Gifts for 7 Year Olds

Why This Stage Matters

Seven-year-olds are developing persistence and deeper friendships. Play should challenge their problem-solving, build stamina, and give outlets for imagination and teamwork.

Key Developmental Milestones

Running, jumping, catching with skill
Reading simple chapter books, expressive writing
Writing longer sentences, building complex models
Forming close friendships, cooperating in team play
EXPERT INSIGHT
“At age 7, play helps to solidify emotional resilience and habits. Play at this stage fosters problem-solving as they relate to real life situations, cooperation, and critical thinking skills.
PAULINE, OT

Rory's Story Cubes: Classic

Supports

Language, creativity, imagination.

Therapist Tip

Take turns as “narrator” to practice sequencing and expression.

Choose Friendship Bracelet Making Kit

Supports

Fine motor, patterning, social bonding.

Therapist Tip

Have your child make bracelets as gifts to encourage empathy.

Ravensburger 200 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle

Supports

Problem-solving, attention, visual reasoning.

Therapist Tip

Break into small sessions to build persistence.

Kids Soccer Goals Backyard Set

Supports

Fitness, coordination, teamwork.

Therapist Tip

Use short practice sessions to build endurance and confidence.

Why This Skill Matters

Seven-year-olds are developing persistence and deeper friendships. Play should challenge their problem-solving, build stamina, and give outlets for imagination and teamwork.

Milestones

EXPERT INSIGHT
“At age 7, play helps to solidify emotional resilience and habits. Play at this stage fosters problem-solving as they relate to real life situations, cooperation, and critical thinking skills.
PAULINE, OT

Choose Friendship Bracelet Making Kit

Recommended age:  

Fine motor, patterning, social bonding.

Have your child make bracelets as gifts to encourage empathy.

What kids learn through play:

Kids Soccer Goals Backyard Set

Recommended age:  

Fitness, coordination, teamwork.

Use short practice sessions to build endurance and confidence.

What kids learn through play:

Ravensburger 200 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle

Recommended age:  

Problem-solving, attention, visual reasoning.

Break into small sessions to build persistence.

What kids learn through play:

Rory's Story Cubes: Classic

Recommended age:  

Language, creativity, imagination.

Take turns as “narrator” to practice sequencing and expression.

What kids learn through play: