We love to use the holidays and other gift-giving occasions to focus on giving our three daughters items in the categories of “something you want, something you need, something to wear, something to read.” We have found this to be a helpful way to organize gift giving, and set boundaries and expectations. Here’s our holiday gift ideas for 8-10 year olds, with ideas in each category inspired by our kids!
GIFT IDEAS FOR 8-10 YEAR OLDS
Related: Need MORE gift ideas for 8-10 year olds? Check out our Amazon Storefront shopping list!
Something You Want
We like to use the “something you want” category to choose a fun, developmentally appropriate toy or activity to engage our kids in PLAY! If you’re wondering “what do 8 to 10 year olds like?” or “what toys do 8 to 810 year olds play with?”, this list will help! Here are some fun play ideas for 8-10 year old kids.
Polymer Clay Set
This polymer clay set includes 48 colors of clay and 5 different sculpting tools. The clay is smooth and pliable so kids can shape, mold & create various shapes, designs, and figures. Then just pop the bakeable clay in the oven to harden! Young aspiring artists might also enjoy trying out soft pastels and/or watercolor brush pens.
Mega Color Studio
This artist set includes 24 acrylic paint colors, paintbrushes, artist’s paper, tape, a paint palette, color wheel, and more. There is an open-ended activity guide that offers ideas for creating art while also inviting kids to use their imaginations. This “creative expression” approach lets kids create their own unique, colorful masterpieces!
Sewing Kit
This cute sewing kit is filled with colorful fabric, multicolored threads, safety scissors, and decorations. Kids can follow the step-by-step directions to learn how to sew their own creations. These beginner sewing kits are available in unicorn, owl, or dessert themed sets.
Build-A-Bubble 3D Kit
Our girls love the bubble exhibit at our local New York Hall of Science, and this brings one of their favorite activities home! The bubble kit contains various rods and connectors, so that kids can create bubbles in 3D geometric shapes. This kit is a great ways for kids to practice developing their STEAM skills in a fun and creative way.
Games and Activities
Our girls love playing games and doing craft activities together. Guess in 10, Rapid Rumble, and Train of Thought are fun options for this age group. If you purchase from the Skillmatics website you can use code TIDY20 for an extra 20% off. (also available at Amazon)
World Puzzle and Mat
Our girls have always enjoyed puzzles, and now they can do more difficult ones together that take more time. This wooden world puzzle has 100 pieces, with illustrations of continents, oceans, animals, landmarks and more. There are even puzzle pieces shaped like animals mixed in! If you need more time to complete a larger puzzle, this puzzle mat lets you easily roll it up, transport it, and then store it for later!
Something You Need
We like to use the “something you need” category to gift our kids a practical item they will use. It is an opportunity to choose needed items in a fun way! Here are some “need” gift ideas for 8-10 year old kids.
Jewelry Box
We put this jewelry box into the “need” category because it is an organizational item to keep their treasures contained. Each of our girls has one shelf in their wardrobe where they keep special items. A jewelry box is a great way to keep their little necklaces, bracelets, and rings accessible, easy to find, and (hopefully) tangle-free! The jewelry box is available in unicorn or ballerina.
Reading Nightlight
We let our girls read in bed until they fall asleep. These little clip-on book lights let them look at books with the overhead light off. They are rechargeable using a USB connector cable, so we also don’t have to worry about batteries. They are also great for travel activities in the car!
Kids Gift Set
This Kids Gift Set includes five easy-to-use products formulated with gentle ingredients to help kids get ready for their day. It includes face wash, deodorant stick, toothpaste, a suds stick, and SPF serum. It’s a great way to introduce kids to skin care and self care! Shop our Tubby Todd link to automatically get an extra 10% off.
Glitter Lamp
Practical, yet fun, bedroom items are also a great gift idea in the “need” category. This glitter lamp makes a great sensory lamp or night light for a kid’s room. The glitter moves around inside the lamp, creating a calm, relaxing, visual effect.
Something To Wear
Kids are constantly growing and changing sizes of clothing, socks, shoes, and accessories. We like to use the “something to wear” category to gift a few items in their current or upcoming size. Here are some “wear” gift ideas for 8-10 year old kids.
Pajamas
This two-piece pajama set is made of a soft bamboo fabric that is stretchy, comfortable and cozy. The alpine village print is fun for winter! They are also available in adult sizes, so you can get matching winter pjs for the entire family!
Blanket Hoodie
This blanket hoodie is like an oversized, comfy, fleece sweatshirt. It is designed with a large front pocket and is one-size-fits-all. It’s a warm, cozy gift, especially perfect for the winter holidays. It comes in lots of different colors and designs!
