Five-Year-Old? Is this too advanced for a 5 year old boy?
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It's perfect for a 5 year old. Have him to the illustrations and dictate his story to you. We did one for my Dad's birthday - each grandchild drew a page and said his/her favorite thing about "Pappa". It's still treasured many years later.
549606
Hi Joanne,I asked my husband about this, but he feels that a fly fishing rod would be too advanced for a 5-year-old. He thinks a spinning outfit would be better for a younger child. The fly fishing kit was good for our teenage grandson to learn on. Hope this helps.
962703
Possibly with adult supervision. It's small but still has weight to it so I'm not sure how effective a 5 year old would be with it. Then again, only you know how advanced your child is.
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I got this for an 8 yr old girl who is very athletic. It was very appropriate for her, and it's not one of those junky toys. I'd say it's too much for a 5 year old...they aren't as coordinated at that age. I did see several other archery sets on Amazon that would probably work for a 5 yr old...much simpler and easier to use.
1250102
I'm not sure how big your five year old is but it seems like it might be small. I use this for my 2 year old and his sister who is 10 mos.
14214
I bought this for my three yr old grandson who loves shapes. It was a little advanced for him, so I would think it would be great for a 5 yr-old.
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I think its possible for a 5 year old boy to enjoy the toy. My 4 year old girl loves it and she is turning 5 soon. My brother who is 39 years old was also elated that the keys were the actual notes on a guitar. His only complaint or thought was he wished it could go from major to minor chords. How funny is that?!!
1501395
Yes I would say a smart 5 year old could play for a little bit.. subject wide range..fun game for a group
965527
A 2 year old might like it, but I think it's really for 3-5 year olds....and my husband who wishes they had this toy when he was a boy.
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Definitely appropriate for 5 year old, my nephew got his @ age five. Think the manufacturer is accounting for both play without anyone watching, as well as minds that are not ready yet
53656
I think it's too complex for 5 yr kid, especially he/she is just getting into legos. It would be better ti choose ones with less pieces.
279357
Yes, I would say that the weight would be OK for a five year old; It's pretty light. However, there are three settings, and an on/off switch on the other side of the device. I'm not sure a five year old would be able to operate the thing--unless someone spent time showing them how.
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Yes.I think it is way too big for a five-year-old. It is a big hit with my son whose average size and nine years old. But I suspect he'll be able to use the board for at least three years.
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It really depends on the dexterity of the 5 year old. It takes a certain amount of coordination to hold the pen and follow the path of the cog inside the wheel. If the child becomes frustrated with pen and paper tasks, this might be too much for him/her. If not then go for it.
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25 months to 5 years old. In my opinion, at the stages kids develop in todays world a 5 year old may be too advanced for this because of the making of it but it will still help them learn and they will still enjoy it. :)
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This model takes a lot of patience and time. I don't think the age is too young. All kids are different. The instructions get a little "fuzzy" at times, but a little common sense prevails. Good luck and ENJOY.
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I think a five year old would not be too interested in this item. It's more for a younger child. A more interactive item might be better.tive