Unique Girl Gifts – Tween Girls
It’s so hard to buy for tween girls, there’s no doubt about that! If you ask them what gifts they want, you get the typical “I don’t know?” answer and this makes shopping for them a challenge. We put together some cool, unique girl gifts for your tweens that they will love. Our list has a little bit of everything from electronics to arts and crafts to music.
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Way Too Cool Gift Ideas for Tween Girls
You're going to love these great gift ideas for tween girls! They're perfect for the holidays!
Your tweens will love turning your backyard into a 24/7 adventure park. Slacker's Eclipse Trick line super dynamic webbing and teaching line are ideal for tricks, bounces and more. The 50' Night Glow slackline glows in the dark and with included ultra-bright night light head lamps you can bring the adventure into the night. Slacklines help improve core strength and balance all while walking just a few feet off the ground. Great activity for people who love the outdoors. Includes: 50' Slackline (2" webbing), Bonus 50' "Teaching Line" (1" webbing) to install above the slackline for extra guidance, Premium ratchet to ensure the best experience. Carrying bag and thorough instructions.
The Sing-Along Pro Karaoke Microphone and Speaker lets anyone become a star! This Bluetooth microphone connects wirelessly to your smartphone or computer. It works with the latest Karoake apps. Just sync it up and you're ready to rock! Includes 5 built-in audio filters:High pitch, bass, volume control, reverb, and accompaniment. The built-in rechargeable battery lasts up to 5 hours!
With this cool STMT D.I.Y. Tinted lip kit your tween can create 5 one-of-a-kind matte lip balms. Using the four different colored powders she'll be able to create tints to suit every occasion; a darker tone for a night out, a lighter tone for work, a nude color for everyday use. Mix and match the powders to create different tones or keep it simple and use them as is. The included shea butter and jojoba oil are guaranteed to keep her lips smooth and moisturized. What a fun DIY project!
Get those kids active with the brand new SoundMoovz Musical Bands. These fun bands are a new motion-activated electronic device that plays cool music and special effect sounds as you move! Experience the excitement by moving, dancing and creating unique musical beats – it is truly awesome! It’s the next musical sensation of the new age…Muzic by Mooving! This cool set of bands uses the latest Bluetooth technology, just simply power on for pairing, download the free app, choose over 400 sounds, and start the fun! The product comes with two special bands that users wear to enable the device. SoundMoovz can also be connected to a speaker for a bigger sound.
Your tween will take a collaborative creative journey where they become the author...It is a creative journal. Your kids will love the secret intelligence training and sleuthing involved in Finish This Book. They will do the research, problem solving, writing and enjoy being creative as they fill out this popular book.
It's no secret that this hot new gaming console, the Nintendo Switch will be a hot item for tweens this year. It has a lot of the classic games available for this console like Mario, Zelda and more. In addition to providing single and multiplayer thrills at home, the Nintendo Switch system can be taken on the go so players can enjoy a full home console experience anytime, anywhere. The mobility of a handheld is now added to the power of a home gaming system, with unprecedented new play styles brought to life by the two new Joy-Con controllers.
Sew Mini Animals is a great kit for beginner sewers. Your girls can stitch and stuff an assortment of fuzzy animals from felt. These mini plushies deliver full-sized fun, and everything you need to make up to 14 animals is included. Add extra accessories like hats, bows, and glasses to personalize your animals.
This cool lighting set will be the hit of your tween's sleepover. This fun sound-activated party light projects fun lighting onto the wall of her bedroom, basement, bonus room or living room. Just plug it in and your lighting set is ready to go. Use the included remote to control the 3 sound-activated modes, 7 lighting modes and the rotating speed control.
These adorable Fjallraven Kanken Mini Backpacks are all-the-rage with tweens and teen girls to use as a chic purse. My teen has this on her list. They come in a huge variety of colors. The Kanken-Mini is made of durable, lightweight, water resistant Vinyl. The main compartment has a large opening making it easier to put in/take out items. It features two side pockets and a zippered pocket in the front, a handle at the top, allowing the bag to be carried as a tote, narrow, flexible shoulder straps, sitting pad in the pocket in the back and logo that doubles as a reflector.
This cute My Audio Pet mini Bluetooth wireless speaker was one of Oprah's favorite things last year and it will be a hit with the tweens. It has a 3W audio driver and will connect easily to a Bluetooth enabled tablet, smartphone or MP3 player. It has a hands-free mic built-in and it less than 2 inches tall. Choose from 6 cute animal designs!
