At 8 years old, boys are definitely becoming more mature in many ways, while being able to further develop sports and other motor skills. While this is an age where they are getting a little bit closer to more grown up thinking, they are quite inquisitive typically, and still love to play. Buying gifts for 8-year-old boys can be a ton of fun, as toys more simple or complex in nature will work. Read below for awesome gift ideas for 8-year-old boys.

Osmo - Genius Starter Kit for iPad
amazon $79.99Does your kid have an iPad? If so, this genius starter kit will help them develop critical skills for different levels of learning. Challenging puzzles, numbers, words and drawing prompts come together to enhance those parts of a child’s brain.

SnowCinda Star Projector Light Toys
amazon $19.99Parents no longer have to deal with those glow in the dark plastic stars being stuck to their kid’s ceiling, only later having to try to chisel them off. Projecting countless multicolored stars, this dome is the easier way – – and it’s less permanent. Rooms become far more magical at night, during a movie, or while playing in a blanket fort. Images also move, via the rotation of the device.