Gift ideas · Age 10
Gifts for 10 year olds
Ten year olds want independence and something to show for it. The gifts that last give them a project, a skill or a way to hang out with friends.
Skip: Anything a grown-up has to set up every single time. Ten year olds want to do it on their own.
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Safe bets for most 10 year olds
- 1LEGO TechnicOur pick: LEGO Technic Lunar Outpost Moon Rover (42211)Gears and motion for kids who have outgrown regular sets. Find it
- 2Long-range walkie-talkiesOur pick: Motorola Talkabout T270, pairEnough range to ride to the end of the street and still check in. Find it
- 3An escape room game in a boxOur pick: EXIT: The Haunted Roller CoasterA family night that feels like a mission. Find it
- 4A skateboard and padsOur pick: Toy Machine Fists 7.75 completeHard to learn, so it keeps them busy for a long time. Find it
Match how they play
- 1A beginner robotics kitOur pick: Makeblock mBot2For a builder. Build it first, then code it to move. Find it
- 2A kids' fishing rodOur pick: Ugly Stik GX2 Youth Spinning ComboFor an explorer. A whole morning outside that feels like an adventure. Find it
- 3A beginner guitarOur pick: Córdoba Protégé C1M, 3/4 sizeFor a performer. A three-quarter size guitar and free video lessons go a long way. Find it
- 4A book of logic puzzlesOur pick: Puzzle Baron's Kids Logic PuzzlesFor a puzzler. Small, cheap and good for a long car ride. Find it
Find gifts that match how they play
The gifts that get used match how a kid already likes to play. The quiz takes two minutes. No account needed, and adding a name is optional.
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Buying for the grown-ups too? Gifts they'll still own, scored on warranty and repair: for dad, for mom, under $100.
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