These gifts for 4-year old boys are the perfect way to excite your growing boy and are sure to please even the pickiest child!
From educational toys to active ones, some that incorporate technology and others that don’t, there’s a perfect gift on this list for every 4-year old boy – even those that already seem to have everything.
Enjoy this age and good luck with your shopping!
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MagneTiles
Magnetiles are one of the best gifts for 4-year old boys and one that will be used for years and years.
These tiles stick together with magnets, which allows them to do things that most blocks can’t do…the shapes and designs you create are totally one-of-a-kind!
This is a really great way to get them using their brain without any technology at all and a huge favorite among kids.
Sidewalk Chalk Paint
Sidewalk chalk paint takes sidewalk chalk to a whole new level and becomes a brand new activity for your 4-year old boy to enjoy outside.
The “paint” is really just liquid chalk…but since it works like paint, it’s way more fun (and also cleans up easily).
This is a great outdoor activity and a really fun way to let them express their creativity.
Kiwi Crate
Kiwi Crate is an amazing gift idea for 4-year old boys, especially if you’re not sure what they already have OR they seem to already have a lot of “stuff.”
The way Kiwi Crate works is that every month they will send your little boy an age-appropriate box with a complete craft kit inside (and it really does include everything).
The boxes are customizable for age and gender and come with amazing ideas that they’ll have a lot of fun with.
This is the perfect gift for 4-year old boys if you aren’t sure what to get them…and it’s a gift that keeps on giving!
Splash Mat
This splash mat is SUCH a fun outdoor activity for 4-year old boys and a great way to get them outside more!
It works just like a sprinkler and shallow baby pool, so they can either run through the sprinkler, or sit right in the middle and play with their water toys.
And of course, when you’re done, this can fold up and be put away, so it’s not quite the same as having a large stationary outdoor toy.
Brain Flakes
Brain flakes are such an unbelievable gift for 4-year old boys and another one that they will play with for years.
The brain chips clip together and can form different shapes, from structures and make-believe toys to balls and pretend animals.
This is a really great quiet activity that your 4-year old will go back to again and again.
Scissor Kit
This scissor kit is such a fun arts and crafts gift idea for 4-year old boys!
Preschool is the age where they begin to use scissors, so this is a really fun “big kid” task for them to master.
The kit comes with their first pair of safety scissors, as well as some easy activities for them to get started with.
This is the perfect idea if you’re looking for something that is more on the educational end of the gift spectrum, but still a lot of fun for them.
Bath Pipes
Bath pipes are a really fun bath toy for 4-year old boys, so they make a great gift idea!
The pipes stick to the bathroom wall and each has its own type of spout or fixture that makes the water go in different directions, so they can create different piping networks to see what happens.
This is a great non-technology toy and the perfect way to extend bath time for this age group.
It’s also a fun STEM activity, so it will be working their brain as they test out different designs.
This was a huge favorite for my 4-year old boy! It’s a big winner.
First LEGO Sets
If LEGOs aren’t already making a regular appearance in your household, then this is definitely the perfect gift for your 4-year old boy!
There are great sets for first-time LEGO users that will not only be fun to build, but will then be a lot of fun to play with afterwards.
Here are some perfect LEGO sets for 4-year old boys:
Star & Sea Lamp
This sea and star lamp was a huge hit for my son at this age and ended up being one of his favorite gifts!
When it’s dark, the projector will illuminate elaborate patterns onto the ceiling – either space-related or underwater-themed.
The quality is amazing! You won’t believe how well it works.
This is a really fun gift for everyone and a great way to make bedtime (in their own bedroom!) more exciting.
Floor is Lava Pieces
These Floor-is-Lava balancing pieces are such a fun gift idea for 4-year old boys and a great way to get them playing outside for a while.
The pieces are extremely sturdy (enough to hold an adult) and can be moved around, stacked next to each other like a balance beam, or kept far apart for jumping.
This is a great idea that will be useful for years and something that kids can have fun with together.
ETI Blocks
These ETI Blocks are the perfect gift for 4-year old boys!
You really can’t have too many blocks and these are different from LEGOs and Magnetiles because they incorporate screws and joints, which means there are some really fun designs and they stay together well.
The set comes with some printed ideas, which are also really helpful for getting your 4-year old started.
This is another gift that will last for many, many years! You can’t go wrong with these.
DIY Paint-Your-Own Vehicle
These DIY Paint-Your-Own Vehicles are a really great gift idea for little boys and the perfect way to get them excited about arts and crafts.
The kit comes with everything they need to build and paint their own race car, airplane and train.
Each vehicle is packaged separately, so this is an activity that can be spread out over time.
It’s perfect for rainy day fun and a really exciting gift to receive.
I hope these gift ideas for 4-year old boys help you find the perfect gift for your little man. Have fun with this age and try to enjoy every minute!
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