Gift Guide: Gift Ideas For Early Elementary Students

The Kaplan team has the perfect gift guide for the 5-7 year old child in your life. The verbal skills and imagination of the early elementary student can be fun to buy gifts for. Our gift list spans the spectrum; whether you are tempted to indulge in the nostalgia of your own childhood toys or try exploring some innovative new toys. It is our hope that this list of gift ideas for children ages 5-7 will help you gift the magic of play.

marine life

Discovery Boxed Marine Life Set

Ages: 3 years and up

It's easy to go on an adventure with the View-Master! With bigger and brighter images, this favorite childhood toy has a fresh new look. Take a safari through Africa, swim with dazzling fish, or experience pre-historic life with each View-Master reel. Venture beyond the deep ocean and explore amazing 3D images of marine life. Reels are compatible with all View-Master viewers.

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barbue

Fully Furnished Barbie House with Barbie Puppy

Ages: 3 years and up

Imaginations are invited to move right into this Barbie® dollhouse featuring 360-degree play, two stories, four play areas and tons of storytelling pieces! This fully furnished Barbie® house features a modern design with signature Barbie® style and everything kids need to play out their stories, including Barbie® doll and her adorable pet puppy! When done playing, close the house up for easy clean-up and on-the-go play. Set includes dollhouse, a single Barbie® doll, puppy and themed accessories. 

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marbles

Magnetic Marble Run Set

Ages: 3 years and up

Enhance and encourage STEM learning with this Magnetic Marble Run Set! This 120 pc set includes colorful and translucent magnetic building blocks and tiles that connect together to create a 3D race track, while enabling children to stimulate their imagination. Set features 10 different geometric shapes, including columns, slopes, slides, funnels, U-turns and steel weighted marbles. Open-ended possibilities allow frustration-free play time, hand-eye coordination, motor skill training and more. 

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trains

Super Cityscape Transport Bucket Train Set

Ages: 3 years and up

Perfect for every lover of trains, this is a great set for older children. Use the included storage box and lid within the tracks and use block pieces to build a town around the structure. Your little one will appreciate the added features of the fire department and firetruck and the airport with included airplane! Move the train, passengers, and cargo around the track with ease and play for hours.

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madminton

Giant Boomer Badminton Playset

Ages: 5 years and up

You've never played badminton like this! This Giant Boomer Badminton Playset is fun for kids and parents, and features oversized rackets, a giant ball and an oversized birdie for whacking and playing. Ideal activity to engage family and friends in a healthy, active yard game.

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balls

Gradient Moon Ball

Ages: 5 years and up

Hold the moon in your hands! These unique balls have a light-weight design that allows them to bounce like there is no gravity and with a crazy spin. Makes a unique 'Pop!' sound when it hits pavement. Turn a regular game into a fun, out of this world challenge for the playground, back yard, gym, basement, etc. Great for special needs.

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saucer

Light Up LED Flying Saucer

Ages: 5 years and up

The Light Up LED Flying Saucer puts a new spin on a classic childhood favorite! 100% kid powered, the flying saucer can fly up to 40 feet. Switch on the LED, hold the handle, pull the rip cord and watch as the saucer flies into the sky. LED light battery is included - no fuss or hassle, just fun! Made for kids and easy to use, kids can turn the handle for directional play.

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case

Plus-Plus Travel Case with 500 Pieces

Ages: 5 years and up

The perfect travel toy just got even better! The Plus-Plus Travel Case With 500 Pieces & 2 Base plates is the perfect companion to take to restaurants, road trips, or anywhere else on the go. The durable fabric exterior over a flexible, but rugged case, features a convenient carry handle. The unique Plus-Plus shape design allows kids to construct 2D or 3D and even curved structures. Bricks come in a mix of basic and neon colors. The travel case includes 100 Plus-Plus(pieces and 1 white base plate, also included is the Plus-Plus® 400 Piece Basic Set with green base plate.

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cars

Stomp Rocket® Dueling Stomp Racers

Ages: 5 years and up

Challenge your friends with the Stomp Rocket® Dueling Stomp Racers - 2 Air Powered Race Cars. This dueling set allows 2 kids to launch cars at the same time, so you can see who gets to the finish line first! Play inside, or take the Stomp Racers outdoors. A great way to get kids away from screen time and become more active.

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barbiecamp

LEGO® Friends Beach Glamping

Ages: 6 years and up

Kids who love the seaside will love this LEGO® Friends Beach Glamping playset! Spend the perfect day and night on the beach with your friends. Children can recreate their ideal day playing at the beach, followed by a night of camping fun. Beach Glamping playset includes 3 mini-doll characters, a puppy figure, tent with bunk beds, stove and fabric cover, plus a spinning wind turbine to power the lights, and many other accessories.

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monstertruck

LEGO® Technic™ Monster Jam® Grave Digger®

Ages: 7 years and up

Ready for the ultimate smashing, crushing, gravity-defying monster truck experience? Then strap in and prepare for the performance of a lifetime with the LEGO® Technic™ Monster Jam® Grave Digger®. See the ghost and fire details, just like on the real truck. Huge tires and pull-back action make high-speed jumps and flips easy. Nurtures imaginative role play and open-ended adventures in realistic settings.

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spacepuzzle

Plus-Plus Puzzle By Number® 500 Piece Space Puzzle

Ages: 7 years and up

Plus-Plus Puzzle By Number® - 500 Piece Space Puzzle combines the artistry of a paint by number with the satisfaction of a puzzle into a unique creative experience. Using the enclosed pattern, fill in the design by matching each number with the corresponding color. A fun tool for developing motor skills and recognizing colors, patterns and sorting.

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