Waterproof Sneakers
We walk 2 miles each way to and from school, in all kinds of weather, so it’s important that our girls have quality walking shoes. These waterproof sneakers are lightweight, durable, breathable, and ensure your kids don’t have wet socks. They are also available in a few other color options for kids, and lots of styles for adults too!
Clothing Basics for Kids
Core styles like solid leggings can be the building blocks of your kids’s closet. Warm fleece-lined slipper socks are a great item to gift in the winter. If you’ve never ordered from Primary before, you can use code TIDYDAD20 for 20% off your first order, plus FREE shipping.
Something To Learn/Read
We like to use the “something to learn/read” category to gift some new books or a learning activity. Here are some “learn/read” gift ideas for 8-10 year old kids.
Begin with 15
Begin Learning is your family’s one-stop-shop for early learning products and resources for kids ages 2-10. We love their CodeSpark learning app, but Begin has also created lots of FREE, 15 minute learning activities that are fun for kids and uncomplicated for parents. Check them out!
Yoto Mini Audio Player
Our girls all love listening to audio books and music on their Yoto Mini Audio Player, especially at rest time, bedtime, and in the car. We love that the device has no cameras, microphones, or ads. We like to use holidays to add more audio cards to their collection. (also available at Amazon and Target)
The Ramona Collection
Our 8-year-old loves reading and is enjoying chapter book series and graphic novels. She is currently reading the Ramona collection by Beverly Cleary, which follows Ramona from age 4 all the way up to age 10. You can purchase the volume 1 box set of books 1-4, and the volume 2 box set of books 5-8. It’s a great collection!
Girls Can! Crate
Girls Can! Crate is a subscription box designed to inspire young girls. Each box celebrates a diverse female role model and is full of hands-on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) activities. You can subscribe month to month, or gift a 3 month, 6 month, or 12 month subscription, and enjoy the crates all year long!
I hope this roundup inspires you to consider some gift ideas for 8-10 year olds in the categories of “something you want, something you need, something to wear, something to learn/read”. It can be a great way to organize your gifting!
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Related: Need MORE gift ideas for 8-10 year olds? Check out our Amazon Storefront shopping list!
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We love to use the holidays and other gift-giving occasions to focus on giving our three daughters items in the categories of “something you want, something you need, something to wear, something to read.” We have found this to be a helpful way to organize gift giving, and set boundaries and expectations. Here’s our holiday gift ideas for 8-10 year olds, with ideas in each category inspired by our kids!
GIFT IDEAS FOR 8-10 YEAR OLDS
Related: Need MORE gift ideas for 8-10 year olds? Check out our Amazon Storefront shopping list!
Something You Want
We like to use the “something you want” category to choose a fun, developmentally appropriate toy or activity to engage our kids in PLAY! If you’re wondering “what do 8 to 10 year olds like?” or “what toys do 8 to 810 year olds play with?”, this list will help! Here are some fun play ideas for 8-10 year old kids.
Polymer Clay Set
This polymer clay set includes 48 colors of clay and 5 different sculpting tools. The clay is smooth and pliable so kids can shape, mold & create various shapes, designs, and figures. Then just pop the bakeable clay in the oven to harden! Young aspiring artists might also enjoy trying out soft pastels and/or watercolor brush pens.
Mega Color Studio
This artist set includes 24 acrylic paint colors, paintbrushes, artist’s paper, tape, a paint palette, color wheel, and more. There is an open-ended activity guide that offers ideas for creating art while also inviting kids to use their imaginations. This “creative expression” approach lets kids create their own unique, colorful masterpieces!
Sewing Kit
This cute sewing kit is filled with colorful fabric, multicolored threads, safety scissors, and decorations. Kids can follow the step-by-step directions to learn how to sew their own creations. These beginner sewing kits are available in unicorn, owl, or dessert themed sets.
Build-A-Bubble 3D Kit
Our girls love the bubble exhibit at our local New York Hall of Science, and this brings one of their favorite activities home! The bubble kit contains various rods and connectors, so that kids can create bubbles in 3D geometric shapes. This kit is a great ways for kids to practice developing their STEAM skills in a fun and creative way.
Games and Activities
Our girls love playing games and doing craft activities together. Guess in 10, Rapid Rumble, and Train of Thought are fun options for this age group. If you purchase from the Skillmatics website you can use code TIDY20 for an extra 20% off. (also available at Amazon)
World Puzzle and Mat
Our girls have always enjoyed puzzles, and now they can do more difficult ones together that take more time. This wooden world puzzle has 100 pieces, with illustrations of continents, oceans, animals, landmarks and more. There are even puzzle pieces shaped like animals mixed in! If you need more time to complete a larger puzzle, this puzzle mat lets you easily roll it up, transport it, and then store it for later!
