
Features of this product
1. You can play this game in a group, or you can play one on one! My kids love playing this in the car together. It’s a great way to pass the time.
2. Ask up to 10 questions about an animal on each card to see if the person can guess which animal it is.
3. There are clue cards and bonus questions too! It has 50 cards and six clue cards.
Check out all of the Skillmatics Guess in 10 Games; there are a lot of options!
#25: Giant Bubble Wand Kit
What kid doesn’t love huge bubbles? This outdoor toy is a great gift for 7-year-olds.
Every time we go somewhere and there are bubble wands, my kids just flock to them. So, we decided to get our own to have some fun outside!
Features of this product
1. These bubble wands make HUGE bubbles! It has two handles the kids can hold with a strong string.
2. The bubble solution is non-toxic, environmentally friendly, and biodegradable.
3. It also comes with five refill solution packs! This is perfect for summer fun and parties.
#26: Squishmallows
My kids are obsessed with Squishmallows. This is the best gift for 7-year-olds because it’s a mystery box, which they will even love more! Kids love the mystery surprises.
This is such a cute and colorful collection of stuffed animals!
Features of this product
1. There are 5 Squishmallows that come in the mystery box. You won’t know which ones you get! They are each 5″.
2. These cute and cuddly stuffed animals that kids can take with them on the go or use right at home.
3. There are 20 that you can collect! Click on the link below the product that I listed to see the full list.
#27: Slime Kit
This is an epic set of slime and putty. I had to add this to the list of the best gifts for 7-year-olds because of the different types of slimes.
The kids will love exploring the different textures of each one.
Features of this product
1. There are eight different slimes and putties inside this kit. Included are premade magnetic putty, fluffy slime, glow-in-the-dark putty, liquid slime, color-changing putty, snotty slime, bouncing putty, and 1 DIY glow-in-the-dark slime lab.
2. It comes with storage tins and containers so they can stay organized.
3. These slimes are all non-toxic and safe for kids to use.
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#28: Brain Flakes
One of our favorite toys we have here at home is brain flakes. They are a great gift for 7-year-olds because they can build new things each time they play.
I love open-ended toys like this; the possibilities for building are endless.
Features of this product
1. There are 500 flakes that come in this set. There is an idea booklet for kids to look at to create specific things, or they can create on their own.
2. There is a container to place the flakes back into for easy storage.
3. These are great for kids to build on their own, or they can create with others to make big structures!
#29: Kids Amazon Alexa
Both of my kids have a Kids Alexa. They love it so much that it had to be added to the best gifts for 7-year-olds list.
There are so many fun options that Alexa can do, and parents can set controls to make it work for their family.
Features of this product
1. Alexa can play music, read stories, and answer questions! There are controls that parents can put into place to make sure it is safe for the kids to use.
2. You can set alarms for the morning, it can be a light, and you can also have messages set up so you can talk to the kids through Alexa to make announcements.
3. My kids love to use it most when they are in their room cleaning! They love asking it to tell them jokes and read them stories.
#30: Magic Tree House Book Set
One of my favorite book sets for kids is the Magic Tree House set. They are short books that are great for beginning readers.
Parents can start reading these books to the kids, and then when the kids are old enough, they can practice reading themselves.
Features of this product
1.This book set is for ages 5-8 years old, and they are about 80 pages long.
2. There are pictures in the book, too, so the kids will love looking at those pictures!
3. Included in this set are the following books: Dinosaurs Before Dark (#1), The Knight at Dawn (#2), Mummies in the Morning (#3), and Pirates Past Noon (#4).
This is a great gift for 7-year-olds if you are looking for an educational gift!
Final Thoughts and Conclusion
I hope you were able to find some great gifts for 7-year-olds in this article! I’d love to hear what your favorite gift is for this age.
Happy Shopping!
Deena
