Toys 5 years | The best toys for children at 5 years

What does a 5 year old play with: When choosing the best toy for a 5 year old, it should be something that challenges both imagination and learning. At this age, your child is absorbing knowledge and will soon be ready to start school. A 5 year old plays with toys, learning new numbers and letters. Many children at this age are also keen on ball games and board games, preferably in the company of adults. It teaches children about rules, and about winning and losing.

Scroll down and see the best toys 5 years

Toys for boys and girls 5 years

When we look at toys for 5 year olds, boys' toys and girls' toys also become more topical. Children are interested in the differences between the sexes and are working on finding their own role. At this age it is a good idea to pay extra attention to the toys we choose and encourage children to play with. Does the girl get a football and the boy a bead board? Or do you prefer the more traditional? Children are finding their place in the world and developing their role in social settings with other children. It is a good idea to be open to the child's interests and let him or her continue to use his or her imagination and play with the best toys.

What does a 5 year old play with?

A 5 year old child has a great sense of responsibility and can more easily cope with smaller children who cannot do the same as them. Empathy develops a lot at this age, which is why role play with dolls is still a hit. Dolls' houses, dolls' carts, play kitchens and other role-playing games still interest many children.

When the child is 5 years old, she usually moves from kindergarten to SFO. Here there are lots of new toys, both outside and inside. Many of the same things are still fun as when she was 4, but of course at a higher level. The thing about good toys is that they can be used at different ages. The first letters the child learned can now be turned into words. Continue to use letters and numbers as part of play.

Engaging with other children, such as in a game with fairly simple rules, like football, dodgeball or something else, is also a hit with many 5-year-olds. Outdoor toys in general are a hit with many 5 year olds. It's the last time in kindergarten and children are absorbing knowledge. There is plenty of time to learn and be part of the daily tasks at home. Good games for a 5 year old don't have to include toys. Helping with the washing up, or hanging up clothes, is also a game for the 5 year old.

 

5 years - Time for the first bike

When the child turns 5, many children start to be able to ride a bike by themselves, on a real bike with pedals. When choosing a bike for your child, make sure you choose the right size. The child should be able to sit on the saddle with their feet flat on the ground. At first, you can use training wheels, and later a broomstick at the back, so that the child gradually learns to ride a bike by himself.

When buying your first bike, you should visit Cykelpartner. Here you'll find a great selection of bikes for children of all ages, as well as the best bike helmets. Go to bicycle parts here and buy bicycles and bicycle helmets.

See our articles about bicycle helmets for children here and here. 

Good toys 5 years

On this page you will find lots of examples of good toys for 5 years. Among them we would like to highlight dress-up dolls, baby and child dolls, doll house, doll carriage, stove with household utensils. Cars, farm with animals, teddy bears, guns, lightsabers, toolbox/carpentry bench. Scroll down and find examples of all these toys 5 years.

Draw and paint

Being creative and drawing and painting is a great game for children aged 5. It is a game that they can play freely at their own level, so there is no question of being too young or too old to draw. The Faber markers shown are particularly good for children to draw with, as they don't dry out as quickly and are good to hold. They can be bought at Gucca toys right here

Scooters

A scooter is perfect toy 5 years. It develops balance and motor skills, while allowing you to move quickly. Standing on a scooter is a different technique from both a treadmill and a normal bicycle, and therefore requires something completely new from the child. Children aged 5 love speed and playing outdoors is always a hit. This scooter is from Børn i Balance and costs DKK 749. It folds up and is of good quality and has the CE mark. Buy the scooter here

 

Tool bench

Imitating adults is still a hit with the 5 year old. A large wooden tool bench is therefore something that can be used for many hours. 5 year olds have a good grasp of fine motor skills, so there's plenty of opportunity to screw and hammer away. This tool bench from Hape comes with a lot of tools. It is made of wood, so it is stable and can withstand many hours of play. At Coop Toys you can find the nice tool bench from Hape under the category role play. 

Building set - strengthens fine motor skills

The kit is the perfect complement to the tool bench. It provides ample opportunity to develop and strengthen fine motor skills. There is no limit to how much the little craftsman can repair with this fun wooden building set. You can see the kit here.

 

 

Board game or card game 

Playing cards together is a fun activity to do with your 5 year old. He or she is now big enough to bear with the younger children if they can't quite remember the rules. It's fun to play board games or card games, especially if it's with an adult. A year-old is old enough to learn the rules of card games, and it also provides a good opportunity to learn how to win and lose. A good game to start with could be Sorteper, which can be bought at Gucca for only 49,95 kr. - click here to go to Gucca.

One way to make the card game a little more fun for the 5 year old could be with this card holder, which costs only 39,95 kr. at Lirumlarumleg. As well as helping kids keep track of cards, it's also fun to use when playing cards. Buy the card holder here

 

Dollhouse

A doll's house is a super gift for the year-olds. Girls in particular might be very happy with a doll's house. At that age, they are big enough to keep track of furniture and decor, and the little dolls are ideal for playing the classic role-playing games that children know from their own everyday lives. A dolls' house comes in many sizes and qualities, depending on your budget and the amount of space you have.

