Other Great Gift Options
Sometimes, the best gift can make this often awkward period of your life more comfortable and bearable. Consider self-care gifts that include heating pads, menstrual products, or a brand-new makeup item or hair product for those getting their periods or going through puberty.
For young boys, this could mean finding a new signature cologne or going shopping for new clothes as they approach high school. With these big changes come a lot of big feelings as well, so be sure to take the time to listen to your preteens and set aside some time for you two to spend together, doing something they love.
Tips on Choosing a Gift for a Preteen
Tweens are a tricky age to shop for. They are becoming more independent, but still benefit from the guidance and supervision of caring adults. Age-appropriate tween gifts encourage independence and socialization while still maintaining their safety. Keep this in mind when shopping for games or items that include internet access.
“Kids today can find access to anything,” says teacher and literacy coach Alicia Drozd. “Even with older kids now, it’s important to talk to them and set up rules.”
STEM toys are great for tweens since they encourage exploring new things and imagining—two things that tweens tend to be great at. Ensure that gifts that include intricate pieces to build with specialized tools, chemical solutions, or advanced skills are still safe for this age group. It helps to set some limits with your tween, such as they need to ask an adult before performing certain tasks like chopping food in this cooking subscription from Raddish Kids so that you both feel comfortable.
Games and toys can be both educational and fun. Tweens are a great group to take advantage of toys that teach or develop a new skill, such as cooking, coding, or movie-making. Physical games, like Kan Jam, that encourage socialization with friends and family are also great for this age group.
One of the most important things to consider when choosing a gift for a tween is what they love to do and explore. Whether they are into sports, art, or anything else, they are probably very enthusiastic about their hobbies. Choosing a gift geared toward their interests shows that you value their opinions and listen to them when they share.
Why Trust The Spruce?
This roundup was written by Julia Fields, an associate editor for The Spruce and The Spruce Crafts, covering all things surrounding toys, gifts, crafts, and the holidays. For this story, she researched hundreds of popular gifts for tween boys and girls, considering educational, creative, and age-appropriate gifts that she would have loved to receive at that age.
Our Experts:
- Mia Ingui, editor at The Spruce and MyDomaine
- Alicia Drozd, teacher and literacy coach
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