Gift ideas · for an Explorer
Gifts for kids who love exploring outside
Explorers want to go see what's over there. Good gifts for them make going outside feel like a mission, and give them a way to look closer at what they find.
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Ages 4 to 6
- 1A magnifying glass and a bug jarThe backyard gets a lot more interesting up close. Find one
- 2Their own flashlightOne they're allowed to keep in their room. Find one
- 3Rain boots and a real rain jacketBad weather becomes part of the fun instead of a reason to stay in. Find one
- 4A small backpack for expeditionsWith a pocket for snacks and a pocket for finds. Find one
Ages 7 to 9
- 1Kid binocularsSmall, light and made to be dropped. Find one
- 2A compass and a map of a park you go toLet them lead the way on the next walk. Find one
- 3A headlampHands free for backyard nights and camping. Find one
- 4A field journal and colored pencilsFor drawing and writing down what they found. Find one
Ages 10 to 12
- 1A set of walkie-talkiesExplorers can go a little farther and still check in. Find one
- 2A kid's tent for backyard campingA night in the yard counts as an adventure. Find one
- 3A beginner fishing rod and tackle boxA reason to spend a whole morning outside. Find one
- 4A digital microscopeThe kind that connects to a tablet, for looking at leaves, bugs and dirt. Find one
What usually doesn't get used
Anything that needs to stay clean. It's going to get muddy.
Not sure this is your kid?
This list is for a Explorer: wants to know what's over the next hill. Most kids are a mix of two Play Types, so the quiz is the quickest way to know which lists to use.