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The late elementary school and middle school years can be tough when it comes to buying gifts. They’re getting too old for many toys, but they still want something special! Here is a list I’ve gathered from some of the new popular items out this year as well as some old classics—30 top gifts for preteens.
Southern Savers 2022 Gift Guides | 30 Top Gifts for Preteens
YnM Kids Weighted Blanket, $59.90 at Amazon
Weighted blankets can provide extra coziness and also help kids sleep.
TECH DECK Shredline 360 Motorized Skate Park, $39.99 at Amazon
For those who are into finger boards, this little skate park can be attached to other sets to make a giant skate park!
LOL Surprise Tweens Babysitting Sleepover Party, $24.99 at Amazon
Girls will love this new LOL Surprise set that comes with a smaller figurine.
Skillmatics Guess in 10 Marvel Card Game, $19.97 at Amazon
Kids will love playing this game that is a riff off 20 questions.
Nerf Elite 2.0 Motoblitz Motorized Nerf Blaster, $31.49 at Walmart
This nerf blaster is motorized, taking it to the next level.
Creativity for Kids String Art Heart Light, $16.95 at Amazon
Kids will love decorating their room with this adorable light!
Jetson Mojo Light Up Hoverboard, $159.99 at Target
Hoverboards are still going strong, and this one lights up!
Mega Pokemon Motion Pikachu Mechanized Building Set, $96.99 at Target
Pokemon fans will love building this mechanized Pikachu!
Canon Cliq Instant Camera Printer, $89 at Amazon
This camera instantly prints pictures! Great for kids who don’t have smartphones yet.
Estes Tandem X-Launch Set, $42.75 at Amazon
This fun rocket launching toy will encourage kids to get outside.
Faber-Castell Pottery Studio, $51.98 at Amazon
Introduce preteens to the art of pottery with this all inclusive set.
Snap Circuits Arcade Electronics Exploration Kit, $45.97 at Amazon
Future electrical engineers will enjoy figuring out how to put together this circuits kit.
Creativity for Kids Designed by You Fashion Studio, $26.99 at Amazon
If any kids you know are into art and drawing, this kit may inspire a love of fashion!
LEGO Star Wars Obi-Wan Kenobi v. Darth Vader, $49.95 at Amazon
LEGO is still a big hit with kids this age, and this set recreates a classic movie scene.
Valor Kick Scooter Toy, $99.99 at Amazon
Kids will love burning off some energy with this great scooter!
Osmo Detective Agency, $79.98 at Amazon
Osmo kits are great at working along with existing iPads to teach kids coding skills.
LEGO Technic McLaren Sienna GTR, $40 at Amazon
This is a great LEGO set for older kids who care less about pretend play and more about the building process.
Monster Jam Official Mega Megalodon All-Terrain Remote Control Monster Truck, $81.99 at Amazon
Kids of any age will love this remote control monster truck!
Chess Armory Magnetic Chess Set, $32.99 at Amazon
This magnetic chess set is great for new players as well as seasoned players!
Simple Modern Star Wars Character Water Bottle, $25.49 at Amazon
These Star Wars water bottles are absolutely adorable!
Squishmallows Calico Cat, $15.47 at Walmart
Squishmallows continue to be a popular toy, and this new cat version is super cute.
Make It Real 5-in-1 Activity Tower, $24.99 at Target
This all-in-one set lets kids make 5 different kinds of things.
Thames and Kosmos Gumball Machine Maker Lab, $22.49 at Amazon
This is a combination of a building set and a candy machine—what could be better?
LEGO Dots Designer Toolkit, $64.99 at Amazon
Kids who love LEGO will especially love using LEGO to create fun decorations for their rooms!
Tony Hawk Skateboard, $49.99 at Amazon
This skateboard is durable and well made and only $50!
National Geographic Mega Magic Set, $39.99 at Amazon
Aspiring magicians can learn all the tricks with this magic set.
Latchkits Yarnimals Penguin, $19.99 at Amazon
This fun kit lets kids create an adorable penguin out of yarn!
Nintendo Switch Lite, $199.99 at Amazon
This cheaper version of a Nintendo Switch is great if kids plan to play it mostly on their own.
flybold Slackline Kit, $79.99 at Amazon
Kids can create an obstacle ropes course anywhere with this DIY slackline kit.
HYODREAM 3D Moon Lamp, $22.89 at Amazon
This cool lamp that changes colors is the perfect addition to any preteens’ room!
Do you have any great ideas for gifts for preteens? Let us know in the comments!
