AGE GUIDE 5+

There's a tremendous explosion in learning ability at this age, and it's a good time to introduce interactive educational toys that teach math and verbal skills, such as phonics boards or tablets with parent-approved games. Its suggested you "Choose toys that say positive things like 'Good job. Let's try again' instead of ones that make negative beeping noises whenever kids get an answer wrong,". Kids are now able to imagine that they are someone else and may fantasize about being teachers, pilots, ballerinas, athletes, fairies, or anything they like

Art supplies, craft kits, Play-Doh

Blocks of different shapes

Computerized toys that teach phonics, reading, or math

Construction sets with large pieces, such as Magna-Tiles, Legos, or fort-building kits

Puzzles of greater complexity

Action figures

Dolls

Costumes

Transportation toys, such as parking garages, airports, and train stations

Board games that don't require reading

Soccer balls and basketballs

Active games such as Jenga