Board Games
A 6-year-old enjoys competition, so playing board games is a perfect pastime for a child this age. They offer good opportunities to practice taking turns, count spaces as they move around the board and many other essential skills.
Musical Instrument
At age 6, children typically enjoy music and creativity, so a musical instrument can be a good choice. Musical instruments teach rhythm, beat, timing and melody while allowing children to experiment and invent.
Paints
Whether it be acrylics, watercolors or finger paints, art can be a good outlet for a 6-year-old. Children will enjoy painting with primary colors and discovering how to mix and create their own new colors. These gifts also can teach them to take proper care of their supplies, such as paint brushes.