Your tweens will love creating their own frozen drinks with this Zoku Slush and Milkshake Maker in as little as 7 minutes. They can watch almost any type of beverage magically freeze before your eyes in minutes. To use, remove the frozen inner core from the freezer and place it into the outer sleeve, pour in your ingredients, mix and scrape the cup with the included spoon, and watch as the slush freezes before your eyes!
I love this cool activity journal for tween girls. The Many Moods of Me by Klutz includes over 100 drawing and writing activities. Your tween girls will love doodling and filling out the pages in this 76 page journal. It has 5 tabbed mood sections provide kids a special place to let loose. This book also includes a magical mood ring and a 6-color pen.
Snap Circuit 3D Illumination will drive you up the wall, literally. With new Snap Modules you will be able to go vertical with your circuit building by securing your Snap Boards together in a myriad of configurations. Your tweens will love creating the over 150+ 3D Illumination Snap Circuit projects included in this kit. Taking Snap Circuits to a whole new dimension UP OUT and OVER! Build over 150 projects or combine with other Snap Circuits sets to build even more unique structures. NEW Features and NEW Snap Modules created just for this kit include: Exciting light effects - 3-Color Light Tunnel - Projector with 6 cool images - Mirrors and Reflecting circuits.
Tweens who love to read and are Harry Potter fans won't want to miss this book. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them marks the screenwriting debut of J.K. Rowling, author of the beloved and internationally bestselling Harry Potter books. Featuring a cast of remarkable characters, this is epic, adventure-packed storytelling at its very best. Whether an existing fan or new to the wizarding world, this is a perfect addition to any reader's bookshelf.
Your tweens can take their drumming skills on the road with the RockJam Portable Electronic Roll Up Drum Kit. Included in the Super Kit is a thick padded rollup drum kit that features 9 drums and cymbal pads with many different sounds, two pedals that emulate a real drum kit, power supply that saves money with batteries, and drum sticks. It features an output for headphones so the musician will not distract his surroundings, a record function so your best beats can be remembered, and an option to use AAA batteries just in case you are not by an outlet. Unlike many electronic drum sets, the Rock Jam drum kit can be rolled up so you can easily take it with you on the road. The Rock Jam Portable Rolling Drum Kit is a great first drum set as it emulates a real drum set, nearly takes up no space, and lets you practice in private. Tweens will love creating their own music with this cool set.
These Big Mouth Snow Tubes are so much fun. They are made of high quality, thick, durable multi-color vinyl that is made to last, plus it includes a patch kit. I love the ice cream, the cute donut, the peppermint candy and the fun Emoji snow tubes. Your tweens will love sliding down the hill in these cool tubes.
The Holstein Housewares Fun Cupcake Maker bakes 6 delicious cupcakes in minutes with just 3 easy steps. Prepare your favorite recipe, pour in the batter, allow them to bake and you're ready to enjoy. Making cupcakes has never been as easy as with the Cupcake Maker. No longer do you need to pre-heat an oven, use multiple pans or worry about a messy clean up. The Cup Cake Maker has a non-stick coating for easy clean up and upright space-saving storage feature. Its innovative design allows for your maker to maintain optimal heat while baking your treats. Its non-slip feet and safety lock make for safe baking and its indicator light lets you know when it is done pre-heating.
If your girls love your charm bangles, they will enjoy creating their own with these Charmazing Bangle Bracelet Kits. Each kit comes with supplies to create beautiful and on trend bracelets. This will be a fun project for your tween girls.
You'll be aMAZED in this intriguing Ravensburger Labyrinth game. Use the Labyrinth board design to create a series of mazes players must move through. The objective is for each player to collect all seven treasures on their treasure cards as quickly as possible. But that isn't all the challenge - players only know what their next treasure is after they find the one before it. And before each turn, a maze card is played into the maze, which means the maze constantly shifts and changes after each turn, helping some and leaving others lost.
This nice set of International Arrivals Washable Brilliant Brush Markers have tips like a brush and are like painting with a pen. You can use the tip to color in small areas or use the sides for a gorgeous broad stroke. These are perfect for kids as they are washable and come with their own convenient storage case.
Your tweens will love having this Hawaiian Shaved Ice and Snow Cone Machine Party Package when their friends come over. What a fun activity and treat for them to make their own shaved ice or snow cones at home with the Shaved Ice Party package direct from the professionals at Hawaiian Shaved Ice. This set comes with the Shaved Ice Machine, 2 ice molds, 16 ounce bottles of cherry, grape and blue raspberry premium syrup along with 25 snow cone cups, 25 spoon straws and 3 push-pull pourers. Syrups made by Hawaiian Shaved Ice are thicker, more true to taste than other watered-down, cheaper varieties.
