We'll divide this into 6 categories:
- Experiences
- Science/STEM
- Outdoor
- Multi-use (indoor/outdoor)
- Books
- Stocking Stuffers
Let's start with experience gifts.
- Zoo - Purchase a family membership to your local zoo for year-round fun! We have found this to pay for itself after only a few trips to the zoo and is well worth the price! Plus, everyone in the family gets to enjoy!
- Museums - We are lucky enough to have several museums around us: a history museum, a science museum, and a children's museum.
- Tickets for a special event - Movie theater, water park (for summer fun!), amusement park, a special show, concert, etc. Last year we surprised my son with an overnight stay in a hotel in a neighboring state with tickets to see his favorite wrestler, AJ Styles, at a WWE Smackdown show. Hands down - this was my favorite experience gift we've given him!
Now let's look at Science/STEM related gifts.
- Sphero ball - This is one of my sons highly requested gifts this year. You can control this robot using an app.
- Vex Robotics - These robotic kits seem to be the rage this year! You can find them in multiple places. This is a fun project you can do WITH your child.
- Circuit kit - We purchased this circuit kit for a friends birthday recently. When I taught 4th grade science, my students LOVED working with circuits!
- Scooter - Scooters are always a fun gift! You can buy push kick scooters or electric ones.
- Go-Kart - We don't have room for it, but I know older kids would love this!
- Drone - Drones can be a fun toy and they even come with cameras now.
My longest list of toys for boys ages 8-9 fits into this MULTI-USE category.
- Nerf guns - Nerf guns are ALWAYS a hit at our house! We have a space in our garage where we hung pegboard to store them.
- Vortex ball - This is one of my sons most requested toys this year. The Vortex ball is made by Nerf.
- Magnetic dart board - My son recently received this dart board as a gift and it is so much fun! I love that the darts are magnetic. Even his two year old sister enjoys it!
- Lego kits - Lots of kids love legos, whether it's a classic set or Lego set.
- Remote controlled car - Classic and always fun!
- Sports equipment - Does your son play sports? Need a new baseball bat? Cleats? Glove? Basketball? Basketball goal? New soccer ball? Soccer goal? Christmas is the perfect time to stock them up on the sports equipment they need/want.
- Action figures - Last year was the year for action figures at our house! My son got oodles and oodles of WWE action figures. You can get action figures for whatever character/people your son is interested in.
- Qixels - My son loves to create with Qixels sets!
- Hoverboard - You may think this was a popular option a few years ago, but if your son is just now at the age to enjoy a hoverboard, it may be a good option! Do your research on the best brand!
Next, let's discuss BOOKS & BOOK SERIES:
- Kindle - I'll be honest. I'm a book-in-my-hand type, but a Kindle is a great option to have!
- Diary of a Wimpy Kid series - My son is ALL about this book series and is a must have gift for him!
- Geronimo Stilton - This is another series my son is loving this year!
Lastly, let's look at stocking stuffers:
- Rubik's Cube - Such a classic!
- Special pens/pencils - This is the perfect time to stock your son up on new pencils or pens. My son loves Flair pens (like his mama!).
- Markers - Need new markers? Perfect time!
- Small Lego sets - Sometimes you can find small lego sets that make great stocking stuffers! Even Dollar Tree has little sets that would be great.
- Movies - A movie is an easy stocking stuffer!
- Small cars/trucks - Matchbox cars or other small vehicles make easy stocking stuffers, too!
There you have it! LOTS of gift ideas for boys ages 8-9! I hope this was helpful to you. What items are on your sons list?
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