Construction Kid's Gift Guide

Gift ideas for Construction-loving kids

Do you have a little one in your life who loves all things construction?  We compiled a list of our favorite construction and STEM-themed toys that have been tried and tested by my kids.  The list of toys is in order from toddlers to tweens.  
*Disclaimer: some of the links below are referral links

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R. rocking her construction gear

 Dressing the part is important to our kids.  They loved this kit which comes with a hard hat, tools, tool belt, vest, and safety glasses.  Good for ages 3 and up. 

Get your construction costume here

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​Magna-tiles of all shapes inspire future engineers and architects but we particularly enjoyed the builder's edition. 

Buy your magna-tiles

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My little guy thought he was a pretty big deal when he got this toy.  "Mom, it has REAL tools!"  The 4 in 1 take-apart toy transforms into a dump truck, cement mixer, crane, and excavator using a battery operated screwdriver.

4 in 1 Take-apart Toy

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A trip to the beach is not complete without construction equipment.  We had Tonka dozers and this Little Tykes cement mixer.  Bonus: the mixer bucket pops off so that you can use it to build sand castles.    Good for ages 3+.
Little Tykes Dirt Diggers 2 in 1
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Speaking of sand, the kinetic sand dig and demolish kit is a fun sensory activity that we use in the dead of winter when everyone has cabin fever!  The kids love hiding shells or plastic toy dinosaurs in it.   Buy sand here

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Older kids can build their own woodworking projects using pre-cut pieces.  They can make their own treasure chest, shelf of toolbox.  

Young Woodworker's Project

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​I cannot even begin to tally how many hours of fun this John Deere has delivered.  We have an older model that has gone through 2 kids and, unfortunately, I think my 6 year old may outgrow it this summer.  He uses it to haul wood, tow friends in a wagon behind it, and gather veggies harvested from our garden.  It's his favorite!

John Deere Tractor

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Kiwi Crates are another awesome option to build interest in STEM activities and construction.  There’s the option of a monthly subscription or of buying a single box.  My kids’ favorites have been The Astronaut starter kit and Santa’s Light up workshop.  They have specific kits for each age group.

​Save $10 with this referral link.

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This year, our 8-year old is getting this Smartivity DIY Pinball kit.  It was a Toy of the Year finalist in 2022.  Smartivity creates sustainably built STEM toys.  Recommended for ages 8-14.

Buy your Smartivity kit here

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