15+ AMAZING Gift Ideas for 8-12 year olds perfect for the preteen in your life. I’ve included some budget friendly choices as well as some splurges. Everything I chose either I have bought and love or I have it on my list for this year. I’ve spent hours and hours putting these together so I kindly ask if you find something you like and want to purchase from my gift guides that you please use my links [pretty please!]. I appreciate your support SO MUCH, as always! I do make a small commission with each item purchased for my links, but it doesn’t cost you a penny more.
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Wool and the Gang Beanie Knitting Kit | Perfect for beginners and the more experienced (or determined) to knit their own beanie. Includes instructions on a variety of different techniques so they can customize it to exactly how they want.
Zella Jogger | perfect for distance learning or casual dress days.
Elwood Moto Jogger | comfy and cool for in and out of the house.
Glow In The Dark Science Lab | budding scientists who love experimenting will love this kit!
Name Barette | thoughtful and useful!
Wooden Tetris | get away from the screens and challenge them to this game IRL, see if they can fit all the pieces in the box! Up the ante by setting a timer and seeing who can do it the fastest!
How To Code | step-by-step guide that is easy to follow for beginners to learning code. A necessity in our modern world!
Wooden Yo-Yo | the OG fidgetspinner of its time, this is a good boredom buster solo activity!
100 Books Scratch Off Poster | the oddly satisfying thrill of a scratch off plus a list of 100 books to read for your little book worm.
Learn How To Play Guitar – Beginners | pair this gift of lessons from the legend Carlos Santana with a guitar for your music lover! Great idea through the winter if we hit another lockdown! Or try the growing in popularity ukulele + masterclass lessons!
Weighted Blanket | this light yet weighted linen blanket is the perfect comfort for those who toss and turn, have anxiety, or sensory struggles.
Hand Lettering How-to Kit | calligraphy and beyond, a beginners guide and everything needed to dabble in the art of hand lettering.
Cricut Explore | add this starter kit and you have the perfect gift for your creative maker. Make their own t-shirt decals, customize mugs and tumblers, diy stickers.. the option are endless. This is NOT just a gift for girls! Boys and girls alike can be creators!
All Natural Lip Gloss Kit | all the goodness of naturals complete with funky packaging. They can make for themself and for friends witht his fun DIY kit! *hint* get them the Cricut so they can make their own custom labels!
Family Charades | a great game for kids 6+ to play with the family and simple enough for everyone to take part
Super Mario Lego Set | Cannot go wrong with the classic, Super Mario! Add expansion kits like Bowsers Castle or this bundle kit!
Personalized Leather Dopp Kit | comes in multiple sizes, colours, and personalization options!
Monogrammed Jewelry Case | the cases come in 20 colours, plus limitless colour combos for hand stamped monograms. So beautiful and functional!
Leopard Coffee Tumbler | get it hot, cold, or glass! Add personalization with their name on it for the perfect gift for the coffee lover!
Stocking Stuffer Inspo:
- positive messages on pencils
- bath bombs
- donut scented pen
- plus plus mini maker tubes, get one in each colour so they can build endlessly!
- polymer expanding brain – for the scientists!
I hope you have a happy holiday season! And if you are here outside of the holidays shopping for birthday gifts, welcome and happy shopping! If you have any questions drop a comment on this post and I will get right back to you 😊
Please check out all of my gift guides under the Gift Guide Section on my blog… Happy Shopping!
- Gift Guide: Personalized for Everyone
- Gift Guide for HER
- Splurge-Worthy Gift Guide for HER
- Gift Guide for HIM
- Splurge-Worthy Gift Guide for HIM
- Gift Guide: Babies – 18 Months
- Gift Guide: 2-3 Year Old Toddler
- Gift Guide: 4-6 Year Old Kids
- Gift Guide: 8-Preteen Kids
- Gift Guide Under $25 (*coming soon*)
- Gift Guide: House & Home (*coming soon*)
- Gift Guide: Fitness & Wellness (*coming soon*)
- Gift Guide: Teachers + Daycare
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