would this be a good one for a five year old boy
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All children are different. Any telescope takes some ability to point and adjust, also looking through a telescope is like looking thru a small hollow tube; finding objects takes some skill and experience. Also adjusting the focus is touchey. Most children under 8 or 9 and even some older ones may need assistance with a telescope when looking at the night sky. It really depends on the child and the parents willingness to help them.
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We bought it for our 10 year old grandson. He loved it! 5 years old might be ok, but you would have to set it up and give him some guidance on it.
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I think so. I bought it for my husband. He's a novice astronomer and he loves it. :-)
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We're parents, and we thought he was entertaining. My 3 year old loves him and can steer him very easily. I'd think that a 5-6 year old might want something a little more advanced, but for 2-4, this is great (and it's sturdy!)
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I checked with my 12 year old and he said the game might be too challenging for a 5 year old, can be done with lots of parental help. He thinks 8 might be a better age but if your grandson is really good on the computer he may be able to have some fun with this.
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I bought the toy for my youngest grandson who is turning 5. I believe he will need some help with it initially but it should be in his range of ability.
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yes absolutely. its a big toy. my 5 year old nephew has it as well and he loves it
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This may be just a little too big for your son right now, we bought for already 3 year old, he is petite but is still just a little young for it, it goes pretty fast it is best suited for 4 to 5 year old
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Yes! Our six year old grandson loves playing the game with the family! I think a five year old could be helped to get it easily!
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hi Becky sorry i have not seen one for 5 or 6 year old - but i think a 5 year old may enjoy this - happy holidays
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It will do. It will do better for a 4 year old. By the time s/he turns 5 it will probably be way too small.
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I think your almost 5 year old would love it. It has play value beyond the age suggestion and would help spur your almost 5 year old into different types of imaginative play. My youngest great-nephew, who is 4, loves it. But his older brother, who is 7, loves it too and together they play happily for a few hours. If those 2 high energy boys can actually play together for a few hours, it makes me believe the toy has lots of play value. I hope this helps.
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Yes!! I bought my five year old one several months ago as he stays with me often...My three year old grandson was here for Thanksgiving and he LOVED it--it was in constant use.
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I think so. My son loved it last year and he was over 4 and a half. He still likes it now too.
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Yes. I bought it for my grandson who was five at the time. It was his favorite gift
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I think a 5 year old will enjoy it. It is more simple than the regular Rubik and a nice introduction to the actual one once the 5 yr old gets older =) My son enjoyed it very much.
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I don't think a five year old would have the motor skills to fly this. This is probably not a good toy for anyone under the age of 8-10.
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I guess is a good option. I bought it for my nephew, but she is 2 years old, and for now she starts to play with this kind of things, but for a boy of 8 years I think is good.
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I agree with M.Bate. To simple for a "precocious" 5 yr old but it might be good for a very young 5.