Top Ten Gift Ideas for Boys 3-5

Christmas shopping can be so much fun ,Especially when you are shopping for little boys between the ages of 3 and 5 years old. This age group of boys is so much fun to shop for because they are in a development stage where everything is a learning experience. The 3 to 5 year old range is the most easily impressionable age and they get so much excitement from opening gifts. Here are the top ten Christmas gifts for boys ages 3-5.

10. Bob the Builder- Every boy will enjoy the fun of building. Bob the builder has a great line of videos, toys, and apparel that will encourage any young boy to pretend he can build anything by creating a sense of enthusiasm and excitement. These toys and videos create the opportunity for a great learning experience and will also teach them good morals about team work.

9. T.J. Bearytales- Very similar to the old Teddy Ruxpin from the late 80's early 90's. This bear is an interactive story teller that reads books and interacts with your child. The Teddy Bear has a line of books to choose from. Each book has its own insertable cartridge that fits into the back of the bear. This bear is very soft and durable. It is so unique because it has eyes that open and close and the mouth moves as it speaks and sings. What a great way to encourage a little one to enjoy reading. This item usually retails at about 34.99 and can be found at the large retail stores, including WalMart, Target, and Toys R US.

8. I spy books- These books help encourage kids to find hidden items on the pages of very well designed books that are themed. These books are beautifully illustrated and captivating. They can be purchased at large retail stores and bookstores accross the country.

7. Imaginext Adventure Castle- This little castle is big on adventure. IT has a draw bridge, trap door, hidden staircase, trap door and a secret escape and it has six activated key points. This is a great toy that will encourage the youngster on your list to explore his imagination. These can also be found at the larger toy stores. The average retail is about 39.99

6. My First Leap Pad- This is another great learning tool for children age 3-5. It is an interactive system that allows kids to read stories at the touch of a pen. There are several games/stories to choose from. They all are desinged to encourage skills such as reading, math, shape recognition, alphabet and numbers. The stories are fun and colorful too. The average Leap pad costs between $20 and $30.00. The interactive games can be purchased seperately. They even cater to such popular shows as Dora, Diego, and Thomas the Tank Engine.

5. Single person tent- Throw in a flashlight and a sleeping bag and your child will have a tent of his very own that can be set up in any room. Most little boys would be thrilled to have a place of their own to read, color, and play. Single person tents are actually more durable than the ones that are designed as play tents. These can be purchased at sporting goods stores and large retailers. The price will vary depend on the quality and design.

4. VSmile- This is a game system for preschool aged children. It is interactive and plugs into the tv. It is very much like a video game but it teaches math, and language. It is so much fun, they won't care that they won't even realize they are learning in the process. This item retails for about $35.00, games can run up to $20.00 each.

3. Kids Kraze Giga Ball- This is an inflatable ball that measures 51" in diameter. Kids can crawl on this and roll around on it for hours. It has cushioned sections and is highly durable. It's almost like a playground in itself. The material is strong enough to withstand being rolled about on hard surfaces, but soft enough to keep kids safe. Retails for 50.00.

2. Soft and Sturdy Jumbo Blocks- These are durable, soft and made of dense material for sustaining wear and tear. You can pile them high, build, create and knock them down again. This is a great gift that will encourage imagination, building skills, shape recognition, and color recognition. These blocks retail for 49.99 and can be purchased through Montgomery Ward. This set contains a combination of 44 shapes of blocks.

1. Thomas the Tank Engine- Anything from the Thomas Tank Engine Collection is in high demand for this age group. A long line of items including die cast engines, wood engines, book, videos, play mats, tables, tracks, expansion sets and much, much more. My son has played with his trains so much the paint is chipped on most of his engines. He never gets bored with them. The only downside is that they will want to collect more and more! These are great imagination toys. The price varies on each engine type and set. The more elaborate, the more expensive. They can be purchased through toy stores, Walmart, Ebay, Target and many other stores.