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Buying gifts for tweens (ages 9-12) can be tough as they are between childhood and being a teen. What may interest them varies. Some may still like toys, while others have moved to gadgets. Below is a list of tween gift ideas that surely has something for your tween.
Occasion: Christmas, Birthdays, Valentine’s Day, Easter, Hanukkah
🧸 Toys
American girls, collector dolls, and fashion dolls-child might be moving away from fantasy play but still enjoys dressing up and displaying dolls.
Action figures representing favorite characters
Squishies
Construction toys -Lego and K’nex
Small collectible stuffed toys. Some may like oversized animals.
Remote control vehicles
Train sets
📱 Gadgets
Walkie Talkies
Drones
Telescopes
Robots
Insta cameras
Fire Kid’s edition tablets
Wireless headphones
Professional Printing 3D Pen
Karaoke Microphone
🎮 Games
Tweens love games that are fun, engaging, and often a bit challenging. Here are some great options:
Tiny Pong Electronic Solo Tennis Game
Pictionary Air -draw with an electronic pen, and players can see the image on their smart devices.
Bop It game
Uno
Exploding kittens
Gravity Maze
🏠 Room Decor
Tweens often start to express their own style through their room decor. Here are some ideas:
Throws-Tweens are probably moving away from character bedspreads but still like throws of favorite movies, TV shows, sports teams, etc. Mermaid and shark tails are also popular.
Pillows and accessories -these too can contain images of favorite teams, shows, or characters.
Felt letter boards -to post messages
Fairy light curtain panels -sheer curtains with fairy lights attached.
🎁 More Gift Ideas
For even more tween gift ideas, check out our Best Gifts for Tweens article. It’s packed with fun and practical ideas that tweens will love.
🎨 Kits
Nail stamper kit
Bath bomb kit
Science kits appropriate for their age -there are many fun kits involving various topics.
Models of the human body, space, and stars.
Telescopes and microscopes
Art supplies
🏀 Physical Activity
Scooters
Hoover boards
Skateboards
Balls of all types -soccer, volleyball, basketball, football, etc.
Ice skates and rollerblades
Ski equipment
Tennis or golf equipment
Hockey equipment
Flying discs
👕 Clothing
Make sure you understand the clothing style of the child and if the child is into name brands such as Nike, Adidas, Under Armor, etc.
The child may like sweatshirts/t-shirts with images of favorite shows, movies, characters, or sports teams.
Bedroom slippers -these come in a variety of fun styles.
Socks -socks can have a variety of images printed on them
Hats
❓ Questions People Ask
What Are Some Good Gifts For Tweens Who Love Science?
Science kits appropriate for their age, such as chemistry sets or space exploration kits, can be a hit with tweens who have a curiosity for the world around them. Telescopes and microscopes are also excellent choices for budding scientists.
Are There Any Fun, Non-Electronic Gifts For Tweens?
Yes, plenty! Art supplies, sports equipment, and science kits are all great options. Physical activity gifts like skateboards or scooters are also popular among tweens.
How Can I Make Sure The Clothing I Choose As A Gift Is Something The Tween Will Like?
It’s important to consider the tween’s personal style and preferences. Look for clothing with images of their favorite shows, movies, characters, or sports teams. Name brands like Nike or Adidas might also be a safe bet if they’re into sports.
📚 Keep Reading
📌 For the tween who reads (or should), there are free classic audiobooks and ebooks on FabaShelf to listen to in the browser, no app needed.
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