Awesome Toy and Gift Ideas for 10 Year Old Girls
10 year old girls are growing up fast. They are starting to gain a bit more independence. Many have developed strong friendships and enjoy spending time with their friends. They are learning so much all the time. Toys and games can help her develop her independence, learn new skills and enhance the time spent with friends. But 10 year old girls are all very different and therefore it can be difficult to know which toys and games she will like.
This article can come to your rescue. This article covers several groups of gifts including:
Read on for lots of specific ideas.
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This article can come to your rescue. This article covers several groups of gifts including:
- Arts and crafts - jewelry making sets, a writing tablet, a spirograph, string art and much more
- Sports and outdoor - scooters, soccer trainer, rollerblades.
- Music and singing - karoke microphone, portable speakers and singing games.
- Stuff for her room - a bed rest, bean bag chair and nightlight
- Beauty, jewelry and accessories - the ultimate spa kit, hair chalk and mood necklace.
- Creativity - instax camera, journal, slime kit, make your own soap and bath bombs.
- Games - 5 second rule and gravity maze
- Book ideas - Dangerous book for girls and wreck this journal.
Read on for lots of specific ideas.
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Craft Kit Ideas
There are lots of crafts kits aimed at the tween age group that 10 year old girls will love. If you want to buy something crafty, this can be one of the easiest gifts to get so you are in luck.
Ideas include jewelry making kits, knitting and sewing gift sets, make a wind chime kit, drawing supplies, garden kits to display in her room, rock art and lots more.
I love the yarn tree kit below
Ideas include jewelry making kits, knitting and sewing gift sets, make a wind chime kit, drawing supplies, garden kits to display in her room, rock art and lots more.
I love the yarn tree kit below
The Yarn Tree Kit
I’m very excited about this kit. I think it’s a brilliant idea and one that I might buy my 10 year old niece this Christmas.
The idea is simple. Wrap the yarn around the wire tree in the design that you prefer. Once completed you can mould the branches however you require. It can then be used as a jewelry tree (better than a jewelry box). Or why not wrap lights around it and have it as a pretty light and ornament displayed in your bedroom. Each tree completed will be unique as people will use different colored yarns and mould their branches differently. |
Jewelry making Kits
There are lots of jewelry making kits for girls of this age that make fantastic gifts and appeal to her crafty side.
There are many bracelet and charm making kits. The Alex infinity jewelry set is a fab choice as the jewerly looks really grown up when finished. The set includes 31 pieces to create bracelets or necklaces and no tools or glue are needed. It includes 4 easy slide clasps, 8 charms, 6 silver beads, 6 suede cords, 3 colors of twine (3.8yds), 4 gem stickers and easy instructions to follow. |
Melissa & Doug Scratch Art Rainbow Mini Notes
This is such a cool little present that creative and artistic types will love.
Scratch away notes, drawings, doodles and messages on the mini notes. There are 125 notes in total. Bright colors hide beneath the matte coating - use the wooden stylus to reveal them with a simple scratch. Pretty papers which allow kids to use their imagination and sketch whatever they dream up. |
boogie board
The boogie board is a writing tablet.
You can use the writing tablet for all kinds of things including drawing, doodling, writing, working out homework, leaving messages for your family members, taking phone messages, writing lists, playing tic tac toe and lots more. The tablet is thin and lightweight so it's easy to take anywhere. This makes it a fab little tool for entertaining kids on long trips in the car for example. |
Once you've finished writing on the tablet, press the erase button and there is a fresh sheet to start writing on again.
It's great to cut down on all those scraps of paper too.
It's great to cut down on all those scraps of paper too.
Music Gifts
If she’s very musical this can open up a whole host of ideas. Would she appreciate a new musical instrument or would she like lessons on how to play one. Does she like listening to music. Would she like her first mp3 player. Or perhaps a music voucher from itunes.
If she loves to sing a karaoke machine is another idea.
If she loves to sing a karaoke machine is another idea.
Wireless Bluetooth Karaoke Microphone
Another option for a girl who likes to sing (which is a little bit cheaper than the microphone above) is a wireless karaoke microphone.
Connect it to your phone via bluetooth and use it as a handheld microphone and speaker for a home karaoke party. It's easy to use and features lights for an extra party atmosphere |
Mini Bluetooth Wireless animal Speaker
If she likes to listen to music in her room, than she will probably love this mini Panda themed bluetooth speaker.
