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Performer kids: how they play and what to try

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Gift ideas for a Performer

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A family talent show with a host and tickets.

Halloween for a PerformerA magician who does a trick at every door, and a costume runway down the hall.See the costume

What it looks like

Performers sing, dance, do voices and put on shows. They want someone watching, they light up with applause, and they're often the loudest one in the room.

Give them an audience at home before they go looking for one.

Outside

  • A dance party in the driveway
  • Put on a show at the park, with you as the audience
  • Sidewalk-chalk a stage and hold a talent show

At home

  • A family talent show with a host and tickets
  • Karaoke night
  • Record a pretend radio show or podcast

With friends

  • A lip-sync battle
  • A dance routine to perform for the parents
  • Charades or improv games

Toys that fit

  • A microphoneOur pick: Singing Machine Party Machine Mic Find it
  • A simple keyboard or ukuleleOur pick: Kala KA-15S soprano ukulele Find it
  • A costume box Find one

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On a screen

Worth saying yes to. Ratings shown on each.

Just Dance 2026 EditionESRB EPlayStation 5, Switch, Switch 2, Xbox · Sells things insideThe best screen time for a kid who needs to move. Even better when the whole family plays.Find it on Amazon
Ring Fit AdventureESRB E10+Switch · Nothing to buy insideAn adventure game you play by exercising. Good for rainy days.Find it on Amazon
GarageBandApp Store 4+iPhone, iPad · Nothing to buy insideFree and surprisingly deep. They make real songs and play them for you.

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Posting videos publicly. Performers want an audience, so give them one at home before they go looking for one online.

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