A few gift ideas for the adventurous and creative preteen in your life. From creativity to action, these are all approved by my 11 year old.
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Electronics
Not just for your preteen, but this could create a fun time for everyone.
Karaoke Machines & Systems
Your preteen might like setting up a Spybot to notify them of a sibling entering their bedroom.
Spy Bots
There is so much to do on a PlayStation 5, from watching favorite shows, chatting with friends, and playing games with friends.
PlayStation 5
This is great for on-the-go play during trips and long rides. It connects with your home gaming system.
Playstation Portal Remote Player For Playstation 5
This is a popular game that encourages creativity among teens, preteens, and kids.
Minecraft : Video Game Gift Cards
Gaming can be fun with friends in the same room, and from a distance.
Xbox Series X Console
Virtual reality at its finest! Watch movies, play games, and surf the web on the Meta Quest.
Meta Quest 3: Mixed Reality VR Headset - Shop Now
A gift card or a shopping trip to GameStop could be a great idea for your preteen. GameStop has games, consoles, accessories, clothing, toys, and more.
GameStop
Toys
Target has a wide selection of toys within different age groups.
Target
Your preteen may enjoy playing with action figures with friends, or creating action videos by using action figures.
Action Figures
Many kids enjoy playing with action figures still. Mine like to create action videos and mini movies with theirs to share with their friends.
Action Figures - Incredible Detail - Epic Quality
Who says learning has to be boring? These science kits will encourage your preteen to think outside of the box, and are full of activities to encourage healthy curiosity.
Science Kits : Science Toys : Tags
Art projects are awesome for growing a kid’s creativity and self confidence.
Kids' Craft Supplies
Encourage creativity and self expression with an art set.
Art Sets Cases
Your preteen will use critical thinking and increase their observation skills with these activities.
Board games are a great group and family activity for preteens and anyone of any age really.
Board Games
Lego kits are a great activity for kids to let their creativity shine.
LEGO products at Target
Outside play is fun in groups and pairs with sports balls of your kids’ favorite sports.
Shop Footballs | Wilson Sporting Goods
Room
A nice cozy touch to any space, that also makes a statement.
Target
These are versatile and enhance creativity. The multiple piece sets can be used to build forts as well.
Kids Couch Sofa Bed
There are so many options for cozy chairs for your young ones’ spaces.
Comfy Chairs For Bedroom
Lounge pillows are great for sleeping, relaxing, playing games, laying on the floor drawing, and more.
childrens bed pillows
Accent chairs are not just for adult rooms-they are nice in a preteen’s space too.
Accent Chairs
The Wild Robot books are fascinating and thought provoking. They promote the idea of friendship and acceptance of others, while encouraging love for the Earth and animals.
The Wild Robot - By Peter Brown (paperback)
This is such a sweet book that encourages thoughtfulness. It is told from the perspective of the dog.
A Dog's Purpose: A Novel for Humans
If your kid enjoys reading, this selection of books might interest them. My 11 year old son enjoys these books.
Target
These are always a fun addition to place behind a television, computer, a window frame, etc.
led light
Lights are so much fun to decorate with, whether you place them in a fun pattern on the wall, in a corner, or on furniture…
led light
Bedsets that are decorated with your kid’s hobbies can be a fun touch to their personal space.
gaming decor
Clothing and Accessories
If your preteen likes playing Minecraft, they might like wearing Minecraft tee shirts too.
Minecraft T Shirt
Who doesn’t love a nice Batman shirt?
Batman Shirts - Old Navy - Gap
These are fun for any kid who likes dancing or filming dance videos. They are great for night time trips to the zoo and other amusement parks as well.
Light Up LED Shoelaces
There are a lot of options at Old Navy, and frequent sales on clothing.
Boys' Clothing – Shop New Arrivals | Old Navy
Old Navy has a lot of options for clothing, and there are frequent sales.
