Kids Toys 5-7 Years Old

Five, six and seven each bring something new, and if you're searching for toys for 5 year olds or toys for 7 year old boys and girls, there's a good chance there's a younger brother or sister at home too. Step2's range genuinely shines for kids from about 1 to 5 - water tables, play kitchens and ride-ons that a 6 or 7 year old can still enjoy, especially alongside a younger sibling, rather than a dedicated line-up built specifically for the school-age years.

If you've got kids spanning a few ages, our toys for 3-5 year olds and toys for 2-3 year olds ranges are usually the better starting point - most of what's there suits an older sibling just as well as a younger one, without needing two separate purchases. A cubby house or play kitchen rarely gets "outgrown" the way an infant toy does, and our ride-on range covers a wider span than the age number on the box suggests.

Toys for 6 year olds and toys for 7 year olds from Step2 tend to be the simpler, sturdier end of what's out there - worth a look if durability and shared play across ages matters more to your family than the latest tech toy.

Rain Showers Splash Pond Water Table

Rain Showers Splash Pond Water Table

$219.00

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Rain Showers and Unicorns Water Table
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Rain Showers and Unicorns Water Table

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Fun with Friends Kitchen - Grey
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Fun with Friends Kitchen - Grey

 

Now  $224.10

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Pump and Splash Discovery Stone Pond
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Pump and Splash Discovery Stone Pond

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Pump and Splash Discovery Water Table

Pump and Splash Discovery Water Table

$199.00

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Summer Showers Splash Tower Water Table
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Summer Showers Splash Tower Water Table

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Rain Showers & Flow Water Table
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Rain Showers & Flow Water Table

Now  $206.10

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Best Chefs Kitchen
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Best Chefs Kitchen

 

Now  $206.10

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Gilded Gourmet Kitchen

Gilded Gourmet Kitchen

 

$249.00

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Timeless Trends Kitchen

Timeless Trends Kitchen

 

$249.00

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Splish Splash Seas Water Table

Splish Splash Seas Water Table

$239.00

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Misting Mountain & Waterfall

Misting Mountain & Waterfall

$219.00

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Love and Care Deluxe Nursery

Love and Care Deluxe Nursery

$269.00

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Racing Green Up & Down Roller Coaster

Racing Green Up & Down Roller Coaster

 

$329.00

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STEM Discovery Ball Table

STEM Discovery Ball Table

$199.00

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Charming Cottage
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Charming Cottage

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Fun with Friends Kitchen - Pink
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Fun with Friends Kitchen - Pink

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Garden Fresh Kitchen

Garden Fresh Kitchen

 

$249.00

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Crabbie Sand Table

Crabbie Sand Table

 

$149.00

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Ball Buddies Adventure and Water Centre

Ball Buddies Adventure and Water Centre

$249.00

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Spill and Splash Seaway Water Table

Spill and Splash Seaway Water Table

$229.00

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Modern Metro Kitchen

Modern Metro Kitchen

 

$459.00

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Sweetheart Playhouse

Sweetheart Playhouse

 

$1,299.00

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Waterfall Discovery Wall

Waterfall Discovery Wall

$169.00

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Choosing toys for 5-7 year olds

School-age play looks different

Once kids start school, their play changes - they're more independent, better at following rules and instructions, and ready for equipment with more genuine skill involved. Our range for this age group leans into that: full-sized roller coasters like the Sky Rider and Up and Down Coaster (with a Farther & Faster track expansion pack if they want more distance), elaborate water tables like the Rain Showers Splash Pond and Waterfall Discovery Wall, and detailed play kitchens such as the Gilded Gourmet and Best Chefs ranges. As the authorised Australian Step2 distributor, every product here is imported directly from the manufacturer.

Five, six and seven each bring something new

A five year old is often still consolidating skills they picked up as a toddler, while by seven, most kids want more complexity and can handle larger, more involved equipment. If you're shopping for a specific child, it's worth thinking about where they sit in that range rather than assuming "5-7" means one type of toy fits all three ages equally well. A toy that feels exciting to a five year old can feel too simple for a seven year old, so matching complexity to the individual child pays off.

Balancing active play with everything else

School-age kids spend a lot of the day sitting still, which makes active outdoor play - water play, roller coasters, riding - genuinely important rather than just nice to have. At the same time, detailed pretend-play toys like our play kitchens build focus and imaginative role-play skills. Most families find a mix of active and imaginative play works better than leaning entirely one way.

Made to handle real use

School-age kids are typically stronger, faster and more confident with equipment than younger children, so durability isn't a nice-to-have at this stage - it's the difference between something lasting years and something needing replacing after one summer. Every product is built from durable, weather-resistant moulded plastic, meets the Australian safety standards that apply across our full range (including the equipment we supply to childcare and early-learning centres), and is backed by Step2's standard 3-year manufacturer's warranty.

Frequently asked questions

How quickly will my order arrive?

We dispatch within 24 hours from our Melbourne warehouse, with tracking included on every order.

Are these genuine Step2 products, and what warranty applies?

Yes - we're the authorised Australian Step2 distributor, and our range for this age group is imported directly from the manufacturer. Products carry Step2's standard 3-year manufacturer's warranty, with a small number of exceptions noted on individual product pages.

What changes developmentally between age 5 and age 7?

Quite a bit. A five year old is often still building the coordination and confidence they need for more complex play, while by six and seven, most kids can follow multi-step instructions, play longer structured games, and want equipment that feels less "babyish." If you're shopping for the older end of this range, look for products described as suited to primary-school-aged children specifically.

How important is outdoor active play at this age?

Very - school-age kids spend much of the day sitting, so active outdoor play helps balance that out and supports healthy physical development. Climbing, sliding and riding toys give school-age kids a genuine outlet for the energy that classroom time doesn't use up.

What are good toys for 5, 6 and 7 year old boys and girls?

For toys for 7 year old boys specifically, full-sized roller coasters and detailed workbenches tend to land well since kids this age want equipment that feels less "babyish." For toys for 5 year olds, the same product ranges work but the simpler editions and smaller expansions suit their still-developing coordination better. Consider what your child already gravitates toward rather than assuming every 5-7 year old wants the same type of toy.

How do I transition from toddler toys to school-age toys?

Look for products explicitly aimed at primary-school-aged kids rather than toddlers - these usually involve more complex play patterns, real tool-like features, or longer-format games, and are built to handle more confident, physical use.