
47 Best Gifts for Tweens
Our roundup of the best gifts for tweens will make shopping for the 10, 11 and 12-year-olds in your life a snap. Birthdays and holidays are a great opportunity to give gifts that encourage their interests (and show that you know what's on trend), but don't forget experience gifts for tweens like a trip to a theme park, museum or theater show.
You can peek ahead to the teen years for more gift inspiration, too, or check out our curated Sephora gifts for tweens who are into beauty!
What makes Upparent gift lists unique? The gift ideas for tweens that you see here are submitted by regular parents in our community. You won't find a one-size-fits-all list compiled by an editor, or recommendations that seem legit but are actually paid for by brands. We're just sharing the things that our tweens have gotten and loved, that we've discovered and are excited to give, or that are on the wish list. Help us build the best list of cool and unique gifts for tweens by adding your picks and reviews below!
Awesome Social Media Quizzes
Alexandra F. said: My daughter and her friends love taking these quizzes with each other, trying to figure out fun and silly questions like what type of breakfast food they each would be or whether they could survive in the wilderness. This book with 75 unique quizzes has kept them entertained over many a video chat, and is a fun way for them to hang out and get to know one another.
Dab and Dot Markers Unicorn Gifts
Kristy Pepping said: I try and buy art projects as gifts for my tween girls especially since they have winter birthdays. It provides something to keep them busy. I bought this as a birthday gift for my 10-year-old. She is very much into squishes and this one offers a way to paint four different squishes.
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