19 Best Gifts for 8-Year-Olds (According to Our Kids)
This roundup of the best toys and gifts for 8 year olds is inspired by the things our kids have received and loved over the years. Add your kids' all-time favorites to the list to help out fellow parents!
There are so many possible gifts and toys for 8 year olds that will inspire creativity, learning, and fun for these soon-to-be tweens. Find more ideas on our gift lists for 7-year-olds and 9-year-olds.
Box & Balls
Jennie Utsinger said: Do your kids like watching trick shot videos? Create an unlimited number of trick shots or games using the set of 8 wooden nesting boxes and bouncy balls. My 8-year-old loved coming up with different challenges for the entire family.
Age 5+
1 review
American Girl Doll
Kelly R. said: American Girl dolls make great toys for 8 year old girls! This is the minimum age suggested by American Girl for their 18" dolls, so your child will likely enjoy it for at least a few years - and will be ready to care for it well! And because there are so many fun accessories and outfits for the dolls, you've got plenty of birthday and Christmas gift ideas for the future.
Age 8+
2 reviews
ALEX Friends 4Ever Bracelet Kit
Carly Follett said: This friendship bracelet kit will keep your social butterfly busy for hours! She and her BFFs can get creative with designs including flowers, hearts, zig zags, stripes and lots more!
Age 8+
1 review
Kingdomino
Kristy Pepping said: There are so many wonderful board games that make unusual gifts for 8 year olds, especially those who are ready to move into strategy games for older kids. If your kids have graduated beyond the more basic ones that you have at home, try Kingdomino! The goal is to build your kingdom using cardboard tiles and match various terrains with tiles already in play.
Age 8+ (2-4 players)
1 review
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