The holidays are nearly here, and I’ve put together a few different gift guides to get you started! Today is all about tween gift ideas. Do you struggle to find good gifts for your tweens?
When they were younger, toys were so easy to get for the holidays. But now, these kids in the 8-12 age range think they are practically miniature adults and want big ticket items.
I’ve put together a collection of some of our personal favorites that my kids love and use every day as well as a few things they are dying to get their hands on. There’s even some stocking stuffers. Check it out and see if it can help you check some of the perfect gifts off your list this holiday season.
I will be adding to this list all season long, so check back often to get more gift ideas as we get closer to the holidays!
More Holiday Gift Guides
More than 25 Cool Tween Gift Ideas
Purple Unicorn Long Sleeve T-Shirt Kit w/ 2 Markers
Be the Chalk of the Town! This is just one of many different t-shirts and tote bags your kid can design themselves with chalk markers! (Check out our Instagram for videos of our experience!)
Stomp Rocket Dueling Rockets
Duel your siblings or friends in this totally fun game of Stomp Rockets!
Cute Laptop Stickers for Teen Girl, 45 Pcs/Pack
What tween still doesn't love stickers? These are perfect to decorate the laptop, phone case, and more!
Creativity For Kids Grow 'N Glow Terrarium Science Kits for Kids
Make your very own terrarium for your bedroom!
Klutz Mini Bake Shop
Use clay to make these adorable little bake shop creatures!
Blinger Deluxe Set Comes with Glam Styling Tool -150 Gems - Load, Click, Bling! Hair, Fashion, Anything!
Bling out your hair easily with this tool!
Kinetic Sand Beach Sand Kingdom Playset with 3lbs of Beach Sand
Who doesn't love playing with kinetic sand? This comes with 3 lbs so you can create a sand castle!
Not Parent Approved: A Card Game for Kids, Families and Mischief Makers
Do you have kids who want to play Cards Against Humanity? Well this is the perfect game just for them!
Klutz Make Your Own Puffy Stickers
Have a little artist who loves to create designs? Now they can make puffy stickers!
Mr. Sketch Scented Markers, Assorted Colors, 12 Pack
Who doesn't love those scented Mr. Sketch markers for all your creations?
Breyer Stablemates Deluxe Animal Hospital Set
If you have a horse fan, she will love this stable for hours of creative play.
KLUTZ Make Your Own Mini Erasers Toy
Learn to make mini erasers and pencil toppers with clay!
Unicornbot Kit-App-Enabled Building & Coding Stem Learning Kit
Get your kids interested in STEM with this Unicorn Bot they can code themselves!!
PLAYMOBIL Spirit Riding Free Lucky's House Playset
Do you have a girl who loves Spirit Riding Free? Play with Lucky and her friends in her house and more!
ThinkFun Gravity Maze Marble Run Logic Game and STEM Toy
A logic game, puzzle, and marble run all in one totally fun maze!
LEGO Technic BASH! Building Kit
Build a powerful car from the ground up with Lego that can crash, bash, and more!
Hand Operated Drones for Kids or Adults
A drone that requires no remote and is fun for everyone, even kids as young as 4-5 yrs old!
UBTECH JIMU Robot Astrobot Series: Cosmos Kit / App-Enabled Building and Coding STEM Learning Kit
Similar to the Unicorn Bot, Astrobot is designed and coded by you!
Phone Tripod, Flexible Cell Phone Tripod Adjustable Camera Stand Holder with Wireless Remote and Universal Clip
Got a future YouTuber? Get them this kit with tripod, phone holder, and even wireless remote to create videos and photos!
Nintendo Switch Lite - Turquoise
A handheld game they can take anywhere! Nintendo is know for the best games for kids!
9 in 1 Accessories Compatible with Nintendo Switch Lite, Protective Portable Hard Shell Carrying Case with 8 Game Card Slots, Clear Case, Play Stand, 9H Screen Protector, Joy-Con Thumb Grip Caps
The perfect accessories kit for your new Nintendo Switch Lite!
Sony WH-CH700N Wireless Bluetooth Noise Canceling Over the Ear Headphones with Alexa Voice Control
These are my kids' favorite headphones. The noise cancelling and music quality is amazing!
Hard Case for Sony WH-CH700N Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones, Travel Carrying Storage Bag - Black+Gray
Keep those expensive headphones protected with a traveling case.
OontZ Angle 3 Bluetooth Portable Speaker
Do you kids love to move it? Then, a portable bluetooth speaker is perfect. My kids love to take it outside and dance and sing.
Mastermind Game : The Strategy Game of Codemaker vs. Codebreaker
This is such a fun game. It's 2 player and does amazing at helping your child with working memory.
Connect 4 Shots Game
Love Connect 4? Here's a different play on it! Bounce those balls into Connect 4!
Mattel Games Blink: The World's Fastest Game!
This is a 2-player game that is so much fun to play with 8-9 year olds. It also helps with memory for kids who struggle with executive function.
Unicorn Cat Caticorn Pink Rainbow Pride Purr Glitter Kitty - PopSockets Grip and Stand for Phones and Tablets
A perfect stocking stuffer for the girl who loves cats and unicorns!
Bag of Unicorn Dreams 2 Pack Cotton Candy Nuggets Half Pound Each Of Funny for All Ages Unique Birthday for Friends, Mom, Dad, Girl, Boy, Stocking Stuffer Funny Gag Gift
A totally fun stocking stuffer for kids who love unicorn dreams.
Privacy Pop Bed Tent (Twin) - Blue
Got a kid who wants a little privacy or prefers cozy spaces? This is perfect for that twin bed!