Many Christmas gift ideas have been shared here on our blog in the past and I have a new list for you today all centered around what our 8 year old loves right now. My 8 year old is a boy, but most of these would be great for a boy or a girl! Most of these are also loved by my 12 year old son, and my 5 year old daughter too. This is a list for a wide age range, my son just happens to be 8 and these are a few of his very favorites!
Suspend
We all love this game! My boys got it for a joint gift over a year ago and we have played it TONS. It is a game of balance and brings loads of laughter {sometimes tears with the younger crowd}. We love it so much we have given it as a gift!
Citiblocs
These blocks are a gift my kids got last year that have turned into a favorite. The unique creations built with a bunch of flat blocks amaze me!
Here’s my 8 year old’s recent creations…
Straws and Connectors
Another family favorite! Personally I love how quiet these are! Hours and hours of building fun.
Perplexus
This has become a recent favorite for both of my boys {8 & 12}. The one shown below is the more advanced version, we have the original too. They sit for so long and play this maze game.
Rip Rider and RipStick
LOVE. THESE. Both of my boys, absolutely love both of these!
Connect 4 Launchers
My 8 year old loves to play this game with me. I don’t think we completely follow the rules, but we have so much fun with this one. This is also one my younger kids enjoy playing alone, it’s fun to just practice flipping the pieces!
See more ideas for boys here…
See our gift ideas for 5 year olds here…
