The good news about shopping for six-year-olds is that they’ll love almost anything you give them. The bad news? That makes it surprisingly hard to choose something really good. Between the plastic toys destined for landfill and the ones that hold their attention for all of five minutes, it can be tricky to find something that actually sticks.
At this age, children are usually in year 1 or 2 at school, able to read a little, full of curiosity, and starting to focus for longer (as long as you’ve got their attention). Play still matters hugely; it’s how they learn to share, problem-solve and build resilience – all without realising they’re learning anything at all.