Something You Need
We like to use the “something you need” category to gift our kids a practical item they will use. It is an opportunity to choose needed items in a fun way! Here are some “need” gift ideas for 8-10 year old kids.
Jewelry Box
We put this jewelry box into the “need” category because it is an organizational item to keep their treasures contained. Each of our girls has one shelf in their wardrobe where they keep special items. A jewelry box is a great way to keep their little necklaces, bracelets, and rings accessible, easy to find, and (hopefully) tangle-free! The jewelry box is available in unicorn or ballerina.
Reading Nightlight
We let our girls read in bed until they fall asleep. These little clip-on book lights let them look at books with the overhead light off. They are rechargeable using a USB connector cable, so we also don’t have to worry about batteries. They are also great for travel activities in the car!
Kids Gift Set
This Kids Gift Set includes five easy-to-use products formulated with gentle ingredients to help kids get ready for their day. It includes face wash, deodorant stick, toothpaste, a suds stick, and SPF serum. It’s a great way to introduce kids to skin care and self care! Shop our Tubby Todd link to automatically get an extra 10% off.
Glitter Lamp
Practical, yet fun, bedroom items are also a great gift idea in the “need” category. This glitter lamp makes a great sensory lamp or night light for a kid’s room. The glitter moves around inside the lamp, creating a calm, relaxing, visual effect.
Something To Wear
Kids are constantly growing and changing sizes of clothing, socks, shoes, and accessories. We like to use the “something to wear” category to gift a few items in their current or upcoming size. Here are some “wear” gift ideas for 8-10 year old kids.
Pajamas
This two-piece pajama set is made of a soft bamboo fabric that is stretchy, comfortable and cozy. The alpine village print is fun for winter! They are also available in adult sizes, so you can get matching winter pjs for the entire family!
Blanket Hoodie
This blanket hoodie is like an oversized, comfy, fleece sweatshirt. It is designed with a large front pocket and is one-size-fits-all. It’s a warm, cozy gift, especially perfect for the winter holidays. It comes in lots of different colors and designs!
Waterproof Sneakers
We walk 2 miles each way to and from school, in all kinds of weather, so it’s important that our girls have quality walking shoes. These waterproof sneakers are lightweight, durable, breathable, and ensure your kids don’t have wet socks. They are also available in a few other color options for kids, and lots of styles for adults too!
Clothing Basics for Kids
Core styles like solid leggings can be the building blocks of your kids’s closet. Warm fleece-lined slipper socks are a great item to gift in the winter. If you’ve never ordered from Primary before, you can use code TIDYDAD20 for 20% off your first order, plus FREE shipping.
Something To Learn/Read
We like to use the “something to learn/read” category to gift some new books or a learning activity. Here are some “learn/read” gift ideas for 8-10 year old kids.
Begin with 15
Begin Learning is your family’s one-stop-shop for early learning products and resources for kids ages 2-10. We love their CodeSpark learning app, but Begin has also created lots of FREE, 15 minute learning activities that are fun for kids and uncomplicated for parents. Check them out!
Yoto Mini Audio Player
Our girls all love listening to audio books and music on their Yoto Mini Audio Player, especially at rest time, bedtime, and in the car. We love that the device has no cameras, microphones, or ads. We like to use holidays to add more audio cards to their collection. (also available at Amazon and Target)
The Ramona Collection
Our 8-year-old loves reading and is enjoying chapter book series and graphic novels. She is currently reading the Ramona collection by Beverly Cleary, which follows Ramona from age 4 all the way up to age 10. You can purchase the volume 1 box set of books 1-4, and the volume 2 box set of books 5-8. It’s a great collection!
Girls Can! Crate
Girls Can! Crate is a subscription box designed to inspire young girls. Each box celebrates a diverse female role model and is full of hands-on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) activities. You can subscribe month to month, or gift a 3 month, 6 month, or 12 month subscription, and enjoy the crates all year long!
I hope this roundup inspires you to consider some gift ideas for 8-10 year olds in the categories of “something you want, something you need, something to wear, something to learn/read”. It can be a great way to organize your gifting!
Thanks for pinning: Gift Ideas for 8-10 Year Olds
Some of the links in this post are affiliate links, so we may earn a small commission for purchases made, with NO additional fee to you.
Related: Need MORE gift ideas for 8-10 year olds? Check out our Amazon Storefront shopping list!
Need ideas for other ages?
MORE IDEAS FROM THE ARCHIVES:
November 6, 2023
Gift Ideas for 8-10 Year Olds
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