The Best Gift Guide for 6-Year-Olds in 2023

This gift will have parents and caregivers changing their stance on the whole "no ball in the house" rule thanks to its unique design. At just one ounce, the Ollyball is meant to be enjoyed indoors, but it's durable enough to be taken outside or even to the pool (it's waterproof). Chosen as 2019 and 2020's Toy of The Year, this gift is sure to be a winner.

If you follow the instructions, this magical crystal ball will mist, make sounds, and more. Then eventually, an interactive 8-inch plush toy will appear. Prepare to be amazed as the Magic Mixies cauldron enthralled kids last year. This toy — new to the market this October — hails from the same company.

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This rechargeable remote control truck is so powerful, it can practically scale walls. It also has LED headlights and anti-crash durable tires. It can even run on sand, as well as grass, flat floors, roads, and sidewalks.

Maybe not for your own kids, but give this slime-making kit to a 6-year-old you know. (Sorry to the parents, as slime is never fun to clean.) This set comes with four types of putty and four types of slime. Mess aside, it's a great STEM activity.

This projector functions as a fancy tracing tool. Kids draw on the tracing pad and project onto the wall. They can then use the included Washi tape to create wall art. The best part is, you can peel off the tape, so their decor is not permanent. The kit comes with a flashlight, five Washi tape rolls, five idea cards, a drawing pad, and an erasable marker.

If the 6-year-old you're buying a gift for is quite a singer, this magic mic will get plenty of use. Hook it up to a phone with a cord or Bluetooth to stream any song. It can also record.

This gift will help the amateur astronomer in your life take their love of flight to new heights, literally. This outdoor game promises hours of fun as users attempt to stomp on their rocket launcher hard enough to send it soaring (each rocket has the ability to reach 20 stories in height).

Welcome to the family Madrigal... in LEGO form. The enchanted Encanto house comes to life in this easy-to-put-together set that's suited for kids ages 6 and up. It also comes with some of your favorite characters for imaginative play.

By now, you know how popular pop-it toys are. This set of two purses takes the new fidget toy to the next level. In this pack, you'll get bags that are designed as a rainbow and a unicorn.

Perfectly sized for a 6-year-old, this Micro Kickboard scooter features three wheels and is one of the easiest to steer (by leaning). Choose from several different colors. Safety first! Don't forget to buy a helmet while you're at it.

The tried and true marbling project is made simple with this kit. It comes with everything you need but the water. Buy it for the young artist in your life to teach them a new painting technique they've never tried.

Kids this age still love any opportunity to play pretend, which is what makes the Qai Qai doll such a great option. Not only will boys and girls get a chance to flex their nurturing muscles with the doll itself, but they'll also get a chance to be creative thanks to the cardboard "house" she comes with. The design is purposefully left blank so kids can color it in however they choose.

Kids this age are just starting to develop their reading skills which is why giving the gift of a book from the Aya & Pete series can be as educational as it is enjoyable. These books are great for practicing reading or for snuggling up with their favorite adult for a bedtime story.

With the new Barbie movie still on everyone's minds, the 6-year-old in your life is likely to go wild for a doll from the "reveal" series. The fun is in the unboxing when what's inside is revealed​. They'll get 10 items in each container, including a plush rainbow unicorn, Barbie doll, clothes, accessories, sponge-comb, unicorn headband and mini pet unicorn.

Measuring 12 inches in height, this eco-friendly baby doll with the most luxe hair will be a great addition to any 6-year-old's doll collection. She's wearing the cutest removable Ankara tutu dress, showcasing African culture.

PLUS PLUS puzzles are all the rage among the 6-year-old age group. Part following instructions and part creativity, PLUS PLUS puzzles allow for kids to exercise their cognitive and motor skills while connecting interlocking mini blocks shaped like plus signs. With this 70-piece set that's easy to store, they can build a robot.

Age six is the best time to collect rocks and minerals, and learn about them in the process. This set comes with 15 stones and gems to play with and examine with an included magnifying glass, book, display case, and an ID sheet.

Reinventing "screen time," this CreaTV box (made of wood) gives kids the opportunity to draw their own stories and display them like they're an animated movie. Not great at drawing yet? Pre-made story rolls are ready for their coloring greatness.

This toy may look like luggage, but inside you'll find items for STEM projects, including goggles, a beaker, a flask, three test tubes, a removable ruler, a scale, an eye dropper, a funnel, a double-sided measuring spoon, stickers, and cards to tell you how to conduct experiments.

What's better than a doll? A doll that plays, that's what. This one takes off when it's launched from its base. While she's flying, if you touch her wings, she'll stop. Recharge with the USB cable for nonstop play.