And yet you still want to get them items that offer lots of opportunities for fun, be it by encouraging pretend play, getting them outside and active, working their critical-thinking skills or teaching them a cool new skill. When it comes to shopping for gifts for kids of this age, they're ready for toys and gifts that offer something more, be it a mental challenge to complete, an outlet for their energy or a way to express their creativity. By the time they're 8, you'll be amazed at what they can accomplish - the artworks they can make, the strategy games they can try, the coding and the STEM-themed projects they can do - and without an adult walking them through every step of the process.
Even though it's just a year, there's a big difference between kids who are 7 and kids who are 8 years old.
