Toys and Play 6 to 8 Year Olds - Seattle Children's
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Toys and Play: 6- to 8-Year Olds
Children play from the moment they are born.
Play is how they learn about themselves and
their world. It is how they develop and practice
the physical, thinking and social skills needed in
life. These tips will help you choose toys and play
activities for your child based on their age or
stage of development. Think about sharing them
with your child¡¯s other caregivers, too
6- to 8-year-olds:
? Enjoy large muscle activities like jump rope,
bike riding, roller blading, ball games and
hopscotch
? Also enjoy fine motor activities like drawing,
braiding, cutting, jigsaw puzzles, weaving,
wood work and simple sewing
? Make use of reading, writing and simple math
in games and toys
? Enjoy nature and simple science
? Have an increased interest in friendship and
belonging
? Prefer to play with same-sex friends
? Like riddles, jokes and using secret codes
? Play well with others and want to play fair
? Do not like to loose and may cheat to win
? May collect things (cards, dolls, etc)
? Like dramatic play and putting on shows
? May be ready for athletic and team sports
? May want to start lessons in music, dance,
drawing or crafts
Toys and activities
Active
? Two-wheeled bike
? Skate board and scooter
? Jump rope
? Complex gym sets with rings, bars, swings,
ropes and slides
? Sports gear and balls
? Ski, snowboard, sled and hockey gear (with
adult supervision)
? Roller blades and ice skates
? Horseshoes, croquet and badminton
? Ping-pong and foosball (from age 8)
? Sand and water play toys
Construction
? Large sets of blocks or bricks
? Complex construction sets made of wood,
plastic or metal
? Sets with motorized parts and complex gear
systems
Transportation
? Small cars and trucks and collectibles
? Large-scale realistic cars and trucks with
working parts
? Train sets (electric sets at 8 years)
? Simple remote-control cars
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Toys and Play: 6- to 8-Year-Olds
Make believe
Arts, crafts and music
? Dolls with many accessories, house and
equipment
? Collector dolls, paper dolls and action figures
? Stuffed animals
? Puppets and theater
? Dress up clothes and make-up
? Magic and disguise kits
? Props for dramatic play (store, school, library,
office, space)
? Cooking and sewing equipment that work
? Crayons, paint, markers, pencils, stencils,
pastels and chalk
? Sketch pads, art paper and coloring books
? Scissors
? Clay, plaster of Paris and papier-mache
? Looms and knitting spool
? Beading, mosaic tiles, leatherwork, sewing
kits, weaving and jewelry making
? More complex woodworking tools (with
adult)
? Photography
? Model airplanes and cars
? Rhythm instruments
? Music, dance and gymnastic lessons (age 7
or 8)
? Device for listening to music
Learning and games
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Simple strategy and rule games
Word, match, and spelling games
Puzzles
Balance and scales
Mechanical models with pulleys, levers and
pendulums
Models-human body, physical world, space
and moon
Science and weather kits
Microscope, telescope and binoculars
Protractor and calculator
Apps, computer or hand-held games for
teaching math, drawing/graphics, story
writing and music writing
Video games (check for age level)
Books
Safety
Choose toys that meet these safety guidelines for
this age:
? Non-toxic materials
? No sharp points or edges
? No electrical parts without adult supervision
Always use the right safety gear with activities,
such as helmets, knee and elbow pads and life
jackets.
To Learn More
? health-safety/
keeping-kids-healthy/prevention/toysafety
? Your child¡¯s healthcare provider
Seattle Children¡¯s will make this information available in alternate formats upon request. Call Marketing
Communications at 206-987-5323.
This handout has been reviewed by clinical staff at Seattle Children¡¯s. However, your child¡¯s needs are unique. Before
you act or rely upon this information, please talk with your child¡¯s healthcare provider.
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