For some kids, the biggest draw of Fort Building is opening a box and following the instructions to build an exact copy of the proposed fort. Great for playtime, quiet time, and even bedtime (kids love sleeping in forts), the Tiny Land tent comes with a toy campfire and 13-foot starlights. It comes with three lightweight polyester blankets and bean-bag-inspired weights that stop a fort from collapsing in the center.

A good way to find the perfect toy for boys is to see how the toys relate to their developmental milestones.

A fort-building kit builds on this childhood tradition (see what we did there) and improves it, adding safety, security, and even some STEM learning properties. Like our play tent and other kid-safe toys we take pride in creating play sets that are fun, gender-neutral, and inspire children of all ages to be more active.

These children are learning valuable skills about reading and following diagrams and which angles are needed to form which structures. We looked at the top 7-Year-Old Boys' Toys and dug through the reviews from some of the most popular review sites.The water-resistant polyester can be wiped clean and we love this as a travel option thanks to the tent’s compact storage size when folded and placed inside its included carrying bag.

This also means different sets are better suited to different ages, especially regarding their ability to destroy things. The bits are easy to link and hold well for the most part, might need a little shoring up every now and again but its fine.

Once Lily had worked out to put the balls the correct way up, she was creating all kinds of amazing dens – from the castle in the instructions through to her very own reading den, camping pod and more. Toys that encourage kids to play with their friends can help to reach these developmental milestones.