The first we have chosen to highlight here is probably the "ultimate" wooden dollhouse with two floors. It is made of environmentally friendly materials, and is in many ways a very good toy. However, the doll's house is not at the cheap end with its price of 2.499 kr. See more about the dollhouse here

If you are into cheaper or smaller dollhouses, we can recommend these nice ones, which can be bought at Børnenes Kartel. Both dollhouses are in white wood with pink roof and doors. It will both decorate the room and be fun to play with. The dolls can do everything children know from their own everyday lives; cooking, going to work, going to bed and so on. Of course, you can buy very nice equipment to match the house. Buy the nice dollhouse here

The last dollhouse we mention here is another of the larger dollhouses. It is a multi-storey house with very nice details, such as the two shingles and windows in the roof. Besides being a great toy for a 5 year old girl, it is also a very durable toy that will no doubt be played with for many hours. The doll's house is made of wood and is a really beautiful house. A great house if only the best is good enough for the dolls.  See the beautiful dollhouse here. 

 

Outdoor toys: sandbox, swing set and swimming pool

Getting outside and playing is still a hit at this age. Swinging and developing their motor skills is still something children love to spend time doing. If you have a garden, a sandpit, swing set or swimming pool can still bring lots of fun and play.

Rocking stand

A swing set is a great Christmas or birthday present for a 5 year old. Swinging is fun and when you are 5 years old you can swing high, jump off the swing and see how far you can go. It's probably one of those games that we all remember from our own childhood. Swing sets come in many sizes and qualities. If you want it to last for many years, we recommend going for one in pressure-treated larch. Larch is both soft and durable, making it the most popular wood for outdoor toys like swing sets and sandboxes.

See many more swing sets here

This swing set has 2 swings and a slide. It is made of pressure-treated wood, and is both safety and quality approved. It is manufactured by the Swedish company Hørby Brok, which is known for making quality products. The rocking chair costs 4,399 including delivery to your address. Read more and buy here.

Sandbox

Playing in a sandbox is a game that stays fun throughout childhood. The game is always different, as the texture of the sand changes according to the weather. This beautiful sandbox is one of the best on the market at 999 DKK. The sandbox is hexagonal, which gives it a slightly different look. It is made of strong pressure-treated boards that have a long durability, even in Danish weather. The corners are made of sturdy UV-resistant plastic, so they won't be bleached by the sun and thus dull to look at. Go to dealer.

 

Toys for the sandbox

Playing in the sandbox is hardly fun unless there are exciting sandbox toys. That could be a digging cow for the sandbox, like these two. They're a bit big, so there's plenty of room for sand in the holder at the front.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trampoline

In recent years, trampolines have become one of the most popular toys for children, both young children and especially children aged 4-5 and up. The game is fun for older children as they can become really good at jumping. Children aged 5 love to jump, and a trampoline gives them plenty of opportunity to do so. Buy the best trampolines here.

Swimming pool

Soaking or playing in a pool seems to be part of summer. Nevertheless, it's a great toy for 5 years. Playing with water is almost always a hit, especially when you can splash away as you please because you're out in the garden. This large 937 litre children's pool has plenty of space for children aged 4-5 and up. The pool is recommended from 3 years. a. (set at 279 kr) You can buy this pool here.

If you are looking for a smaller pool, you can see see many more pools here

Play with letters and numbers

It's not long before a 5-year-old starts school, so it's an obvious age to introduce the child further to numbers and letters. It's a whole new and big world for children. Some children catch the interest immediately, others need a little more time. Either way, it's a good idea to introduce this world through play. Children learn when they play, and the two things are inextricably linked.

 Learn to count - get interested in numbers and maths

Learn to count with this fun tree from Vilac. Count the vegetables and add up the numbers to see how much it adds up to! The tree is fun and entertaining for children aged 5, and might be a particularly good toy for children who don't yet find numbers and maths the most interesting. The tree is seen for 329 DKK at Sundleg. Go to dealer

Learn to count with Mr Beard

Mr. Beard is a well-known and beloved character from Danish children's television. Mr Beard often appears on Ramasjang, which many children watch after school or when they come home from SFO. The well-known character will make it more fun and easier for children to catch the interest in learning to count. This game is particularly good because it is obvious to play it with mum and dad. The game is seen for just 109 kr. at sundleg. Watch the game here. 

Magnetic letters - 83 pcs.

A whole 83 letters, giving ample opportunity to spell and write words in e.g. the fridge or other magnetic letters. It could be a great way to learn how to spell your own name, or other names in the family. The magnetic letters are seen for 149,95 kr. at Lirumlarum play. Find them here