Your tweens will love using this cool Brentwood Shagalicious Back Pillow to sit up in bed to do homework or listen to music. This bedrest is covered in a high pile, brightly colored plush that soft to touch and fun to decorate with. Bedrest reverses to a matching color faux suede. Choose from a fun pink, turquoise or cool green.
The Razor Cruiser Scooter is made with classic surfer styling with a unique design. Your girls will love to cruise the sidewalk in style with the Razor Cruiser Scooter. Outfitted with a wide, flexible weight-absorbing wood deck for wood kick model and large 140 mm urethane wheels, the scooter is safe and easy to ride, with a patented rear fender brake helping the rider stay in control. The adjustable handlebars, meanwhile, accommodate riders of several different heights, so you needn't worry should your youngster undergo a growth spurt. Finally, the scooter's patented folding system breaks down in seconds, making it easy to carry and transport anywhere.
My daughter lives for the arrival of her American Girl Magazine. It is full of crafts, fun activities and really neat articles. We got her subscription as a gift from her friend and I ended up renewing it once it expired. American Girl Magazine is very positive and it stresses the importance of being a strong, educated young woman.
Music is one of my favorite gifts for tweens and this new Taylor Swift Reputation CD will probably be at the top of your tween's list. Your tweens will love her fun music!
Fans of Rush Hour will enjoy the leap from linear to 3-dimensional in this dramatic crate Tipover game. After setting up the game board according to pictures on each challenge card, players must create a path to the red crate by tipping over the blue, yellow, and green crates. But there’s a catch. You have to get your Tipper there without jumping over crates or allowing him to touch the game board. Tipover introduces players to spatial relationships and the laws of cause and effect. This highly-reviewed game makes a great gift idea for tween girls.
Your tweens will love this highly-reviewed game made famous by Kickstarter. In this highly-strategic, kitty-powered version of Russian Roulette, players draw cards until someone draws an Exploding Kitten, at which point they explode, they are dead, and they are out of the game -- unless that player has a Defuse card, which can defuse the Kitten using things like laser pointers, belly rubs, and catnip sandwiches. All of the other cards in the deck are used to move, mitigate, or avoid the Exploding Kittens.
This really fun book, Tape It and Make It: 101 Duct Tape Activities, gets great reviews. It gives instructions on how to make duct tape accessories, clothing, flowers, animals and so much more. My daughter loves using the different colors and patterns of duct tape to make cool things. Add a few rolls of duct tape to complete this gift for your tween. Find out more information or shop for Tape it and Make It: 101 Duct Tape Activities and the brand new, Tape It & Make More: 101 More Duct Tape Activities.
Tween coloring is more like fancy artwork and the Design by Me Tropical, by American Girl book has intricate patterns and pictures that only a tween hand could color. It includes large fold-out posters and both foil and flocked art pieces to color.
Your tween will love putting on these long-lasting glitter tattoos. Typically, you get these at your local festivals for $5 and more, but now these can be done at home. Each kit comes with 20 stencils, 2 brush, the glue and 12 different glitters. The tattoos are easy to apply and the results are beautiful. Find out more information or shop for Party Fun Temporary Fashionable Multi-Color Glitter Shimmer Tattoo Body Art Design Kit with Stencils, Glue and Brushes.
This set of books is created by the American Girl series, but they are not just books, they are life instructions. It’s so hard to be a hormonal, changing tween and these books explain those changes in a fun way. These books will help open up parent and child communication better than any other book you can buy for girls. Both you and your girls will love The Care and Keeping of You: The Body Book for Younger Girls and The Care and Keeping of You 2: The Body Book for Older Girls.
If you love this list of great Gifts ideas for tween girls and you need more gift ideas, then check out more great ideas on our great gift ideas page. We will be adding more gift ideas and holiday shopping tips all month. Be sure to sign up for our free newsletter so all the updates comes right your inbox.
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Katy Cloke says
Could have used these gift ideas before X-mas. Probably come next year I will be without a clue!
Melissa says
We update these each year so be sure to pin or bookmark it and we will have ideas for next Christmas and year round.
Kelly says
You gift suggestions have been so useful that I’ve referred to them for birthdays and other gift occasions. I would love to see some new ideas updated throughout the year!
Melissa says
That is a great idea. We will try to keep them updated more through the year. We are getting ready now to get them updated for the upcoming holidat season.
NoOneYouKnow says
Would it be appropriate for an aunt to give the care and keeping if you set? Mom has been slacking in that area…
Heidi says
Hi,
If it were me, I would check with the mom first. I can’t say enough how great this book is for girls! It helped my own daughter so much.
All the best,
Heidi