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Gift Guide for the Active Mind: Ages 3-8

Gift Guide for the Active Mind: Ages 3-8

December 3, 2015 By Katie Chiavarone 3 Comments

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Does your child have a mind with wheels that never seem to stop turning?

I’m sure it is one of those qualities that you absolutely adore, however, you are probably constantly trying to find ways to engage them and keep them occupied in a constructive way. My little guy falls in this category.

His mind NEVER STOPS.

I am showing you this gift guide for the active mind with some of his favorite types of toys. Additionally, with some that I have had the pleasure of seeing (and playing with), and that are on my own list of items I would love for my son!

This gift guide for the active mind includes toys that inspire creativity, critical thinking, logic and active participation in play.

*I am including my Amazon Affiliate links for your convenience, if you choose to shop through these links, I will earn a small commission. I received some product in exchange for inclusion on this guide, however, all opinions expressed are my own.

Gift Guide for the Active Mind

I am focusing on the 3-6 age range, but children up to 8-10 will love to get creative with these as well! At this age, children learn to manipulate information in a logical way. It is important to provide them with opportunities to manipulate toys, inspire creativity and critical thinking, and employ their imagination while allowing them to actively participate in their play.

Top Toys:

Modarri Toy Cars

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My son loves that he can make his own creations with these cars, and using tools to take them apart and put them back together is the icing on the cake!

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True Balance Coordination Game


This game has the feel of a classic toy with a twist — actually magnetic discs — that require stacking with steady hand-eye coordination. This is tough but doable for my 6 year old, which keeps him busy and challenges him, but also gives him sense of accomplishment and pride upon completion.

 

 

This gift guide includes toys that inspire creativity, critical thinking, logic and active participation in play. Perfect for kids with very active minds!

Marbulous – Translucent Marble Run

Magna-Tiles

Popular Playthings Playstix

Educational Insights Geosafari Jr. Jungle Crew Lab Set (check out our review here)

Laser Pegs 4-in-1 Cars Building Set

Tegu Magbot Wooden Building Set

HEXBUG Spider

Learning Resources Gears! Gears! Gears!

Melissa & Doug Pattern Blocks and Boards

Castle Logix

Lego Mixels

Magnetic Rods

IDO3D Pen and Ink (this is recommended for 8+, but with help, my 5 year old LOVES it)

GeoSmart Lunar Rover by Smart Games U.S.A.

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  1. Jessica Padilla says

    November 12, 2017 at 11:51 am

    My three year old son would love to build with these cars.

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  2. Jewel says

    November 12, 2017 at 11:56 am

    Great giFt ideas!!

    Reply
  3. Ann says

    November 12, 2017 at 3:18 pm

    We have two GraNddauGhters and a grandson who wouLd love to Build and create cArs. Thank you for the opportunity to enter.

    Reply

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