Gifts for a Seven-Year-Old
Buy a gift for a 7-year-old that features one of his hobbies or brings out his creative spark. Look for out-of-the-ordinary gifts that you know he doesn't already have in his toy collection. These presents work well for holidays, birthdays or in celebration of attaining good grades or reaching a milestone. Wrap the present in festive wrapping that matches the occasion.
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Board Games
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By the time a child reaches age 7 she has often mastered some board game skills. Buy her more board games to add to her collection. A 7-year-old might enjoy games such as Mouse Trap, Guess Who or Apples to Apples. Mouse Trap teaches kids how to make mouse traps and navigate through obstacle courses along with making their way across the board with small players. Apples to Apples is a comparative question and answer game that includes 1,000 question cards. Guess Who encourages kids to ask questions and guess who has the answer.
Crafting Kits
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Seven-year-old children often love making crafts and other projects. Buy the birthday girl a bead-making kit that teaches her how to craft homemade necklaces, bracelets and other creations. Other crafting kits that work well for this age group include paper craft kits, wood painting kits, crystal making kits and water color paint kits.
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Musical Instruments
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Buy a 7-year-old boy a gift that helps him express his love for music. By this age many kids are beginning to learn how to play musical instruments. Find out what type of instrument he's interested in and buy him a violin, trumpet, flute or other gift that matches his interest. If you can't afford an expensive instrument you can buy him a harmonica, tambourine or small wooden guitar.
Piggy Banks
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Many 7-year-old children are just beginning to learn how to save money. Get him a piggy bank to help him keep track of every nickel and dime he earns. These little banks can give busy 7-year-olds a sense of responsibility. Choose a standard piggy bank featuring a pig or buy him a bank that looks like a cat, dog or small house.
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