Cheap Christmas gifts for young kids.
My goal for giving gifts is to find good quality gifts that will be loved for years, without spending very much money. I know it’s hard, but it is possible! Today I found 25 gift ideas for 5-7 year old boys, all under $25! I hope one of these ideas will be the perfect gift for your loved one!
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Book Gifts for 5-7 Year Old Boys
The ages between 5-7 are such magical times for young kids. Many learn how to read and write during these years, and a whole new world is opened up to them through books. Here are a few of our fave books for these ages.
The Monster At The End Of This Book
One of my very favorite children’s books is The Monster at the End of This Book. This is such a fun, interactive story that brings a laugh with every turn of the page. I have never found a kid who hasn’t giggled with every page turn during this book. Plus, the price is fantastic at $2.98 for a hard cover!
- Easy to Use: Simply plug the device in to household power socket vertically. Installing the devices 30-70 inch from the floor is recommended. The blue LED light illuminate, indicating the device is working.
The Book With No Pictures
The Book With No Pictures is another really fun book. Each page is filled with silly words that “must” be read exactly as shown. It’s impossible to read it without laughing, and it is worth the $9.90! When I worked at my kids school library, this was always the book the students were fighting over!
Piggie and Gerald Book
You can honestly never go wrong with a Piggie and Gerald book! They are so fun and loveable! We spend hours reading them weekly. The Let’s Go For a Drive book happens to be one of our faves and is a great deal for just $10!
- Hardcover Book
- Willems, Mo (Author)
Educational Gift Ideas
Education toys are some of my favorite gifts to give. I love how they keep kids minds active and entertained at the same time!
Lego Gear Bots
Here is a fun and educational gift for 5-7 year old boys. The LEGO Gear Bots combines the magic of legos and technic in such a creative way to help young minds build and learn. This is a gift that is worth the frugal price!
- Build 8 physics-driven kinetic creatures using LEGO Technic bricks and papercraft.
- Includes every LEGO element you need!
- STEM content about axles, cams, cranks, engineering in everyday machines is included in the 64-page book, alongside the step-by-step instructions.
Science Kit
Do you have a boy who loves science? This Science Kit is just the ticket! It can provide hours of fun for you and your son to enjoy together. The price is right at just $12.92!
- MY FIRST MIND BLOWING SCIENCE: 11 mind blowing activities and experiments to delight and educate young scientists. Ages 6 and up.
LEGO Chain Reactions Kit
Another fun education gift is the LEGO Chain Reactions kit. It involves building, planning, and experimenting and teaches your little one how to build 10 different moving machines with all pieces needed included! This is a great toy for helping kids learn, while they are having fun! It is only $18.86
- Nappa silver award winner
- Design and build 10 amazing moving machines – teach your bricks new tricks
- Comes with 80 page instructions, 33 LEGO pieces, Instructions for 10 modules, 6 plastic balls, string, paper ramps and other components
How to Draw Book
Each of my kids have enjoyed these How to Draw books. The shapes are all easy to draw and understand, making it perfect for a young beginner. Plus, it only costs $4.99! A great frugal gift!
- Barbara Soloff Levy (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 64 Pages – 02/19/2009 (Publication Date) – Dover Publications (Publisher)
Sport Gifts
I love gifting fun sport gifts to my boy. Anything that keeps him active, and helps get the energy out is a great gift!
Over The Door Basketball Hoop
Maybe the boy you are shopping for loves basketball?? He might enjoy this fun Over the Door Basketball Hoop for a fun game of basketball in the house. It is only $24.95 and comes with a foam ball!
- ALL-IN-ONE SET: This mini hoop comes complete with (1) mini rubber basketball and inflation pump so you have everything you need to get the game started
- HIGH-QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: The spring-loaded steel rim and shatter resistant backboard ensure premium feel and performance
Soccer Goal Net
Another fun and frugal sport gift idea is this Soccer Goal Net. It’s the perfect size for a basement soccer game or to take outside for extra practice. And it is currently on sale for just $16.99!
