This At-Home Ninja Obstacle Course Is a Fail-Proof Gift for Kids

By the time they're 10 years old, boys have fully entered into tween territory. That means they're ready to leave all the "kid stuff" behind. When the holidays or birthdays roll around and it comes time to buy gifts for kids this age, they want building sets that are more complex, STEM kits that explore more sophisticated concepts and art supplies that are more creative. But buying gifts for tweens is not the same as buying gifts for teens, and the fun factor is still very, very important.

It's hard to find gifts that thread that particular needle, but the Good Housekeeping Institute has figured out what 10-year-old boys like. It evaluates hundreds of toys and gifts each year, keeping track of trends, then evaluating the cream of the crop for safety and quality every year. Then, and most importantly, it hands the toys over to real 10-year-olds, who offer their own feedback on the fun factor. That means we have the best insight on the best toys to gift for all ages (and we put our favorites in the Good Housekeeping Best Toy Awards). This year, these are the best toys and gifts for 10-year-old boys in 2022.

In 2022, STEM sets still rule the day. Whether it's putting together electronic circuits, building robots ore trying at-home science experiments, science-themed toys rated highest. Similarly, construction toys also scored high marks, including the ever-popular LEGO, which is a hit with kids all ages. And then, when it comes to those just-a-little-something gifts, fidget toys are still pretty popular for every 10-year-old boy on your list.