It will wirelessly stream music from her bluetooth enabled devices such as a smartphone or tablet. There is also a selfie feature which remotely activates a camera. This is perfect for Youtubers. The compact size fits anywhere. She can put it in her bag and take to her friend's house or listen to it in other rooms around the home. |
Spontuneous - The Song Game - Sing It or Shout It - Talent NOT Required
If she loves music and songs, this could turn out to be a popular game.
One player says a word and the race is on for the others to sing a song containing that word. Can you think of a lyric with the word "mountain" in it? Blurt it out then…you only have 15 seconds! Don't worry about your voice; shout it if you must, because time is ticking! Great for 10 year olds who are always singing and love songs and music to play with their friends and family. |
Give Her More Independence
10 year olds are growing up and it's a great age to give them a little more independence. There are some great gifts you can get them to help them take a bit more responsibility.
For example, an alarm clock in her room could allow her to make sure she is responsible for getting up on time for school every morning instead of an adult waking her up.
A journal, calendar or organiser can help her plan her homework, remember friends and family birthdays, organise outings with friends etc.
Or which about a watch like the one featured below or a get her a fun way to tidy up after herself like the 2 in 1 laundry / over the door basketball hoop.
For example, an alarm clock in her room could allow her to make sure she is responsible for getting up on time for school every morning instead of an adult waking her up.
A journal, calendar or organiser can help her plan her homework, remember friends and family birthdays, organise outings with friends etc.
Or which about a watch like the one featured below or a get her a fun way to tidy up after herself like the 2 in 1 laundry / over the door basketball hoop.
Watch
If she hasn't already got one, 10 years old is a nice age to get a watch. She knows the time so can be responsible for knowing when she has to get up, get ready and leave for school and what time she should be in bed.
There are numerous watches which make fantastic gifts and it the style and design will really depend on what she likes. There are all kinds of watches with different features too. Some watches include a stopwatch which can be fun for timing things. Some may have a backlight for telling the time at night. |
The watch featured is waterproof up to 50m so it doesn’t matter if it gets wet while swimming or she accidentally forgets to take it off in the bath.
The watch also has large dial and numbers with light, show time clear in the dark. Press the "LIGHT" button to see the time clearly in the light.
The watch also has large dial and numbers with light, show time clear in the dark. Press the "LIGHT" button to see the time clearly in the light.
2 in 1 Laundry / Over the Door Basketball Hoop
This won't just get kids excited but also the Moms, Dads or person who does the laundry will love it too. Simply Wham-O is a 2-in-1 over-the-door basketball hoop with detachable laundry bag. Kids will love shooting their laundry into the hoop.
It turns cleaning up into a game so it gets done. When you’re ready simply unzip the bag's bottom zipper to empty your laundry right into your basket. It includes basketball backboard, hoop and net plus a spacious removable laundry bag. It fits on any door with simple over-the-door design. |
Help Her Save Memories
You’re only 10 once. It’is nice to be for her to be able to create and save memories from her 10th year. To help her do this why not invest in a camera. If she has a phone she may have a camera on her phone but you can't beat getting instant print outs like she would be able to with the Instax camera featured below.
Instax Camera
These are fantastic cameras which will instantly print out credit card sized photos.
The camera itself is small and lightweight so easy to transport and take photos at special occasions or of family and friends. The photos are a nice size to keep in a wallet or use for a scrapbooking project. They can also be given as small mementoes or gifts. Whatever you use the photos for, it’s really nice to have a physical memento of a memory or person that you treasure. |
Selfie Stick
A fantastic little gadget so that a 10 year old can take selfies of her and her friends with a smart phone.
It's easy to use Just turn it on, pair it with smart phone via bluetooth and then snap. It can easily fit into a pocket or a bag. When folded it's only 7.1 inches in length when stored but it will expand to 31.5 inches maximum length. it features a built-in bluetooth remote control & great battery, allows you to take a self-photograph or group photos easily with a better photo sight. |
Outdoor Gift Ideas
Many 10 year old girls will enjoy playing outside and there are lots of gifts that you can get to facilitate this. Some ideas include a new bike, a scooter, a trampoline or a jump rope.
Check out the Razor scooter below as well as some sporty gift ideas which are further down the page.
Check out the Razor scooter below as well as some sporty gift ideas which are further down the page.
