41 Tween Gifts (Age 10-12) — Picked by Parents

The Nexillumi 100 ft RGB LED Strip Lights bundle offers remote and app control with built-in mic music sync, adhesive mounting and full color-changing capability to create vibrant moods for bedrooms or game-rooms.

Sue Krawitz Tandoc said:  I bought these LED strip lights for my tween boys for Christmas and they love them! They were easy to affix to the top of their ceiling around their entire room, then the cord comes down (secure the top part to the wall) to plug in. The remote control features colored buttons to change the light color, as well as increase or decrease the brightness. The lights can also change to music or the sound of your voice. This set features connectors and other parts that I didn't need to use, since I just went around the top of the wall. Make sure to press firmly to affix them, connect where needed, and if you have extra, cut along the designated cutting line. Enjoy!

This sensory toy has taken the place of silly putty and play doh for slightly older children, and for good reason. It comes in many amazing colors, smells and effects, and is contained in a sturdy pocket-sized metal canister to avoid drying out. Its chic and trendy design makes them popular gifts for tweens to receive and trade with one another, too.

These large black-and-white posters are filled with detailed, quirky illustrations, designed for kids (and teens/adults) to color solo or together, then hang as wall art.

Super-soft, marshmallow-textured plush toys available in dozens of sizes and hundreds of cute characters, each with a unique name and story, perfect for cuddling and collecting.

Alexandra F. said:  These super soft, cuddly plush toys have been really popular for a while now, and come in a variety of sizes and designs to please anyone on your list who can appreciate a good cuddle, making it a great Christmas gift for kids from toddler to teen!

Nancy L. said:  Nothing will make your tween feel more like an adult than a gift card to Starbucks. If you're not comfortable with your kids drinking coffee Starbucks has a variety of kids’ drinks and snacks.

A paperback collection of 200 grid‑based logic puzzles, each with background stories and clues—complete with stats like average completion times and success rates to challenge both casual solvers and puzzle fans.

An all‑in‑one crochet kit for beginners that includes a pre‑started project, Easy Peasy beginner‑friendly yarn, hook, stuffing, plastic eyes, a yarn needle, stitch markers, and step‑by‑step video tutorials.

Kelly R said:  This is an adorable learn-to-crochet kit that my tween daughter really enjoyed. It is very well-done and thoughtful in its approach to teaching, with beginner-friendly yarn, helpful instructional videos, and a luxe feel (and price tag) that make it a great gift.

When it comes to Sephora kids makeup, Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm is a great introduction for any young girl. The sheer, lightweight lip balm comes in a variety of colors, with a blend of nourishing oils and butters to hydrate and smooth lips. Plus, it smells nice!

The Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag is all over tween wish lists, and for good reason. It’s cute, practical, and the perfect size for just the essentials.

This instant camera is instant fun! Its mini instant photos create lasting memories you can take anywhere. Comes in a variety of fun colors. Make sure to gift some extra film, too!

Durable, curved balance board designed to simulate surfing, skateboarding and snowboarding. Spooner Boards Pro can be used indoors or outdoors and are great for building balance and core strength.

Gina I. said:  Consider creative gifts for tweens that will inspire them to explore new interests or try out fun hobbies! An aspiring musician would love an acoustic guitar! This small-bodied acoustic guitar is the perfect size for a tween. Add a guitar book to make it a complete gift.

Kelly R said:  A vintage-inspired letter board is a fun gift for tweens that will help them personalize their room. A fun way to display motivational quotes and other creative and customized text, and switch it up on a whim.

Kristy Pepping said:  If your child already owns AirPods or if you have a pair and let him or her borrow yours, this is a fun carrying case. This is what my tween would like for Christmas and it comes with a carabiner for attaching it to an inside of a backpack or purse.

Nancy L. said:  LEGO's Architecture line is designed for older builders. This skyline set is ideal for kids who are interested in architecture, reading about history, or someone who is simply dreaming of a trip to Paris.