Children at the ages of 5-7 are developing their individual personalities and interests. They love playing with toys that are engaging and interesting, like board games, remote control toys, dolls, building sets, action figures and nowadays, mainly computer and video games. Peer pressure sets in at this age, and the popular toys of the moment are very much in demand. Here is a list of the top children's toys for the ages 5 to 7 years.
1. PlasmaCar
This mechanical marvel is the latest in children's ride-ons. Requiring no batteries, gears, pedals or electrical parts, this car moves purely by virtue of the power generated by the human body! All it requires is a rider on a smooth, flat surface. The car can reach speeds upto 10 mph and can be easily maneuvered to turn and go forward and backward.
2. LeapFrog Leapster L-Max Learning Game System
Leapster has come out with an upgraded version of their original Leapster Learning Game System. This time, it can connect to your TV so that youngsters can interact with their handhelds and view the results on the big screen. The LMax is extremely educational, with cartridges teaching math, reading, spelling, vocabulary building and more. Your child will benefit from the Leapster LMax right upto 4th grade.3. Publications International Story Reader
Publication International’s Story Reader is a permanent fixture in our top toy lists. It gets more popular every year with the introduction of new titles. The Disney Classics 4-book Collector’s Edition Story Reader includes 4 Disney Classics stories - Toy Story 2, Pinocchio, The Jungle Book, and The Lion King. Based on a very simple yet effective concept, the Story Reader is very easy to operate. A spiral bound book fits into the slots inside. Simply turn the pages of the book, and an internal detection mechanism triggers off the electronic voice which starts to read. The Story Reader book comes along with a cartridge with more than one story on it. This is a great way to get your child to enjoy reading.4. I Can Play Guitar
Following the success of last year's I Can Play Piano, Mattel has brought out the new I Can Play Guitar. It's based on the same lines as the piano toy, but of course, with guitar related features instead. Also, it's a whole lot more instructional because of the way it's designed, with 4 levels of progressive difficulty. You have to plug the I Can Play Guitar into your TV, and follow the easy to do activities. The frets are color coded, and the software guides you through the process, teaching you basic guitaring skills like strumming and chords. In fact, after trying out all the features, I liked it far better than the I Can Play Piano!5. Playmobil Grande Mansion
Wow! This was my reaction when I first saw the Playmobil Grande Mansion. It's very nicely sized, with 5 rooms and a balcony. The quality of this set is comparable to the other Playmobil sets, which is generally excellent. Youngsters will have a great time playing with their dolls for hours in this wonderful mansion. The price is a little steep for a toy, but this is something that your child will play with for a while.6. Ohio Art Etch A Sketch Wired
Did I hear you say that there's something better than Etch A Sketch? Yes, the Wired Etch A Sketch from Ohio Art is a cut above the traditional version. With wires that connect to your TV, the Wired Etch A Sketch allows your child to turn the entire TV into a huge screen to draw on. Simply shake the unit, and the screen clears, just like the original.7. V.Smile Pocket Plus Learning System
The VSmile Pocket Learning System is a great handheld unit which can connect to your TV. The system works with the original VSmile Cartridges that were used with the VSmile TV Learning System. The advantage of the Pocket version is that it can be taken anywhere, on the road, to a game or to a friend's house. Your child will enjoy playing the educational games and learning at the same time.8. Lego Wild Hunters
Now it's possible to create creatures of the wild with this awesome LEGO Wild Hunters building set. Endless building possibilities will constructively occupy your child for hours. Another winner from LEGO!9. Cranium Family Fun Game
Cranium's Family Fun Game is great for young and old. The entire family will enjoy playing this fun filled game and laughing out loud! A little different from the original Cranium game, the Family Fun game involves sculpting clay, flipping frogs and stacking blocks!10. Alex Ceramic Swirl Art
The Ceramic Swirl Art machine from Alex offers lots of possibilities for creative little hands to work with. Simply put the ceramic piece onto the machine, spin it around and drip the colored paint all over the tile until it is colored. Then bake the piece until it sets. Includes 4 round plates and 4 square plates. This is an ideal craft set for making those special gifts for parents or grandparents.