HABA Orchard (Obstgarten) cooperative game
3–6 years
A cooperative dice game with 40 wooden fruits: everyone picks fruit together before the raven reaches the tree.
From 5 years
Gifts for 5-Year-Olds: Ideas for Girls and Boys
At five, many children want to do more: recognise letters, follow rules, build something of their own. These ideas pick that up without overwhelming them.
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Games
HABA My First Game Treasure, game collection
3–5 years
A collection of several first games in one box, good for children who want to try different kinds of play.
noris Fang die Maus (catch-the-mouse reaction game)
4–8 years
A small reaction game for ages 4 and up, suitable as a small gift or a visit present.
Ravensburger Junior Labyrinth
4–7 years
The children’s version of the Labyrinth game from Ravensburger.
Zoch Zicke Zacke Hühnerkacke (Kinderspiel des Jahres 1998)
4–8 years
A race-and-memory game that won the German Kinderspiel des Jahres award in 1998.
Game Factory Die magischen Schlüssel (magic keys dice game)
5–9 years
A dice game about magic keys.
HABA Funkelschatz (Kinderspiel des Jahres 2018)
5–8 years
A game that won the German Kinderspiel des Jahres award in 2018.
Schmidt Spiele Kinderspiel-Klassiker (game collection)
5–9 years
A collection of well-known games in one box: a gift for families who like trying different games.
Schmidt Spiele Kniffel Kids in a metal tin
5–9 years
Kniffel for children in a metal tin: a take-along game and a small gift.
Building & construction
LEGO DUPLO Interactive Adventure Train 10427
2–5 years
A Duplo train to build and ride: building and playing in one. A bigger gift for children who love trains.
Ravensburger GraviTrax Junior Starter Set XXL Planet
3–6 years
A marble run set for beginners: children build the track themselves and see where the marble goes. A bigger gift for tinkering.
Magnetic building blocks, 120 pieces with 2 cars
3–8 years
A bigger magnetic set with two cars: build first, then drive them. Check the age rating, because swallowed magnets are dangerous.
Magnetic building blocks, 45 pieces
3–7 years
Magnetic blocks that click together by themselves, for towers, houses and imaginative builds. Check the age rating, because swallowed magnets are dangerous.
Learning & discovering
Ravensburger tiptoi starter set: My World (German)
3–6 years
Pen and book: children tap the pictures and hear sounds and explanations. In German, so good for bilingual families or learners of German.
Ravensburger tiptoi starter set: Farm (German)
4–5 years
Pen and farm book to tap and listen to: an entry into the tiptoi world for animal lovers. In German, so good for bilingual families or learners of German.
Crafts & drawing
Smowo Mega craft set with mixed materials
4–9 years
A craft box with mixed materials. Children can create freely and try out their ideas, which is good for rainy days.
folia fuse beads starter set
5–9 years
A starter set for laying out colourful patterns that are then fused with an iron. Ironing is a job for adults. A calm craft gift.
KOSMOS Knüpfstern (band-knotting craft kit)
5–9 years
A craft kit for knotting bands: a small make-it-yourself gift.
Books
tiptoi: Kennst du diese Tiergeräusche? (German)
3–5 years
A German-language tiptoi book about animal sounds. It needs a tiptoi pen, which is not included. Good for bilingual families with a pen already.
Outdoors & movement
ABUS Smiley 3.0 children's bike helmet
3–7 years
A children’s bike helmet and a practical gift for the Einschulung (first school day in Germany). Check the right size.
PUKY balance bike for ages 3 and up
3–5 years
A balance bike for ages 3 and up, for learning to balance and roll along: a bigger gift for outdoors.
Pretend play
Wooden accessories for play kitchen and shop
2–5 years
Wooden accessories for a play kitchen or shop, for acting out everyday life: cooking, selling, serving.
Listening
Toniebox starter set with Creative-Tonie
3–7 years
An audio player that children can operate themselves. The Creative-Tonie can hold your own recordings, such as a bedtime story from Grandma or Grandpa. Check the language of any extra Tonies before buying.
Tech & cameras
Kids' camera with instant print and 32 GB card
from 5 years
A camera with instant printing: children take photos and hold the pictures straight away.
Small party favours
Kaleidoscopes as party favours for children's birthdays
from 4 years
A set of kaleidoscopes to hand out at the end of a party: small take-home gifts that show children colourful patterns.
Party favour set for children's birthdays, 60 pieces
from 4 years
A set of 60 small items for party bags: handy when many guests come and each child should take something home.
Age five: puzzling, crafting, trying things out
Many five-year-olds love to tinker. They want to know how things work, build elaborate structures and keep stories going for days. Some already recognise letters and numbers and are proud of it, while others care mostly about movement and imagination. Both are normal. For many children, the year before school is also a time when they want to feel a bit grown-up. In Germany, children usually start school around age six, with a celebration called the Einschulung.
Gifts for girls and boys aged 5
Children this age often know exactly what they like. That can be football and ballet at once, dinosaurs and unicorns, experiments and cuddly toys. When looking for a gift, ask about the current favourite topic rather than thinking about gender. A game or set on that theme usually beats a stereotype.
What helps when choosing
- The manufacturer’s age rating shows whether rules and parts fit. A game rated 6+ can still suit a bright child, with some help. For small parts or experiment supplies, stick to the age rating.
- Durability: building sets, vehicles and outdoor toys get hard use, so solid construction pays off.
- Expandable: a set you can add to later stays interesting for longer.
- Not too much at once: one well-chosen gift is often used more than a pile of small ones.
Playing together
Five-year-olds love it when adults or older siblings try a new game with them. Especially with board games, puzzle books and experiment kits, it is worth playing the first rounds together and then letting go.
Ideas without shopping
A day out the child plans themselves, a sleepover at the grandparents, a bike ride together or an afternoon at the library are gifts that cost nothing and are often remembered. A home-made puzzle booklet or a treasure map for the garden also goes down well.
One more practical thought: some five-year-olds are delighted by something they can look after themselves, such as a small plant to water, a magnifying glass for the garden or a notebook of their own. Gifts like these make a child feel taken seriously, and they pair well with any of the products below. For more complex sets, allow some time to try them out together.
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Frequently asked questions
- What should I give a 5-year-old girl?
- It depends on the child: building sets, books, craft kits and outdoor items often suit. It is best to follow the child’s current favourite topic.
- What should I give a 5-year-old boy?
- Whether it is construction, dancing, football, crafts or audio stories, interests are individual, and the ideas on this page are meant for every child.
- Is a game rated 6+ suitable for a five-year-old?
- Sometimes, with help and adapted rules. The age rating is a guideline; if there are small parts or experiment supplies, stick to it.
- What can I give without spending money?
- A day out the child plans, a bike ride, a sleepover at the grandparents or a treasure hunt in the garden. Time together goes down well with many five-year-olds.
On wimolino you will also find colouring pages and learning games for this age. Go to the learning games · Go to the coloring pages