We’ve rounded up the best gifts for babies , toddlers and kindergarteners , now we’re bringing you a gift guide for the first year of a child’s double digits — the best gifts for 10-year-olds! Also known as “tweens,” 10-year-olds are just a few years away from their teenage years and refining their interests every day, making gift-giving the perfect time to capitalize on their newfound hobbies and passions. Whether you’re a parent looking for a few new toys to put under the tree , games to change things up during playtime, or a family friend who has no idea what to buy a 10-year-old for their next birthday party, we’ve rounded up the best options according to toy experts, librarians and even a few recommendations from real-life moms. Since “besties” are prominent during this age, finding gifts that they can share with their friends is always a plus, too.
Board games, collaborative crafts and LEGOs are all great avenues to go in. “They’re starting to spend more time with their friends and a bit less time with their parents, and their activities reflect this shift. [A]10-year-old engages in a range of activities with their friends, from organized sports to video games to hanging out and talking,” Dr.
Katie Davis , Associate Professor at the University of Washington Information School, Director of the UW Digital Youth Lab and author of “Technology’s Child: Digital Media’s Role in the Ages and Stages of Growing Up,” told the New York Post. By age.
