My kids are 8 and 10, which is a hard age to shop for. Past the toy aisle but still very much kids. A few different price points here, so there is something whether you are the parent or the aunt. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
The colors on these are so good. And it actually goes back in the tin!
Crazy Aaron's: Thinking Putty
Kanoodle is such a good backpack game. It gets HARD, which is the whole appeal.
Educational Insights Kanoodle
If your kid is in a Pokemon phase you already know. This is the reaction gift.
Pokemon Booster Box
Owalas are the ones that actually come home from school. Love the color range.
Owala FreeSip Stainless Steel Water Bottle 24oz
Alcohol markers are such a step up from washable. For the kid who draws all day.
Ohuhu Alcohol Markers
The F1 cars are so cool. This is a display it, not dump it in a bin, kind of set.
LEGO Speed Champions Ultimate Formula 1 Set
Volume limiting, thank goodness. These are my pick for the car.
Headphones For Kids Volume Limiting
An instant camera at this age is SO fun. The photos end up taped all over the wall.
Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 Instant Camera Clay White
The Yoto Mini is so cute and they load the cards themselves. Great for the car.
Yoto Mini 2024 Kids Travel Audio Player
A magnetic speed cube is SO much faster than the ones we grew up with.
Rubik's Cube 3x3 Magnetic Speed Puzzle
This one is for everybody to play. 2 to 8 players and rated 10+, so it skews oldest here.
MrBeast Ultimate Party Game - Timed Stunts
Charms you press yourself, then clip them on a backpack or shoelaces. So cute.
Cool Maker Charm'd Accessory Studio Kit
A Tamagotchi for this generation! It clips on a lanyard and talks back.
Purple Interactive Pet & Wearable Charm, 100+ Reactions
Tiny sticker dispensers that clip on a backpack. Total trade at lunch energy.