20 Gift Ideas for Your One-of-a-Kind, 10-Year-Old Girl
The tweens have spoken, parents have weighed in, and these are the best, unique gifts for this age.
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While it might seem like 10-year-olds, who are in the thick of their tween years, are picky and hard to please, the truth is that shopping for gifts for tween girls is actually really fun. They get the cutest room accessories, the coolest DIY kits, and the best personalized presents to show off their style.
Still, it can be kind of daunting, because there are so many options for gifts for 10-year-olds. Luckily, the Good Housekeeping Institute can get you started. Every year, our experts evaluate hundreds of toys and gifts, and tweens themselves give feedback on what's actually worth buying. I include my own kid in that—she only recently turned 11. So based on my experience, the experience of other staff editors who are parents, our toy testing, and research of online reviews, these are the best gifts for 10-year-old girls.
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Make It Real Mini Pottery and Spin Art Studio
Make It Real Mini Pottery and Spin Art Studio
They’ll be amazed at what they can create with this two-for-one art set. The spinning wheel can be used either with paint to make creative spin-art designs, or with clay to make little sculptural objects. “It exposed [my daughter] to a new art form, which is exciting!” one parent said.
This gets kids working on their logic and critical thinking skills as they devise a strategy to enact their evil plans before the others finish theirs. Each player chooses a different Disney villain, and each one has different strengths and abilities. “It’s a fun strategy game that isn’t too intimidating for their age,” one parent noted. Another appreciated how the game can be different depending on which character is chosen, so it always feels fresh. Ages 7+
She'll love that she can change her initial 16 different colors depending on her mood or the time of day. Amazon reviewers liked the color options and giftability. "I love these lights!" one wrote. "Both of my daughters have one and they love changing all the color options at bedtime. This has now become a go-to birthday gift for their friends." No age recommendation given; two AA batteries required
‘The Second Life of Snap’
‘The Second Life of Snap’
Newbery Medalist Erin Entrada Kelly tells the story of a girl in a futuristic society who befriends a robot with limited battery. The ensuing story of friendship won over our kid testers with its many heartwarming moments. “My favorite part was when Laiken fell and Snap picked her up and took her to the doctor,” said one 11-year-old tester. “This part shows Snap’s true intentions.” Ages 8 to 12
She'll love decking out her room with a sign made just for her! You can select the size, from 10 inches all the way up to 55 inches, and you also have your choice of font, color and symbol at the end, among other options. No age recommendation given; buyer can choose between batteries or an AC adaptor as a power source
“She loved that she could do it herself, and she thought it was very cute,” said the parent of a 9-year-old who tested this DIY kit. It comes with a knitting loom and a hook tool. and there's enough yarn to make 14 animals, including a fox, a bumblebee, a platypus, and (my favorite) an axolotl. Ages 7+
There are some parents out there (ahem) who are desperately jealous they didn't have this when they were younger! This kit makes crafting friendship bracelets a snap: It has a clip at the top, drawers for supplies, and slots to hold strings in place. It also comes with a set of thread! Ages 8+
Show her that you see her with these funny "emotional support" plush pickles. "[My daughter] said it was the best toy ever!” said one parent of a 10-year-old girl. Ages 0+
Give her something more tactile than Instagram: She'll have so much fun taking pictures with her very own instant camera. After she presses the button, she can watch her photos develop right before her eyes. Choose from five fun colors, and consider adding extra film with fun borders and an album to keep it all in. No recommended age given
What kid wouldn't want one of these in their room? The perfect reading spot, these hanging chairs are made of 100% canvas, and they can hold up to 176 pounds. You can also get it in five colors to match their room. It even has a pocket on the inside for devices or reading materials. No age recommendation given
Sure, she can keep jewelry in this adorable monogrammed box, but she can also store other treasures inside too. Get it in white, blue, pink, purple, green, or black, among other colors. No age recommendation given
Who wouldn't smile walking around in a pair of these? Better yet, they're made with memory-foam insoles, so they're also super comfortable. You can also get them in a range of colors. No age recommendation given
Take their reading spot to the next level with a giant, floppy daisy pillow. The big one, which is perfect for a floor cushion, is nearly 30 inches—but it comes in a range of sizes if she wants to stack a few together. It also comes in many color combos. No age recommendation given
For kids who love pouring their heart and souls onto paper, this set helps them make their journals even more personalized. It comes with die-cut shapes, glitter tape, chipboard frames, stickers, a glue stick, and even more supplies for making the pages look exactly how they want. Ages 8+
Kids learn so many facets of STEM from this kit, which lets them build a joystick-controlled robotic arm that can pick items up off a table. In addition to the engineering of the machine, the whole thing works on a system of nylon cords (no electronics!), just like muscles and tendons, so they'll learn some biology, too. "She loved looking up the parts in the instruction manual and cutting the plastic parts out of the frame," one parent tester said. "She then likes playing with the robotic claw afterward to try to grab things off the table." Ages 10+
Available in sterling silver-plated, gold-plated, and rose-gold plated, these necklaces can be customized with names up to nine letters long. The necklaces are handmade, and you can also specify the chain length. Is the script font too serious for her vibe? Try the trendy, bubble-letter initial necklace instead. No age recommendation given
Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza Card Game
Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza Card Game
This is one of our family favorites. Players go around in a circle, playing a picture card while saying either "taco," "cat," "goat," "cheese" or "pizza." If the word they say happens to match the picture on the card, everyone races to slap the pile! The last player in has to take all the cards, and the first person to run out of cards wins. The fact that the artwork on the cards is super adorable adds to the fun! Ages 8+
Does she ever ask you if we drink the same water that dinosaurs did? Does she wonder if there are more trees or more stars in the universe? If so, she'll be able to dive deep into the world around her, from the darkest oceans to outer space, with this book of science facts. It even includes expertise from the scientists in the Good Housekeeping Institute! Ages 8+
Even the most experienced tween bakers may not have had the chance to make their own mochi ice cream—yet. This kit comes with everything they need to make four batches of eight mochi ice cream scoops, including all the ingredients and a silicone mold. If they like it, they can move on to the DIY Mochi Donut Kit or the DIY Churro Kit. No age recommendation given
If becoming an astronaut is her dream these days, this LEGO set will teach her more about the solar system. Over 500 pieces build a technical model that includes a crank she can use to watch the Earth and Moon orbit around the Sun. Not only will it make studying for her quiz on the Moon's phases more fun, but it will look so cool on her desk or bookshelf. Ages 10+
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