It might seem nearly impossible that the independent and adorable 9-year-old who you were just cradling in your arms (like, last week, wasn’t it?) has finally reached the double digits. If that’s the case, don’t let buying a gift for her tax your brain any further. Keep clicking to find great gift ideas for just about any decade-old kiddo, no matter her interests.
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Fujifilm Instax Mini 9 Instant Camera
$72 from Amazon
Help her create memories with the Instax Mini 9, available in 10 different colors. Each camera features an auto exposure measurement to make sure photos come out bright and clear, while a high-key mode lends a softer look for portraits.
Circle Society Roller Skates
$44 from Amazon
Pineapple prints adorn these vibrant roller skates, though you can also find them in sparkly deep blue, cotton candy, and pink vanilla shades. She’ll be showing off her skills at the skating rink before you know it.
Sherlock Holmes Detective Tool Kit
$25 from Uncommon GoodsShop Now
She’ll be able to channel her inner Sherlock Holmes with this crafty detective kit, complete with a spy cipher, fingerprint ink, puzzle book, and magnifying glass. Detective attire not included but definitely encouraged.
LeadHER Kids Crafts
$30 from Amazon
Encourage the next generation of strong female leaders by gifting her one of these inspiring kits. Each kit in the collection features educational and crafting material related to a powerful woman in history: Maya Angelou, Greta Thunberg, Frida Kahlo, Rosa Parks, and Ruth Bader Ginsberg. As she decoupages a wooden box, creates a colorful wall hanging, or embroiders a canvas, she’ll also answer prompts about how to use her own voice to make an impact in the world.
10th Birthday Pendant Necklace
$23 from Etsy
This necklace from Etsy seller Hope is Hip Jewelry will let her know just how special you think she is. Customize the necklace by choosing a 6mm Swarovski, bezel-set birthstone, and you can also request gift wrapping during checkout.
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Razor EcoSmart Metro Electric Scooter
$476 from Amazon
This electric scooter is packed with style for a fun ride around the neighborhood. Features include a bamboo deck, padded seat, and cargo carrier. The scooter can go up to 18 mph and has a 12-mile range and rear-wheel drive.
Smoko Dumpling Light
$22 from Urban Outfitters
If she still likes to sleep with a nightlight on in her rooms she’ll adore this adorable little dumpling pal and its luminous soft glow.
Trivial Pursuit: Wizarding World Harry Potter
$22 from Amazon
If you’ve got a Potterhead you need a gift for, she’ll love showing off her wizardry wisdom with this Harry Potter-themed edition of the Trivial Pursuit game. Features 600 questions in six categories: The Dark Arts, Hogwarts, Magical Spells and Potions, Magical Objects, Magical People, and Animals and Magical Creatures.
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Athleta Girl So Snug Sherpa Hoodie 2.0
$26 and up from Athleta
Kids love soft blankets and clothing, so she’ll almost certainly appreciate this sherpa hoodie that includes smart details like a ribbed hem, a front kanga pocket with phone storage, and thumb holes at the end of the sleeves. Comes in four vibrant colors.
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Beat That! The Bonkers Battle of Wacky Challenges
$25 from Target
If you’re looking for a gift that encourages family-togetherness time, this game features 160 challenges with a “minute-to-win-it” style gameplay. In other words, fast-moving enough for any tween brain.
Crafting Subscription Box
$20/month from Annie’s Creative Girls Club
If she’s never met a craft she wasn’t ready to tackle, she’ll love getting a monthly shipment with the instructions and supplies to paint, bead, stitch, and more to her heart’s content. Past projects have included a macrame wall hanging, a watermelon-dyed tote bag, and knot bracelets.
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Pompom Fairy Lights
$15 from Natural Life
Give her room a pop of fun and color with one or more of these lights. Each 9-foot string features 30 LED lights and requires three AAA batteries (not included)
Happy Box
$25 from Natural Life
These gift boxes come packed with goodies including stickers, a bracelet, air freshener, and more. Available in 14 different themes.
Lego Minecraft The Abandoned Mine
$16 from Amazon
Yes, many girls this age still love Minecraft, but that doesn’t mean they can’t get off their screen for some good, old-fashioned Lego play. This set includes Steve, a zombie, a spider, and a living slime (don’t worry, she’ll know what all that means).
Sparkling Personalized Fleece Blanket
$35 and up from Personalization Mall
Choose from six colors and lots of different styles, then add her name for a custom touch. The finished product will be sturdy, with double-edged stitching and machine-washable.
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Snap Circuits Light Electronics Exploration Kit
$46 and up from Amazon
If you’re looking for a STEM-focused gift, this set contains over 55 parts that can build more than 175 projects while also teaching kids about circuits, fiber optics, and more. It includes a 100-plus-page full-color instruction manual. Nearly 7,500 reviewers have rated it 4.8 stars.
Shashibo The Shape-Shifting Box Artist Series
$25 from Walmart
These innovative fidget toys can let her shape-shift to her heart’s content — each cube transforms into more than 70 different shapes, and they come in themes of chaos, confetti, elements, and mystic ocean. A free downloadable app available for iPhone and Android phones includes a growing library of instructional videos to aid her creativity.
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DND Copper Table Game Dice Set
$20 from Amazon
If your girl has discovered Dungeons and Dragons, she’ll love a set of these polyhedral metal game dice, which come in an array of colors. Each set comes in a fun decorated metal box for safekeeping.
L.L.Bean Junior Archery Set
$139 from L.L.Bean
If your kiddo has even a passing interest in archery, she’ll love this set, which includes a recurve bow (that comes in right-or left-hand versions), plus arrows, a quiver, paper target, and bow sleeve and armguard.
Slackers Ninjaline Hanging Obstacle Intro Kit
$120 from Cabela’s
Do you have a wannabe ninja warrior on your hands? Help them toward those dreams of pushing the buzzer with this set, which includes a 36-foot ninja line with lots of accessories to help them build that growing athleticism and confidence. Everything comes packed in a convenient and portable carrying bag.
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