21 Best Toys and Gifts for 5-Year-Olds Who Say They're a 'Big Kid' Now

Who knew slime could be so educational? This science kit for kids is full of experiments that are equal parts fun and informative. Heck, you might even learn a thing or two as you follow along!

Coming up with activities for your little one can be exhausting. Why not let this popular book do the job for you? It's filled with fun mazes, math puzzles, picture puzzles, and more activities that your kiddo will love.

Your little detective will have a blast collecting clues and jewels with this all-inclusive treasure hunt game. This award-winning game allows for one kid to play alone or many children to work together to go for the gold.

Make some room in the kitchen for your little chef! This cookbook is filled with more than 100 recipes that are just as fun for kids to make as they are to eat!

They'll learn all about the world around them with this interactive globe that connects with a companion app. It features more than 1000 fascinating facts about animals, cultures, monuments, inventions, maps, and cuisines of the world.

They'll have hours of fun making masterpieces with these magnetic tiles in the prettiest pastel colors. The only limit to what they can build is their imagination!

Instill a lifelong love for music in your little one with this mini acoustic guitar. Your purchase includes chord flashcards and even free video guitar lessons!

Art time will be more appealing than ever when you break out these scented gel pens. One reviewer said it was a big hit for kids' party bags!

Unlock their creativity and imagination with this sweet dress-up kit that comes with the brand's bestselling play shoes, a stretchy gem necklace, sparkly heart ring, and a set of clip-on earrings.

Do they have a whole menagerie of stuffed animals they want to take with them everywhere? These adorable pocket-size minis are perfect for just that! And with this quarterly subscription, they'll get three stuffies delivered to their door every three months.

Hat's off to this pick! With its wide brim and soft ties, it's the perfect sun-shielding beach hat for your little one.

They'll say goodbye to screens the second they open this outdoor explorer kit. It comes with everything they'll need to get up close and personal with nature, including a compass, butterfly net, magnifying glass, binoculars, bug containers, and more!

They can play with this golf set outdoors or even indoors on rainy days. Talk about a hole-in-one gift!

It's hot potato with a modern twist! This fast-paced game features more than 30 silly sayings and sound effects to keep the laughs coming as the potato keeps passing!

They'll improve their balance and gross motor skills with this versatile balance board that allows for all kinds of active fun, including standing, twisting, rocking, spinning, and more. It can even be used as a sled!

They can make their own dinosaur lantern with this fun DIY kit that comes with color-changing lights and lots of decorations, including dinosaur stickers, beads, glitter dust, and more. Once their project is complete, it can serve as an exciting new night light.

Snap, snap, snap! Did you hear that? That's the sound of memories being captured on their super cool new digital camera. Budding photographers will have a ball with this one!

They'll paint and plant their own small garden with this popular growing kit. It's a great way to teach kids about the life cycle of plants, as well as how to care for something special.

Take their fort building to the next level with this unique building kit that allows them to make caves, pirate ships, castles, and any other structure they can dream up. When they're done building, top it off with a simple sheet to make their creation complete.

Oh, the places they'll go on this highly reviewed scooter that features light-up wheels. It features an adjustable bar that will allow them to enjoy this kickboard for many more years to come.