- BACKYARD SOCCER GOALS: The Blackhawk Pop Up Soccer Goals are designed to help all players turn any backyard into their own personal soccer pitch in no time to train their skills or play short sided games with friends
- DURABLE CONSTRUCTION: Built with a durable fiberglass frame and all-weather netting, these soccer goals are built to last season after season for long-lasting, premium quality performance
Gifts for Play
We all know that boys love to play! Here are some fun gift ideas for 5-7 year old boys, perfect for helping them to play!
Remote Control Car
Remote control anything is always a sure bet with young boys. This Remote Control Stunt Car is extra special with lights, music and the ability to perform fun stunts and tricks. It is a fantastic deal at just $21.95!!
- LED RC Stunt Car for Kids: Drive the Tornado RC car upside down or downside up; this remote control car features 2-sided off-road driving, bright LEDs, and tough all-terrain rubber tires
Walkie Talkies
How fun would these Walkie Talkies be for your sweet boy? My son loves using his walkie talkies with his friends to play “spy.” It’s really the cutest ever! The reviews are all fantastic and they are only $21.99.
- License free; your kids can keep in touch with friends and families at any time when you camping adventure or in a crowded supermarket
- Compact and lightweight body; ergonomic design with rounded corners is more comfortable and reduce scratches;beautiful and strong plastic can be used for a long time
Voice Changer
This Voice Changer is such a fun toy for little boys. It includes 10 different voice modifiers for lots of fun and experimenting.
- Transform Your Voice- Keep the fun going with 8 unique voice modifiers and endless sound combinations using this voice changer toy. Adjust the side levers to control frequency and amplitude, creating hundreds of unique effects
- Amplify the Fun with Lights and Sound– Featuring a built-in voice amplifier and colorful flashing LEDs, this is a great choice as a gag gift or birthday gift for boys and girls who love interactive play
LEGO Set
When it comes to boys, you can never go wrong with a LEGO set, and the LEGO creator sets are extra fun because you can make multiple creations from the same set. Here is a fun LEGO Dinosaur creator set perfect for young boys! It’s only $14.99!
- T. rex Dinosaur Toy with bright orange eyes, posable joints and head, large claws and an opening mouth with pointed teeth
- The dinosaur toy also includes the dinosaur’s prey in the form of a buildable rib cage
Kids Tool Set
How cute is this Kids Tool Set? My little boy just loves pulling out his toy tools and “helping” dad around the house. Plus, it’s on sale for $24.99!
- PRETEND PLAY CONSTRUCTION TOOLS – This kit includes everything your little one needs to play the role of a mechanic contractor or handyman. Comes with a battery powered electric toy drill, drill heads, pliers, toy hammer, screwdriver (flathead and Phillips), wrench, nuts and bolts, measuring tape, planks and safety goggles.
Night Vision Goggles
My son received these Night Vision Goggles for Christmas last year and absolutely LOVED them! He was so cute playing “spy” with them. They are only $13.99!
- 【 Just Throw Away Uncomfortable Goggle ! 】We know you’re searching a comfortable but cool goggles for your kids.AGM spy night vision goggles is your choice.This night vision goggle is designed for a comfortable fit, very comfortable nose pad and adjustable elastic bands make kids get rid of the uncomfortable feeling when wearing glasses.Power: 4x AAA batteries (Not included).
Nerf Gun
I’ve never met a boy who didn’t love a nerf gun and this Nerf Gun checks all the boxes; it has over 14,000 positive reviews and comes with 6 darts. It could provide hours of fun for any little boy! The price is right at just $18.34.
- FIRE 6 DARTS IN A ROW: Fire 6 darts in a row from this quick-draw, fast-firing Nerf N-Strike Elite Strongarm toy blaster that shoots darts up to 90 feet (27 meters) and includes 6 Nerf Elite darts
Hand Operated Drone
This hand operated drone is the perfect Christmas gift for boys! It’s controlled through sensors by the move of your hand!
