19 great gifts for 6-year-olds: Squishmallows, Yoto Player, Play-Doh and more

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So, you have a 6-year-old on your shopping list this year, and you're not sure what to get them. We've got you covered with a list of great present ideas just for them. Whether they're into science or sports, you're sure to find just the right present to wrap up this holiday season. But be sure to shop early, because popular toys are selling out quickly. 

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Here are our favorite gifts for 6-year-olds.

1. For the kid who likes to build: Magna-Tiles 

Whether they're already the lucky owners of a collection of Magna-Tiles or they have yet to start one, you can't go wrong with a set of these cool magnetic building blocks. Kids can easily create elaborate structures by connecting the edges of the colorful pieces. Magna-Tiles are an ideal gift for kids with younger siblings because there are no small pieces and little ones without fully developed motor skills can enjoy the tiles, too. 

Get a 32-piece set of Magna-Tiles at Amazon for $49.99

2. For the kid who likes dinosaurs: Playmobil Dino Rise T-Rex

Let their imaginations run Dino-wild with this awesome Playmobil set. Complete with a spring-loaded cannon, a catapult and interchangeable armor for the intrepid knight, this set will engage them in imaginary play for hours on end. 

Get the Playmobil Dino Rise T-Rex at Amazon for $47.70

3. For the kid who is glamorous: A makeup kit 

If the 6-year-old on your list likes to get dressed up and made up, give them the gift of their very own makeup kit. This one has everything they need including eye shadow, nail polish and lipstick, plus it's non-toxic and comes in an adorable case. 

Get the Awefrank Kids Makeup Kit at Amazon for $28.99

4. For the kid who likes to sleep in: A pair of super soft pajamas

Incredibly soft pajamas in an adorable holiday pattern? Now that's a winning gift. Little Sleepies bamboo PJs are adored by celebrities, and for good reason: they're buttery soft, cozy and super stretchy. Plus they're durable which means they'll last your kid until next December (when they're sure to request a new pair). 

Get a pair of Little Sleepies pajamas for $32

5. For the kid who likes mazes: Hexbug Flash Nano 

This Hexbug playset is one of the most popular toys in our playroom. Kids can design their own obstacle course and set their wriggly bugs free to make their way through it. 

Get the Hexbug Flash Nano nanotopia playset at Amazon for $49.99

6. For the kid who likes card games: Taco vs. Burrito

Taco vs. Burrito is a card game that the entire family will love playing—yes, even the adults. It's silly, funny and lots of fun. It requires just enough strategy to make it challenging, but not enough to make it too hard for 6-year-olds. Plus, kids will love that the game was invented by a 7-year-old. 

Get Taco vs. Burrito at Amazon for $19.98

7. For kids who love being outdoors: Walkie Talkies 

You really can't go wrong with a set of walkie talkies. Kids will love being able to talk to each other from across the yard—or even across the neighborhood—and you'll be amazed at all the imaginary play this classic toy lends itself to. Kids may initially need a little help figuring out how to use them, but once they get the hang of it they'll have a blast. This set has a 4-mile range, flashlight and comes in a variety of colors. 

Get the Fayogoo set of walkie talkies at Amazon for $26.99

8. For kids who like to cook: An eat2explore subscription

For kids who like nothing more than helping in the kitchen, you can't go wrong with a subscription to eat2explore. Each month, eat2explore sends boxes (called Explorer Kits) containing easy recipes, spices and sauces for three dishes inspired by a specific country. Kids who are independent readers can easily complete the recipes without too much adult help, but no matter what age, your kids will enjoy cooking—and trying—new food. 

Get an eat2explore Explorer Kit starting at $24.95  

9. For kids who are crafty: An easy stained glass kit 

This mess-free craft kit is adored by kids and parents alike because it's fun, creative and clean up is a breeze. No paint required! Simply place the included translucent stickers into the grooved butterfly-shaped frame, and then hang the finished piece in the window. 

Get the Melissa & Doug Stained Glass Made Easy Activity Kit for $13.99

10. For kids who love stories: Yoto Player 

A great gift for kids who love storytime, the Yoto Player is a cute, compact device that provides screen-free entertainment. Kids can easily control what the Yoto plays simply by inserting the included content cards. There's also a kid-friendly daily podcast as well as a radio station that plays popular music. 

Get the Yoto Player Starter Pack at Amazon for $109.98

11. For kids who like board games: Bugs in the Kitchen 

A fun game for readers and pre-readers alike, Bugs in the Kitchen challenges players to try to get the moving Hex Bug into their "pantry." Players have to figure out how best to adjust the game pieces to guide the wiggly bug where they want it—or just to keep their competitors from capturing the bug and winning the game.

Get Bugs in the Kitchen at Amazon for $27.69

12. For kids who love bathtime: Kid-friendly bath bombs 

They're never too young for self care, so give them the gift of bath products designed just with kids in mind. Dabble & Dollop's Droplets are sized just right for small bath lovers, and the set includes 12 bombs in four different scents.

Get Dabble & Dollop Droplets! at Maisonette for $25

13. For kids who like to draw: Crayola Light Up Tracing Pad 

Crayola never disappoints when it comes to innovative art supplies, and their Light Up Tracing Pad is proof positive. The pad features a backlit screen to make tracing especially easy, and it comes with colored pencils and tracing sheets so that they can start using it right away. 

Get the Crayola Light Up Tracing Pad at Amazon for $24.99

14. For kids who like to perform: A magic set 

If you have a budding performer on your list, why not encourage their artistic side with a magic set made just for beginners? Melissa & Doug's Magic in a Snap Hocus Pocus collection includes easy-to-follow instructions as well as all the components they need to put on an amazing magic show. 

Get the Melissa & Doug Magic in a Snap Hocus Pocus magic kit for $18.29

15. For kids who like a silly game: Sloth in a Hurry 

This hilarious game is like charades on steroids, but there are no winners or losers, just plenty of fun. Players take turns drawing a "who and what" card, then spin for the "how" and put it all together. The combinations are often hilarious—think a robot, having hiccups in slow motion—and it moves fast so no one gets bored.

Get Sloth in a Hurry at Amazon for $21.99

16. For kids who like fairies: A fairy kit 

Bring the magic of fairyland home with this adorable kit that includes everything they need to create a fairy tableau. Kids can craft tiny fairy doors, a whimsical garland and a fairy dust necklace. With all the included supplies for eight different projects, this is a gift that will get lots of mileage. 

Get the Fairy Kit at Uncommon Goods for $25

17. For kids who love to create: A Play-Doh oven 

Play-Doh is a classic for good reason: it's fun, good for their small motor skills and engages their imaginations. The Play-Doh Magic Oven comes with all the gadgets they need to "bake" up pies, cakes and muffins. Plus, the oven lights up and dings when their creations are ready.

Get the Play-Doh Magic Oven at Amazon for $29.99

18. For kids who want to learn about the world: A Little Passports subscription

Give them a gift that keeps on giving all year long with a Little Passports subscription. Each monthly box focuses on a different country, and includes activities and keepsakes that relate to the area of the world. The initial shipment includes an adorable mini suitcase that kids can decorate with stickers and use to store their treasures.

Get a Little Passports subscription starting at $23.95

19. For the kid who loves stuffed animals: Squishmallows

Squishmallows are all the rage right now, and for good reason: They're super soft, absolutely adorable and perfect for cuddling. Whether they're already Squishmallow collectors or new to the fad, they'll love the gift of one that looks like a unicorn.

Get a unicorn Squishmallow at Claire's for $18.99  

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