There’s nothing quite like the magic of Christmas morning, especially when it’s experienced through the eyes of a four-, five-, or six-year-old. But between school nativities, wrapping paper piles, and navigating toy trends, choosing the best Christmas gifts for 4-6 year olds can feel like another elf-sized challenge on your seasonal to-do list.
Don’t worry, we’ve done the (toy) testing for you. From imaginative playhouses to bikes, trampolines, and sensory toys, this Outdoor Toys guide is packed with exciting, screen-free gift ideas to make your young child’s Christmas truly magical.
Best Christmas gifts for 4-year-olds
Children aged 4 thrive on imaginative play, sensory stimulation, and activities that build fine motor skills. These gifts bring learning and fun to life:
Playhouses
A playhouse makes an unforgettable gift. It’s a mini world of their own where imaginations soar. Whether they dream of being shopkeepers, chefs, or explorers, a playhouse serves as the backdrop for role-playing and storytelling.
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Choose from sleek neutral styles or colourful designs
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Add accessories like slides, chalkboards, or flower boxes
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Ideal for solo or sibling play
Our 4ft, 5ft, and two-storey playhouses are great picks, while our playhouses with slides and monkey bars provide double the fun!
🛒 Shop: Rebo 5FT x 5FT Childrens Wooden Garden Playhouse - Woodpecker
Balance bikes
One of the best gifts for developing motor skills, balance bikes help young children build coordination, confidence, and independence before transitioning to pedal bikes.
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If your child’s already zipping along, level them up with a bike with stabilisers, they’ll love the speed and challenge!
Mud kitchens
Got a child who loves Play-Doh, messy play, or pretend cooking? A mud kitchen is the ultimate sensory toy and a brilliant way to build creativity and social skills. Read our guide to discover more about the benefits of mud kitchens.
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Bonus: snow = new recipes! Use it to build snow pies or an icy café over the holidays.
🛒 Explore: Rebo Muddy Mischief Children’s Outdoor Mud Kitchen Sand Pit - Chamomile
Best Christmas gifts for 5-year-olds
By age five, kids want toys that challenge them physically and give them a sense of pride. Here are some great gifts that tick all the boxes.
Swing & slide sets
Climb, slide, soar, repeat! Our swing & slide sets (now in new pastel purple for colour-loving kids) bring endless outdoor adventure, even on frosty days.
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Great for boosting confidence and strength
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Styles available with monkey bars and climbing walls
🛒 Try: Rebo Single Swing Set with Slide - Solar Purple
Scooters
Looking for a gift idea that will actually get used on the school run? Lightweight scooters build balance, independence, and make getting from A to B exciting.
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Look for folding scooters with adjustable handles to match their age and height.
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Scooters are one of the most practical gifts for energetic kids who like to move fast!
Trampolines
Nothing says 'best Christmas ever' like bouncing into the new year. Our trampolines come in all sizes, from compact 6ft styles to mega 14ft trampolines that last into the teen years.
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Bonus: burns energy, supports fine motor skills, and encourages imaginative games
🛒 Best pick: Rebo 8FT Base Jump Trampoline With Halo II Enclosure
Best Christmas gifts for 6-year-olds
Six-year-olds love to test their limits. They want toys that make them feel like big kids, but still invite play, fun, and challenge. Here’s what they’ll love:
Climbing frames
At this age, climbing frames are a big win. Kids can hang, swing, climb, and race their friends. It’s the perfect gift for burning off sugar-fuelled holiday energy.
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Rebo and PolarPlay’s ranges include bright colours, modular accessories, and a new purple colourway that many kids are obsessed with.
🛒 Explore: Rebo Climbing Frame with Swing and Slide - Rainier
Ride-on cars
Rev up their imagination! Our ride-on toys are ideal for young kids who dream of driving like mum or dad. Our range of ride-on cars is second to none, featuring brands like Lamborghini, McLaren, BMW, Aston Martin, and many more.
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Great for roleplay, coordination, and independent fun
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🛒 Try: Porsche 911 Kids Electric Ride on Car (6+)
Football goals & basketball hoops
Sporty kids? No problem. Basketball hoops and football goals get them moving, teach teamwork, and help them practise real-life sports skills at home.
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Great for: budding Beckhams and mini Lebrons
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🛒 Explore: Rebo Portable PVC Locking Football Goal – 6 x 4FT and Rebo Portable Basketball Hoop Ball Return
Best educational toys for 4-6 year olds
Outdoor learning meets fun with these educational toys designed to develop creativity, early maths, science, and social skills.
Potting tables & greenhouses
Teach kids about life cycles, seasons, and responsibility with a hands-on potting table.
🛒 Explore: Rebo Kitchen Garden Potting Table & Mini Greenhouse
Pretend play sets
From running a café to scooping ice cream, pretend play supports language skills, social development, and basic maths like counting and giving change.
🛒 Shop our wooden sets here.
Sandpits
If you’ve read our 10 Creative Sandpit Play Ideas guide, you'll know there's more to sandpits than just sandcastles! Use sandpits for favourite animal hunts, number games, or Peaceable Kingdom-style storytelling.
🛒 Try: Rebo Sandpit Lid Only with Benches
Why outdoor toys make the best Christmas gifts for kids
Even in winter, outdoor toys are one of the best Christmas gifts you can give:
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Keep kids active and screen-free
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Support sensory and fine motor skills
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Encourage imagination and creativity
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Promote family time and friendships
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Offer year-round play value, indoors or out
These are just a few reasons why outdoor play is so beneficial for young children. For more insight into the advantages of playing outside, check out our guide: The Benefits of Outdoor Play for Children: A Parent's Guide.
And with 48-hour delivery, you can avoid Christmas Eve chaos and get the perfect gift wrapped up early.
Find the best gifts for kids aged 4-6 at Outdoor Toys
Whether you're buying for a four-year-old full of imagination or a six-year-old obsessed with racing and climbing, Outdoor Toys has everything to make their Christmas morning magical.
Our range of kids' bikes, scooters, and ride on cars is second to none for young kids with a need for speed. Our football goals and basketball hoops are perfect for budding athletes, and our playhouses, sandpits, and mud kitchens will set the scene for whatever fantasy your little one dreams up.
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