Picking up birthday gifts for boys can be a very difficult task, especially when we talk about boys from ages of 6 to 12 that includes boys learning to speak and write to boys who would be teenagers in no time, therefore, moody and picky. 

Even though we want our kids to be creative and sharp, we cannot force that upon them, so as a responsible parent, the best thing you can do, is look for interesting crafts for kids which would not just catch their attention but also make them sharp and smart.

We have rounded up our top 7 preferences of birthday gifts that will leave them happily surprised. 

Magnetic Dart Boards

Now this game might just be the best if your boy loves challenges, a magnetic dartboard would not only help to sharpen their aiming skills but can also be used to create friendly competition and involve everyone in the house.

This game may be very old, but it hasn't lost its charms yet. And this could be a very playful gift for boys of all ages, especially 6 to 12.

You can also go for the darts with magnetic ends if you fear injury from sharp ends. 

Scrabbles.

As a little child, many of us must have played this game before, a good game of scrabble can not just be immensely interesting but it can also teach a lot of new things to the child, hence sharpening their young minds.

Scrabbles helps children improve their vocabulary every single day, and so many words to learn would mean a new word every day. It will grab the child's interest and will not only affect the child's learning but the scores and bonuses will make them want to play more often and that will mean a reduction in screen time. 

Roller coaster marble sliders

A roller coaster marble slider is one of the most effective self-learning toys out there, ideal for boys from age 9 to 11, this toy can make one of the best birthday gifts for boys, when they build the roller coaster railway tracks, it will keep them engaged and also build their creative problem-solving skills.

This very creative gift will bring to your child, critical thinking, analytical thinking and teach them ideas like gravity and momentum easily. 

DIY kits for kids

If you're interested in amazing crafts for kids, this might be the best gift for your 6 or 7 years old boy. We know that a child can learn the best, by actively engaging with his environment to learn a new skill that will stick with him for life. "Awesome Place" is one of the most incredible places for creative interactive DIY toys for your little boy. They sell DIY soap making kits and sketching and painting fridge magnets etc. My favourite is DIY Ocean Sensory bottles that can help the kids interact and learn. 

Analogue wristwatches

Little boys love to be treated like grown-ups or adults, one of the best ways you can do this is by gifting them an analogue watch.

And when they will see the adults wearing these watches, they might try to imitate them and hence start wearing watches, eventually learning how to see the time and that too in a very affordable price range.

Roller skates

When I was in the third standard, my parents gave me roller skates, which was the best gift ever for me, I still have those skates lying somewhere for sure.

If your kid, like me, is fascinated by outdoor activities, learning skating could be the best summer vacation pastime for your boy. This will help improve their stamina and balance and learning a new activity will be refreshing for your child. 

Basketball playsets

If you want your kids to spend as much time as they can on physical activities, this might be the best one for you. Ideal for 10 to 12 years old boys, this game can help children gain more muscle strength and with the lockdown and all, your child won't be deprived of interesting games.