Carrie Sue Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 (For the most part) He does like nerf guns, but doesn't play w/ them often. Hates legos, action figures, cars, art supplies, and his marble run. He is a mathy kid and likes to play cards, monopoly, and any board game but Blokus. His big love is playing catch or basketball w/ dad and big brother, but he has lots of balls/gloves/bats already. He likes books, but isn't fluent enough to make reading that much fun at this point. He does like video games, so we'll probably get him 1 game if we can find a super-fun one. He needs SOMETHING to open (besides underwear) on Christmas morning, but I'm coming up dry...does the Hive have any ideas for us? (P.S. Bonus points if the present can be something he can do on his own...he wants someone to play with him ALL day long!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleIzumi Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 CD player and a few audiobooks on CD, then get new ones from the library. Art supplies. Microscope. Bug catching stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksr5377 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 What about the science kits? Not something he could do on his own but it would be something fun to open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakereese Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 I agree with the CD player and audiobooks. Did that for DS a few years ago and he thought it was so cool. :lol: Kapla blocks. My kids have loved these for years, and they are played with almost daily. (there's also citiblocs, they are quite a bit cheaper and easier to find). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokotg Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 snap circuits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakereese Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 snap circuits? :iagree::iagree: That's a good one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plansrme Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 This was my now almost 15 yo, and I'm racking my brain trying to remember what we used to get her. I was going to say audiobooks, as someone else mentioned. Music CDs were also kind of good for her. I know my daughter liked puzzles--those big ones with a bunch of large pieces that come in a box with a carrying handle. How about cool boy clothes? Does he have a favorite sports team whose gloves/hat/sweatshirt he needs? Boots? A sled? A bike? Clock for his room? Geosafari globe? Watch? Anything with his name on it, like a suitcase, backpack or sports bag? Tent for the backyard or play room? Aquarium? This is what we got my 9 yo for his birthday, and he adores it. We gave him the aquarium and stuff for it, and a gift card to buy fish. There are a lot of kid-themed aquariums available at PetsMart. Terri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie Sue Posted October 22, 2012 Author Share Posted October 22, 2012 Awesome ideas! Thank you! He would LOVE the cd player and audiobooks, and I WISH I'd gotten the snap circuits a month or so ago when they were only $25 on Amazon! At least I have some ideas to start with...and puzzles...I forgot all about puzzles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 magnifying glass, flashlight, compass, binoculars, remote control car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Coast Mom Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 What about tickets to a basketball game with dad and big brother? If money is tight, you could get tickets to a high school or local college game. Make a big deal out of the experience - get him a little jersey, have a fun meal or food at the court, take pictures and frame the best shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Rush Hour Jr.. A bike. A hippity Hop (the ball w/ the handle that you bounce on-don't think they are called that anymore though). A scooter. Remote controlled car/truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labst60 Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Kindle Fire! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justLisa Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 My kids love having their own cameras Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sctigermom Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 (edited) iPod with kid friendly apps, audiobooks, and music loaded on it. I love gifting experiences. Movie tickets, bowling, and putt putt would be good. Looking for something bigger check out your local zoo or aquarium. They have behind the scenes packages or some aquariums let you swim with the fish. How about tickets to a theme park? Does he like plays? Theatre tickets. Music? Check out ticketmaster and see what concerts are playing in january. Last yr for my son's 6th birthday we gave him a ticket for a week long zoo camp, for his 5th bday we took him to the rodeo, and his 4th bday we took him to an amusement park (for younger kids). He can't remember any toys that he was given, but he still talks about these experiences. Edited October 23, 2012 by Sctigermom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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