“By age 8, boys have more refined problem-solving skills, enjoy being in a group, and embrace planning and design ”

Lisa Bradburn, Chief Toy Tester

Popular gifts for eight year old boys will challenge their critical thinking and problem solving abilities, allow them to feel part of a group and combine their new found enjoyment of planning and design. STEM has a big influence on the toys we choose for our site, with fun and education at the forefront of our thinking.

All toys for 8 year old boys

By the age of eight, boys will have built up closer friendships than ever before, so toys that can be shared amongst friends make some of the best gifts. In a similar light, children this age have a higher level of social awareness, so will enjoy presents that allow them to be part of a group. Planning and design is also an activity 8 year old boys will embrace, so DIY projects/ arts and crafts are very popular with this age group.

All toys for 8 year old boys

Mega Bounce Junior
‘The world’s bounciest inflatable ball’ is sure to prove popular with any eight year old boy. Durable, and made to work in any location, whether that be garden, at the park or even the beach, this is a great gift your 8 year old boy will be able to share with his friends. Kids will find endless ways to make up their own games as they throw, bounce, and catch the ball, which comes with a foot pump and a grooved finish for extra grip.

Nick Baker’s Bug Safari
This cool Bug Safari kit will get your eight year old boy passionate about wildlife and encourage outdoor play. Allowing them to work as part of a team, children can use this cool kit to capture a range of different mini-beasts, observe them, then release them back into their natural habitat. Along with all the essentials, the set includes a 20 page colour instruction booklet which explains how to use the equipment as well as charts to help identify the creatures caught.

KidzLabs Volcano Making Kit
A popular gift choice for any eight year old boy interested in science and nature. This volcano kit comes with mould, plaster, and paints, for your little one to create his very own rocky landscapes. For the volcano to come to life, simply add baking powder and vinegar to watch the lava flow. The kit can be used time and again for endless eruptions and comes with fun facts to add the learning factor.

All toys for 8 year old boys