10 Wicked Gifts for 6-12-Year-Olds
Published 14 May 2021 at 19:31
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In this article, we are going to seize the unseizable. There are hundreds of thousands of toys, playsets, devices, and other cool stuff that kids aged 6-12 years would love to see as their gifts, and it is so difficult to make the right choice! To make things even worse, this age is tricky – not toddlers, yet, they still want to play, not teens, but already personalities with defined interests, hobbies, and preferences. Moreover, starting from 6 years of age kids start to ask for toys or devices that are out of their age range.
Fret not, we have come up with a list of awesome gifts for 6-12-year-olds that will definitely catch the fancy of kids!
National Geographic Crystal Garden
Photo Credit: FirstCry
Price: AED 49;
Age: 8+
This activity kit is a dream-come-true for any future scientist! With its help kids can grow their own crystal trees, conduct experiments, and explore real broken geode. This set mixes science with an art project and the result – a tree made of rose quartz crystals will please the eye!
Air Hogs Laser-Guided Real Wall Climbing Race Car
Photo Credit: Whizz
Price: AED 221;
Age: 8-10
Air Hogs Zero Gravity Laser can drive on any smooth surface. And by any we mean exactly any: it can race up walls, ceiling, floor, ground, wherever you want! The car chases the laser light everywhere and it can make sharp turns and spins. This car indeed has that wow! factor that any kid wants from the birthday present.
KODAK Printomatic Digital Instant Print Camera
Photo Credit: Noon
Price: AED 309;
Age:10+
Today’s kids are spoiled with digital cameras on their smartphones and they tend to make dozens of photos every day. It’s time to remind them that sometimes taking a picture can be fun, entertaining, and meaningful. The Point-and-Shoot Printomatic Camera has a 10MP sensor and wide-angle f\2 lens to make nice photos and it can print 2x3” photos instantly. It does not require ink, toners, or film, yet, it uses special paper so it is essential to decide what photo to print.
It is a perfect tool to capture precise moments with friends and family and it is easy to use, so even kids can handle it.
Ravensburger Gravitrax Starter Set
Photo Credit: Toyzees
Price: AED 299;
Age: 8+
This interactive track system looks rad! No wonder that this construction activity is considered to be a bestseller with more than 6 million sold worldwide. The set includes 122 pieces and instructions for 9 tracks, but, of course, kids can create their tracks and explore how marbles move under different conditions. Also, the set offers 24 problem-solving building exercises so kids can try their hand in engineering.
3 in 1 Wireless Charging Stand
Photo Credit: Kanbkam
Price: AED 46;
Let’s face this, if your kid is 10 years already, there is a 90% probability that he or she has a smartphone. Often the list of gadgets is filled with wireless earbuds and a smartwatch at the same time. And, here is a great thing to keep kid’s devices organized - Wireless Charging Stand. It is compatible with iPhones, Samsung smartphones, Airpods, Huawei and Xiaomi smartphones, and more.
Built-in chip makes sure that the devices won’t be overcharged and ensures overvoltage and overcurrent protection.
Mudpuppy Shaped Puzzle
Photo Credit: Toyzees
Price: AED 71;
Age: 7+
This cool spaceship-shaped puzzle is the perfect tool for the development of Hand-Eye Coordination, Fine Motor Skills, Cognitive Development, Strategic Thinking, and Spatial Awareness. Plus, the unusual shape of the puzzle adds that much-needed Wow!-factor.
PlaySteam Plant Maze Botany Kit Set
Photo Credit: Toyzees
Price: AED 94.50;
Age: 8+
This set is brilliant for young explorers who want to research the possibilities of plants. Watch the plant grow from seed to full-grown plant while finding its way through the maze! It looks like a cool scientific project, and, trust us, not only kids will love this set!
Thinkfun Circuit Maze
Photo Credit: Toyzees
Price: AED 165;
Age: 8+
Thinkfun is well-known for way-up educational toys and sets and Circuit Maze is not an exception. Here, kids have to create a real circuit that lights up the different coloured Beacons. So, it is a great guide into the realm of electrical engineering with 60 challenges that range from beginners to expert level.
Smart Games Anti-Virus Original Board Game
Photo Credit: Toyzees
Price: AED 120.75;
Age: 8+
This puzzle game offers a unique style of play: here, tiles can slide diagonally and move in groups. Anti-virus is really viral, as it can contaminate the whole family! And the instructions offer 60 challenges to achieve.
ThinkFun Gravity Maze
Photo Credit: Toyzees
Price: AED 149;
Age: 8+
Meet the award-holder of the Toy of the Year Award in 2017! It is still one of the most popular and interesting games there is, as it is really absorbing. It offers 60 tasks of increasing difficulty that will check the knowledge of gravity principles to the max in a fun and entertaining way.