Razor Scooter
Rollerblades
These rollerblades grow with your child.
Kids can ride on these skates for a long time for you’ll be able to increase the boot up to four sizes. Three size available: Small for little kid (Y12-2); Medium for big kids(2-5); Large for youth & young adult(5-8). The wheels light up which gives the rollerblades and extra cool factor. They have some high end features which include 82A polyurethane wheels and high quality ABEC-7 bearings |
RAzor Pocket mod minature scooter
She will really be "too cool for school" on this scooter.
It's super fun and has a variable engine speed that can go up to 15 mph and up to 40 minutes continuous use (up to 10 miles) on one charge. The 12 inch pnuematic tyres with rear suspension offer a smooth ride. Other features include a retractable kickstand and a padded seat. |
For the Dancer
Does she love to dance?
If she does dancing as a hobby she may appreciate some new equipments such as a new leotard or dancing bag.
If she likes to dance for fun and has a games console, check out the Just Dance 2020, fabulous fun and great for improving her co-ordination too.
If she does dancing as a hobby she may appreciate some new equipments such as a new leotard or dancing bag.
If she likes to dance for fun and has a games console, check out the Just Dance 2020, fabulous fun and great for improving her co-ordination too.
just dance 2020
Just Dance 2020 is a fun video game where you have to copy the dance moves from the person on the screen.
You can compete on your own or against other people to see who has the most accurate dance moves. There are some really cool dance tunes to move to. Dance 2020 has 40 hot new tracks including “I Don't Care” by Ed Sheeran & Justin Bieber, and the new song “Into the Unknown” from Disney's Frozen 2 It also includes a free on month trial of Just Dance Unlimited where you can dance to 500+ of your favorite songs. |
stem / Educational Toys
There are lots of educational toys aimed at the tween age group. Stem toys are toys which cover the areas science, technology, engineering and math. There are tons of stem toys that are for kids of all ages and many that particularly appeal to girls.
Check out a couple of ideas below.
Check out a couple of ideas below.
For the Budding Programmer, Inventor and Coder
For the budding programmer, inventor or coder
Is she inquisitive? Does she like tech? Perhaps she likes to tinker with computers, play with apps on her phone.
If she is showing an interest in programming, she likes to create or invent and may want to code in the future there are lots of fab toys that she may love.
A really cool idea is the Makey Makey set below.
Is she inquisitive? Does she like tech? Perhaps she likes to tinker with computers, play with apps on her phone.
If she is showing an interest in programming, she likes to create or invent and may want to code in the future there are lots of fab toys that she may love.
A really cool idea is the Makey Makey set below.
Makey Makey
The Makey Makey is a really cool invention kit that allows you to replace the keys on your keypad on your computer / laptop with everyday objects. And you can make any object a key. To work you need to alligator Clip two objects to the Makey Makey. An example given is you and a banana. Then when you touch the banana, the computer just thinks a keyboard key is being pressed, so you can type a letter, jump in a video game, take a picture, or play some music. Some examples include Making a banana piano, playing Mario on a play dough game pad, take a selfie of your cat every time she drinks water.
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How? First, load up a computer program or any webpage. Let's say you load up a piano. Then, instead of using the computer keyboard buttons to play the piano, you can hook the Makey Makey to something fun, like bananas, and the bananas become your piano keys.
make your own soap science KiT
There are a range of kits that are designed to get girls interested in science. They make a good job of showing how science can be applied to products in everyday life.
One example is the make your own soap science kit. It give you everything you need to make up to 10 soaps. There is a booklet 36-pages of step-by-step instructions to help you make what you need. |
The kit includes 6 lip balm containers, 1 lip balm mold, 1 lotion bar mold with 4 shapes, 1 gift bag sticker sheet, 6 lotion bar gift bags, 42.2 grams beeswax pastilles and a pamphlet.
Bath bomb bonanza science activity
Make bath bombs with this set and learn about acid and base reactions, cool carbon dioxide & the science of fizz in a bathtub full of fun colorful eruptions.
The fact-filled colorful lab guide is full of pictures and information giving kids hours of fun in their own home made science lab! It's easy to use and lots of fun |
glow in the dark science lab
Many 10 year old girls will love a bit of slime.
