Shopping for gift ideas for tween girls may seem like a daunting task. Tweens aren’t kids, but they aren’t really teens either. This in-between age means they aren’t going to like toys made for kids, but they’re still too young for many “grown-up” gifts. Instead, they’re in a world all of their own. And that world may seem confusing at times, especially due to rapidly changing interests (while TikTok and unicorns are in today, they might definitely be out by tomorrow). Luckily, you don’t have to resort to showing up with a gift card or an envelope of cash. Here’s how to get your tween a timeless gift she’s sure to love.
How to Choose a Gift for a Tween Girl
A little girl can’t play with dolls and dress-up clothes forever. Instead, she quickly grows out of those toys, and suddenly her world is filled with all sorts of new interests. She might have a penchant for science, fashion, sports, art, music, or something else entirely. When choosing a gift for your tween, it’s best to keep these interests in mind. If you choose a gift that coincides with something she truly loves, you’re as good as gold.
However, a tween girl’s interests are rapidly changing. You might not always know what makes your tween girl tick. In this case, it’s a good idea to get a universally loved gift, like a tasty food gift. Even tween girls will love a delectable gift that tastes as good as it looks, such as an arrangement from Edible Arrangements® full of fresh fruit covered in decadent chocolate.
Top 10 Gift Ideas for Tween Girls
If you’re not sure what to get the tween girl in your life, don’t worry. Here are ten amazing gift ideas that any tween girl between the ages of nine and twelve years old:
If your tween is into movies (and seriously who isn’t), she’ll love this curated movie night box. It comes with Maddy & Maize gourmet popcorn, freshly baked cookies, fruit covered in decadent chocolate, and a FandangoNOW Promo Code to rent a movie right from the living room.
Cost: $54.99
2. Delicious Daisy® Dipped Strawberries & Pineapple
This arrangement is filled to the brim with fresh, delicious chocolate dipped pineapple daisies, chocolate dipped strawberries, honeydew melon, juicy grapes, and so much more. It not only looks super cool, but it also tastes great, too.
Cost: $60.99
3. Fujifilm instax Mini 9 Instant Camera
Get her a camera that snaps photos and prints out pictures in real-time. This camera features a macro lens for close-ups, adjustable brightness, and a selfie mirror so she’ll always snap the best photos possible.
Cost: $69.90
4. BONAOK Bluetooth Karaoke Wireless Microphone
If your tween loves rocking out, she’ll go crazy over this wireless karaoke microphone. It features a Bluetooth connection, so all you need to do is connect via Bluetooth and open the singing app on your phone for listening and singing anytime and anywhere.
Cost: $30.99
5. Art Out of the Box Solo Drawing Game
Sometimes creative inspiration strikes, and other times it can be a bit more elusive. This game helps inspire creativity with 80 art prompts. Just pick one “subject” card and one “technique” card and follow the instructions to create something amazing.
Cost: $20.00
6. Caboodles On The Go Girl Case
Take it retro with this Caboodles kit inspired by the ones that were popular in the early ’90s. Your tween will have enough room to store all of her essentials, including makeup, jewelry, or whatever other little tokens she wants to keep organized.
Cost: $19.99
Make journaling even more fun with this kit. It includes a 70-page journal, foil and glitter frames, glitter tape, magnetic bookmarks, glue stick, gel pen, and colorful printed pages for your tween to create a simply out of this world journal.
Cost: $24.99
8. Unicorn Personalized 50×60 Plush Fleece Blanket
Get her a personalized fleece blanket she can use to cuddle up and watch TV or read her favorite book. This blanket features silky, soft 100% cozy, polyester fleece and bright colors your tween will adore.
Cost: $39.99
Inspired by retro cinema signs, this lightbox is a creative way for your tween to express herself. It comes with a color-changing LED with six different colors (including white) and over 100 letters, numbers, and character tiles.
Cost: $39.99
Turn her room into an alternate universe of constellations, nebulae, and galaxies. The gentle projections will lend her room a relaxing ambiance that might even help her fall asleep more quickly at night (a win-win for parents).
Cost: $89.99
You may not always understand what makes your tween girl tick, but you can find her the perfect present if you follow this how-to guide. Whether you’re shopping for the holidays, her birthday, or another gift-giving occasion, you’re sure to find something for her on this list.
