38 Best Gifts for 7-Year-Olds of 2025
At 7, children go from being little kids to grade-schoolers. They start showing off their ability to engage in complex thinking, which includes anticipating next steps (like figuring out complex ways to avoid chores or delay their bedtime!).
Some kids may be ready for toys and games that require longer-term strategizing, so this is a great time to incorporate games that encourage problem-solving, said Brian Mayer, a gaming, learning, and library specialist in New York City.
Seven-year-olds are developing more spatial awareness, too, so look for toys and kits that inspire them to think about how pieces fit together, such as challenging puzzles, said Hilary Conklin, professor at DePaul University’s College of Education. Kids this age may also be ready for toys that introduce them to the basics of coding, especially those (like the Artie 3000 coding robot we recommend) that help them explore fundamental programming concepts in a tangible way. They may also appreciate one-and-done craft or project kits, which can be launching pads to new hobbies and interests, from felting to painting.
My three kids and their friends tested many of our favorite gifts on this list, including a logic game and make-your-own gummy candy. I also relied on the advice of experts, as well as the collective experience of 14 other discerning parents. From her home in Maine, Laura Motley, who writes about all manner of children’s outdoor gear for Wirecutter, compared seven just-for-kids umbrellas to find the one that’s right for this age group. North Dakota–based writer Ambreia Meadows-Fernandez tried over a dozen craft subscription boxes with her two kids to help us determine the best. And to land on the stand-out marble runs most worthy of your floor space, writer and dad Burt Helm relied on his own 7-year old, as well as dozens of other kid testers.
Your 7-year-old may also be interested in Lego sets, learning and STEM toys, and family board games. And we have plenty of other gift ideas for 6-year-olds, 8-year-olds, and kids of all ages.