Kids will learn at the same time as enjoying themselves creating slime. It includes a 12 page full color learning guide which explains the properties and uses of slimes found in nature. The kit has easy to make squishy and squeezable slime. She can make the slime independently too. Or have fun making it with tohers. It glows in the dark so switch off the lights to see the slime glow green! |
For the Budding Artist / Drawer
High quality drawing and art equipment are always a nice idea if she loves to draw and create art.
If she likes to have lots of fun when drawing she will probably love the spirograph below.
If she likes to have lots of fun when drawing she will probably love the spirograph below.
Spirograph
This is a classic toy that it’s hard to go wrong with as it’s stood the test of time. Great for all kids who love drawing and art.
Create millions of amazing designs with all the iconic rings and wheels of the original set. It comes in a durable carrying case with snap in storage and a built in drawing surface The spirograph gears work with the 3 retractable ball point pens included in the as well as most standard pens, markers and pencils |
It also includes the spiral putty which holds the spirograph easily and securely on the paper so that you can create beautiful designs with no holes in the paper.
It comes with 20 sheets of design paper. Full color design guide which also gives step by step instructions for creating your own designs.
It comes with 20 sheets of design paper. Full color design guide which also gives step by step instructions for creating your own designs.
Go Girl Doodle notebook
This is a very inspiring and upbeat coloring book perfect for tween girls.
There are 30 inspiring designs with some very positive messages. You can use whatever you want to color in the designs (pens, pencils, watercolors, markers, gel pens etc). The page are high quality so they won't bleed through. The designs can be ripped out of the book and displayed if you like too. |
Games
Board games can be very popular with girls this age and there are some fantastic ones about. Some fun ones to play with friends include Headbanz, Twister, Apples to Apples Junior and classics like Monopoly.
A fun one to play at sleepovers is featured below
A fun one to play at sleepovers is featured below
Sleepover Party Game
10 year old girls love having their friends over to stay and going to sleepovers. If she has a sleepover planned for a 10th birthday, this is a fab game to play at a sleepvoer.
Pick a card, read the seemingly easy topic, then start the timer! Now with only 5 seconds, name 3 things that fit the topic. Like “Name 3 Yellow Foods.”. It isn't as easy as it seems. Players get tongue-tied, funny answers come flying out and laughter is sure to follow in this fast-paced party game |
Gravity maze
This is a fun puzzle game, that can be quite addictive and is a good option to pull them away from video games and screens.
It's a simple concept. It's a marble game with towers. There are 60 cards with different challenges to complete (beginner, intermediate, advanced, and expert). The towers in the game can be arranged in a variety of structures but, for each challenge, you'll have to to build a path that will carry your marble to its target. Kids will probably also love to build their own creations. Adults will enjoy having a go at this as well. |
Sports Gift Ideas
Many 10 year old girls are sporty and this can give some fantastic ideas of toys and gifts to give her.
It will very much depend on the type of sport she is interested in.
Perhaps she loves gymnastics or dance. Some new kit for her dance and gymnastic lessons may be appreciated. Ideas might be, a new bag, a leotard, a dance/gymnastic t-shirt or hoodie.
If she loves doing other sports would she like a new pair of trainers? Bikes, scooters, a trampoline and other outdoor toys might also be wanted gifts.
If she loves soccer, a new soccer ball / kit or what about the solo soccer trainer featured below.
It will very much depend on the type of sport she is interested in.
Perhaps she loves gymnastics or dance. Some new kit for her dance and gymnastic lessons may be appreciated. Ideas might be, a new bag, a leotard, a dance/gymnastic t-shirt or hoodie.
If she loves doing other sports would she like a new pair of trainers? Bikes, scooters, a trampoline and other outdoor toys might also be wanted gifts.
If she loves soccer, a new soccer ball / kit or what about the solo soccer trainer featured below.
SKLZ Solo Soccer Trainer
If she loves soccer she will loves this soccer trainer. It has an adjustable waistband which will fit round her waist. This is attached to an 6 foot long elastic cord which stretches up to 18 feet. You attach a ball to the end of the cord. It can work with any balls whatever size (size 3, 4 and 5 balls). Then you can practice passes, kicking, touches and throw ins without any other players needed.
A great training aid which will help her improve her soccer skills on her own whenever she wants. |
Console games
Just Dance is a really fun dance game where you get points for copying the dance moves of the person on the screen.
