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Buying gifts for kids in the 10-12 year old age range is tough. They aren’t don’t want to be little, don’t quite play the same as younger kids… but they also are still very much kids! Additionally, this is an age when the draw towards screens and smartphones really begins to grow, so many parents want to find gifts that don’t involve having their child sit alone and stare into the void.
I’ve got a list of 20 great gifts for preteens to save you time and help you find something that preteen in your life will love!
2020 Gift Ideas | Top Gifts for Preteens (ages 10-12)
LOL Surprise! Swag Family, $59.99
The LOL dolls have been a huge hit the last few years, and this one comes with 4 that are complete surprises for whoever is opening it!
Mega Construx HALO Infinite Energy Sword Construction Set, $44.99
Building sets are a great gift idea for this age, and this one is just the right difficult level.
A Game of Cat & Mouth, $22.99
Games are always a hit with this age group, and this one will have everyone laughing.
Marvel Villainous Board Game, $34.99
If anyone likes superheroes, then this game is the perfect gift.
Coding Games in Scratch book, $16
This book will teach kids how to code games in Scratch, which will give them something to build on in the future. My 12 year old LOVES scratch and you’ll love that it’s free to use online. Grab the book to help them learn and build fun games and programs.
Super Spirograph 75-Piece Jumbo Kit, $39.55
Do you remember this from your childhood? They’re still just as awesome!
Thames and Kosmos Word Slam Party Game, $37.21
Get their brains working with this fun word game.
Rubik’s Cube Build It Solve It Kit, $9.98
This kit doesn’t just teach you how to solve a Rubik’s Cube, but how to build it!
Klutz LEGO Chain Reactions Science and Building Kit, $17.43
Some kids this age are starting to outgrow LEGO, but this fun book teaches them how to take it to the next level.
Kan Jam Portable Disc Slam Outdoor Game, $39.99
Encourage outdoor play with this unique disc game!
VicTsing Sound Hot Portable Bluetooth Speaker, $19.98
Let them enjoy their music outside or away from their phones with this great bluetooth speaker!
LETSCOM Fitness Tracker, $26.95
This is basically a cheaper version of the Fitbit, which is great for kids who are still learning responsibility.
Just Dance for Nintendo Switch, $49.99
Even though this is not technically a screen-free option, I’m making an exception because this is not an individual activity. A game like this is way more fun to play as a group!
LEGO BrickHeadz Star Wars The Mandalorian and The Child, $19.95
LEGO can still be popular at this age, and Star Wars continues to be popular thanks to the new show on Disney+.
LEGO DOTS Pineapple Pencil Holder, $19.99
If Star Wars isn’t something your preteen is interested in, then this fun customizable pencil holder might be a popular LEGO-related gift.
Creativity for Kids Grow ‘n Glow Terrarium Kit, $12.99
If you know a preteen who loves science or nature, this terrarium they can grow indoors will be a big hit.
MindWare KEVA BrainBuilders, $29.95
This is a brain-bending game that will encourage problem-solving and analytical skills.
Table Top Robot, $14.99
Remote control toys are always a hit, and this table top robot is no exception.
KidzLabs Kitchen Science, $9.97
Encourage a love of science in a safe environment by teaching them about chemical reactions in the kitchen!
Kidslane Laser Tag, $59.99
Although this is a bit higher price point, it’s way cheaper than continually paying to play laser tag at an arcade! Perfect for a sibling group.
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