57 cool gifts for 10-year-old boys and girls for Christmas 2024

We’ve rounded up the best gifts for babies, toddlers and kindergarteners, now we’re bringing you a gift guide for the first year of a child’s double digits — the best gifts for 10-year-olds! Also known as “tweens,” 10-year-olds are just a few years away from their teenage years and refining their interests every day, making gift-giving the perfect time to capitalize on their newfound hobbies and passions.Whether you’re a parent looking for a few new toys to put under the tree, games to change things up during playtime, or a family friend who has no idea what to buy a 10-year-old for their next birthday party, we’ve rounded up the best options according to toy experts, librarians and even a few recommendations from real-life moms.Since “besties” are prominent during this age, finding gifts that they can share with their friends is always a plus, too.

Board games, collaborative crafts and LEGOs are all great avenues to go in.“They’re starting to spend more time with their friends and a bit less time with their parents, and their activities reflect this shift.

[A]10-year-old engages in a range of activities with their friends, from organized sports to video games to hanging out and talking,” Dr.Katie Davis, Associate Professor at the University of Washington Information School, Director of the UW Digital Youth Lab and author of “Technology’s Child: Digital Media’s Role in the Ages and Stages of Growing Up,” told the New York Post.

By age 10 they’re ready for more sophisticated board games, reading on their own, working independently on school projects and figuring out how to fix mistakes without talking to mom or dad.But it’s important to note that not every child’s development grows at the same speed.

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