- Ultra Bright LED Scoot Drone for Kids: This hand operated drone is the ultra-bright version of the original Scoot drone; enjoy multiple, super-bright green and blue LEDs light up this UFO flying toy with every flight
Flexible Race Track
The Flexible Race Track is a FAVORITE in our house. These tracks are easy to snap together and fun to change the design over and over. It is a good price at $22.69!
- The Ultimate Gift For Kids – Magic Tracks bend and glow in the dark like you’ve never seen before. This 200-piece set includes 10 feet of track plus a Light-Up Race Car with 6 LED lights that keep the tracks glowing bright
Remote Control Robot
How fun is this Remote Control Robot?? The robot can be programmed to dance, sing, and do a lot of other fun activities. It’s only $24.99!
- 【Intelligent Remote Control】This outstanding remote control robot is not only an infrared toy robot, but also a gesture sensing control mode. It can move forward, backward, left, and right with only gestures. It has multi-functions including automatic display and obstacle avoidance, and is equipped with a collision detection sensor to enable it to detect obstacles in front. When moving, the eyes will light up a red LED.
Boogie Boards
I absolutely love these Boogie Boards! They are similar to a white board and chalkboard, but easier to erase and so much less mess. We use them on car trips, during church, and for playing at home.
- Effortless Writing & Drawing: The Boogie Board Jot Reusable Writing Tablet offers a natural writing experience with its pressure-sensitive LCD screen. Write or draw with the included stylus pen, or even your fingernail, for a smooth and precise result every time
Light Saber
The Star Wars craze is back, and not going anywhere anytime soon. This double sided light up saber is perfect for a friendly duel. So fun.
- FUN FEATURES: Sword is 52.25” Long when Connected with Bright LED Lights & Makes Cool Sound Effects. Use as Two Smaller Light Sabers or Connect For the Ultimate Double Saber Sword
Transformers
If you are a looking for a fun, budget friendly action figure for your boy, you might enjoy this Transformers toy. It’s the perfect transformer for young boys because it’s easy to maneuver and transform. You can buy it now at the excellent price of $16.99.
- Medix the Doc-Bot figure converts easily
- Convert him from robot to ambulance mode and back
Games
My family loves all types of games! Board games, card games, silly games! You name it and we want to play it! They are always fun gifts to give because they offer hours of family togetherness and laughs. Here are a few favorites.
Spot It
Our Family LOVES the game Spot It. I was really excited to find a Spot It Jr. for our little one. This game is so easy to learn and play, and so addicting! You can get it for just $9.99!
- EXCLUSIVE ANIMAL THEME: Dive into an exclusive animal-themed version of Spot It! designed to captivate and entertain younger players.
- MULTI-VARIANT GAME: With 55 cards, each featuring 8 symbols, enjoy 5 exciting variants of the game that can be played in any order or repeatedly.
Connect 4
Connect 4 is a classic game, and for good reason! It is fun to play and a perfect game for beginners. Buy it now for only $9.88.
- Choose yellow or red discs. For 2 players
- Classic Connect 4 game is disc dropping fun
- Includes grid, 2 legs, slider bar, 21 red discs, 21 yellow discs and instructions
Exploding Kittens
Honestly, Exploding Kittens is the perfect game for young boys. It’s full of silliness and laughter! You can get it for only $19.99.
- THE LEGENDARY ORIGINAL MADE FOR TWO TO FIVE PLAYERS: The card game that gave felines a license to kill. The reason cats around the world are being given the side-eye – it’s Exploding Kittens: Original Edition! This kitty-powered card game is all about turning game night into a blast. Try and dodge exploding kittens, betray your friends along the way, and strap on a portable cheetah butt while you’re at it. The last player left alive wins!
In Conclusion
There are so many wonderful gifts you can give to the young boy in your life, without having to spend a lot of money. I hope these gift ideas for 5-7 year old boys gave you some inspiration to finding that perfect present!
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Oh my gosh I am having flashbacks! That Monster At The End Of This Book is so classic! It was one of my favorites growing up!
Right?!?! It’s the best!