In the 2019 version you get to dance to the hottest songs from Ariana Grande, Calvin Harris, Dua Lipq, and many more. Gets kids moving, a great family game to play at Christmas. People of all ages will enjoy this. With a one-month trial of Just Dance Unlimited included, dance to more than 400 songs. |
Jewelry Gifts for 10 Year old Girls
10 years old is a nice age to buy a first piece of jewelry. A nice ideas for this age group include a letter pendant with the first letter of their name.
Another cool idea is a mood necklace like the star shaped pendant featured. The mood pendant changes color with your mood and so is a fun piece of a tween girl. The color the pendant turns is meant to represent her mood. So yellow is strained, red is unsettled, pink is not under great stress, green is somewhat relaxed, purplie is love, blue is relaxed and at ease and black is anxious. |
happy 10th Birthday bracelet
bracelet making kit
This is a lovely bracelet making kit with charms and chains to make 3 different bracelets.
The great thing is the beads can be interchanged easily without tools. Mix and match beads and dangles to personalize and create a fashion statement bracelet for different occasions and moods. The beads and bracelets come packaged in a small colorful bamboo jewelry gift box |
Looking for more jewelry ideas for 10 year old girls, check out lots of jewelry gift ideas on this page.
Beauty Gifts
Hair chalks are super fun and she can change her hairstyle and color temporarily without leaving any lasting damage to her hair.
The hair chalks are temporary, easy to apply and easy to wash out. They last up to 3 days but will wash out with shampoo when you no longer want them. There are 10 pens in this set and they can also be used as face paints. Each pen provides up to 80 applications. They leave hair feeling soft and natural. |
ultimate spa kit
This is the ultimate spa experience for 10 year old girls.
They set includes all in one manicure, pedicure and facial collection. There are all the real supplies to perform spa treatments at home. Kids can paint and decorate their nails with 5 polishes, a nail file, dryer, toe separators, sticky decals, cotton balls and four sets of fake nails. The set also includes and eye and face mask, dryer sticker and pretty satin bag for keeping their stash neatly stored and organized. |
Books
Books can be the easiest gifts to buy a this age group and it's always good to encourage tween girls to read.
Daring book for Girls
This book is jam packed full of information and teaches girls things they would love to do. The activities are so wide ranging there is sure to be more than a few things that each girl will love whether she is more of a tomboy or more of a girly girl.
They include first aid, roller skating, rules of games from netball to softball, friendship bracelets, putting your hair up with a pencil, building a campfire, karate moves, a girls toolbox, maths tricks, a short history of women and lots more. |
WReck This journal
This journal is fantastic for the creative girl as well as anybody that likes to break the rules.
Basically you can do anything you like with this journal. All those things you have been told never to do with books you are actively encourged to do with this journal. The books gives you lots of ideas of what to do but you are free to make your own decisions. Engage in destructive act, poke holes through pages, add photos and deface them, paint pages with coffee, color outside the lines, and more. People have done very creative things with this book. What will you do? |
mini waffle maker
If she loves baking in the kitchen, the mini waffle maker will be a fab gift.
Make paninis, hash browns, and even biscuit pizzas! Any wet batter will “waffle” your treats and snacks into single serving portions. Simply plug it in and go; it heats up in mere minutes. It includes a recipe book and recipe database access (all non-electric parts are easily wiped clean) |
stuff for her room
At 10 years old, a tween girl may enjoy personalising her room with accessories and gadgets. Some ideas include alarm clocks, nightlights, storage for her stuff and beanbag chairs.
If she likes gaming she may also like a gaming chair or gaming storage.
If she likes gaming she may also like a gaming chair or gaming storage.
LED Bluetooth Speaker and Night Light
BEAN BAG CHAIR
A bean bag chair is useful item to have in a tween's bedroom. Pefect for chilling out on to read books, watch movies, play video games and much more.
It's also the perfect place for a friends to sit and chat too. The beanbag featured comes in different colors to suit the decor. It's equipped with double stitched seams and comfortable yet durable cover that will stand up over time. |
bedrest
A bed rest is perfect for tween girls who like to chill out and read or watch tv when lying on their bed.
It gives some back support and makes chilling out much more comfortable. The bed rests are lightweight and portable with a carry handle on the top so it's easy to move between rooms (from the bed to the couch or lying on the floor). The large back pocket is the perfect size for keeping extra magazines, books or a tablet. |