Things my 11 year old likes. He isn’t super into sports (except hockey). More gamer, artistic kid and sometimes hard to shop for…so hope this can give you some ideas if your child is similar!
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Video games
Bedroom & Decor
Clothing
Books
STEM
Art
Video games
My husband kept his old super Nintendo and the kids were dying to play Mario Paint. The original mouse was not good, but this one works like a charm!
Hyperkin Hyper Click Retro Mouse for SNES
He likes buying vbucks to spend on Fortnite.
Xbox Microsoft Gift Card (Physical Delivery)
Game pass provides access to a bunch of different games.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate 1 Month - Digital
Bedroom & Decor
Super cool. Comes with a remote to change the colors, patterns and set a timer. My son thinks it’s the coolest thing ever and it didn’t take my husband too long to put together ;)
iPormis Floating Twin Bed Frame w/ LED & USB
Funko pops are always fun to collect.
Funko POP! Disney Gravity Falls Bill Cipher
Soft and decent quality for the price. Looks nice in his room.
KICMOR Black Grey 4x6 Fluffy Shag Rug
Comes with a remote to change patterns and colors and it’s cute.
Rossetta Astronaut Galaxy Star Projector LED
Fun room addition
SKLZ Pro Mini Indoor Basketball Hoop - Door
Clothing
Good quality and lots of color options.
ChalkTalkSPORTS Hockey Performance Socks
He’s moving out of the little boy tees but he still wants fun graphics.
Volcom Kids' Alien Surf Cotton Graphic T-Shirt
Books
He has a current Gravity Falls obsession.
Gravity Falls: Lost Legends: 4 All-New Adventures!
He’s a big history fan and likes to draw. These are a great series and this one you can draw in.
Let's Make History! Nathan Hale's Comics
Very helpful read!
Guy Stuff: The Body Book for Boys (American Girl)
Origami projects.
Easy Origami: 30+ Simple Projects
STEM
My son has made some super cool drawings using this drawing tablet.
XPPen Artist 15.6 Pro Drawing Tablet
You can put this together and then actually play pinball. Super neat!
Smartivity DIY Pinball Machine Toy Ages 8-99
Arcade snap circuits. Great stem activity.
Snap Circuits Arcade Electronics Kit SCA-200
Not really something to buy, this is completely free to use. The site is a free online programming community, he loves coding and making his own games, stories and animations.
Scratch
Art
He loves to make flip books. This is extra paper and clasps
Blank Flip Book - 240 Sheet Animation Paper
Origami paper.
IOOLEEM Origami Paper 200 Sheets 20 Colors
Make your own flip books
Molcey Flip Book Kit with LED Light Pad
Everyday
Leak proof, easy to clean and my son likes the way it looks.
Gatorade 22oz Stainless Steel Twist Cap Water Bottle - Gray: Portable Drinkware, 22oz Capacity
The best backpacks. My son’s on his second year of the same one.
UA Hustle Sport 6.0 Backpack | Under Armour
Stylish and comfortable shoes. My son loves these.
