My 6 year old was really excited about this watch.  The buttons aren't very easy to push but the functions are simple enough for my son to remember which button to push to do the timer or see the date.  Of course, his favorite button is the light button.  However, the watch strap is for "skinnier" 6 year olds.  My son isn't overweight but he's bigger and taller than the average 6 year old boy and he doesn't have much more room to grow with the watch strap.  I'm certain that I will have to get him a big boy watch when he is nearing 8.