When kids turn 6, it's cool to see them develop their own interests, be it art, STEM, writing or DIY kits. The best gifts for kids of this age nurture these newfound passions in a way that meets them at their level. But that doesn't mean that all toys geared towards 6-year-olds are created equal — or that kids will like whatever you throw at them.

She lives with her husband and daughter in Brooklyn, where she can be found dominating the audio round at her local bar trivia night or tweeting about movies. The best toy and gift ideas for 6-year-old boys, including educational STEM toys, Hot Wheels, dinosaur dissections and a cool, ice-breathing dragon.

We’ve put together a great gift guide of items for six-year-old boys to push their inventiveness and inspiration– and hold their attention! From go-karts to marble runs, adventure packs to STEM toys, slime labs to clay making, Star Wars to Marvel, and plenty of cars and dinosaurs. And yep, there’s a Nintendo thrown in there too.

This is an excellent birthday gift idea and will be enjoyed by the birthday boy and all his friends. This set includes vests, darts, clips, goggles, and a face covering. I bought this for my nephew’s Christmas gift, and they played for hours! Here’s a new concept soccer toy for kids to kill time inside.