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.
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Safe bets for most 10 year olds
- 1LEGO TechnicGears and motion for kids who have outgrown regular sets. Find one
- 2Long-range walkie-talkiesEnough range to ride to the end of the street and still check in. Find one
- 3An escape room game in a boxA family night that feels like a mission. Find one
- 4A skateboard and padsHard to learn, so it keeps them busy for a long time. Find one
Match how they play
- 1A beginner robotics kitFor a builder. Build it first, then code it to move. Find one
- 2A kids' fishing rodFor an explorer. A whole morning outside that feels like an adventure. Find one
- 3A beginner guitarFor a performer. A three-quarter size guitar and free video lessons go a long way. Find one
- 4A book of logic puzzlesFor a puzzler. Small, cheap and good for a long car ride. Find one
What usually doesn't get used
Anything a grown-up has to set up every single time. Ten year olds want to do it on their own.
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, and nothing about your kid is sent anywhere.