20 Fun Gifts for 8-Year-Old Girls and Boys to Make Them Jump for Joy

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Somewhere around age 8, your little kid really becomes a big kid. At this stage in their young lives, boys and girls are coming into their own identities and starting to develop their own personal interests and passions. You can foster their budding personalities with these best gifts for 8-year-olds. Whether you're looking for a birthday gift, Christmas toy, or even a just-because present, our gift guide will point you in the right direction and help narrow down your options.

There are so many fun finds on this list that are both educational and entertaining, so kids and parents alike can both feel good about the gift. There's even a magazine subscription to The Week Junior that will help them get informed and learn all about the world around them. Depending on their interests, you can also take your pick from STEM toys, books, indoor and outdoor games that the whole family can play together, and so much more. Many of these picks promise hours of entertainment and may even last them into their tween years. No matter what you choose, any one of these gifts is sure to be a hit with your favorite 8-year-old!

Think Fun Potato Pirates Coding Card Game

They've played pirates before, but have they played Potato Pirates? This fun coding game has players sailing the seas and competing for the title of Potato King—all while teaching key programming concepts.

Mister M 3 Juggling Balls Kit for Beginners and Professionals

Fact: Anyone can learn to juggle. Once your favorite 8-year-old masters this skill, it'll go from a fun activity to a cool party trick that will impress all their friends.

Melissa & Doug Suspend Family Game

This award-winning balancing game is something the whole family can enjoy together. But this pick is more than just fun and games: It also helps children develop hand-eye coordination, cognitive skills, and interpersonal skills.

'The Week Junior' Magazine Subscription

Encourage them to get informed and reflect on the world around them by getting them a subscription to The Week Junior magazine. It's filled with page after page of fascinating news and kid-friendly activities. Plus, any 8-year-old will be thrilled to receive something in the mail with their name on it.

No Stress Chess

Introduce them to chess with this kid-friendly set that includes a deck of action cards that determines players' moves by random draws. They'll learn all about the rules and movements of chess, without any "stress."

Brain Quest 3rd Grade Q&A Cards

Remember these Q&A cards from when you were little?! Now you can put their knowledge to the test and teach them new facts in a fun way.

The How to Draw Book for Kids

Budding artists will love this book that's filled with easy, step-by-step instructions for how to draw cute and silly things. They'll be sketching perfect mermaids and llamas in no time!

Coogam Wooden Blocks Puzzle Brain Teasers

Give them Tetris without the screen time with this fun wooden brain teaser puzzle. They can also use the pieces to create fun shapes and designs, like a robot, tree, umbrella, flower, pyramid, airplane, and much more.

Mermaid-In-Training Goggles

These are definitely the coolest swim goggles we've ever seen, from the cat eye shape to the rainbow gem trim.

Build-a-Bear Birthday Bear

If they're turning 8, celebrate with this cute birthday-themed stuffed animal from Build-a-Bear. There are so many fun ways to customize it, and you can even order it unstuffed so they can stuff it themselves in the store.

Magic Cube Puzzle Game

You can never go wrong with a classic. They'll spend hours of enjoyment solving this Rubik's Cube-inspired game designed just for kids.

Book Lover Tee

Do you have a little book lover in your life? They can share their passion with the world when you gift them this beautifully illustrated T-shirt.

SmartLab Toys Squishy Human Body

They'll learn all about the human body with this realistic model featuring squishy organs and representative skeletal, vascular, and muscular systems. It also comes with a book that takes them on an educational and fun-filled journey through the body.

3D Printing Pen Set

Take their doodles to the next level with this 3D printing pen. It allows them to create anything they can imagine!

Drone with Camera

How long have they been begging you for a drone? Now you can get them this budget-friendly one that comes with a camera and cool LED light-changing displays.

Popper Journal Notebook

If they love playing with poppers and fidget toys, they're going to be thrilled when they unwrap this journal. It offers the perfect way to destress and reflect after long days at school.

Soap & Bath Bomb Lab Science Experiment Kit

This kit will allow them to make their own molded soaps and bath bombs, and learn about essential chemistry principles in the process. Then, they can have fun playing with their creations at bath time!

Pokémon Card Set

They can play Pokémon with this set of assorted cards. It includes cards from every series, so it's sure to be full of fun surprises.

Rock Tumbler Kit

Foster an interest in nature with this top-rated rock tumbler kit. They'll have so much fun gathering everyday rocks and transforming them into dazzling gemstones.

Grogu Mini Bluetooth Speaker

Calling all Star Wars and Mandalorian fans! They can listen to all their favorite tunes with this adorable bluetooth speaker that looks just like Grogu.

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