Yahoo Lifestyle30 Gifts for 8-Year-Old Girls They Don’t Know They Need
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30 Gifts for 8-Year-Old Girls They Don’t Know They Need
What’s the difference between a meteor and an 8-year-old girl? Eventually, the meteor will crash into something and stop. But little girls, who are just as bright, fast, and awesome as a shooting star, never really stop. Or if they do, it’s only briefly before they pivot to their next idea, interest, and passion. We’re not going to lie to you: It’s exhausting, but in the best possible way! Because you know they’re on track to become bold, brilliant, creative, and curious young ladies. Not only that, all this enthusiasm for the wide world of ideas is contagious for even the most cynical and jaded of adults!
We’ve gathered a great assortment of books, STEM projects, games, and toys that encourage creative play and that they’re also sure to love. How do we know? Because that’s the other great thing about 8-year-old girls: They're so open to new ideas, adventures, and games. So who knows, this gift might be something that sparks a new interest or passion!
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1) Wash-Out Hair Chalk
Uncommon Goods
uncommongoods.com
$26.00
Has your 8-year-old been begging for vivid, technicolor hair but you’re just not so sure about permanent (or even semi-permanent) dyes? This is the perfect compromise that’ll make her happy and you look like the coolest adult ever! Just apply chalks like paint however she wants and then wash out easily!
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uncommongoods.com - 3/31
2) Fleece Zip Hoodie
Happy Nation
happynation.com
$30.00
An 8-year-old girl (or, really, any girl) can never have enough hoodies. We love this one from Happy Nation. Available in a variety of styles and colors, we especially like this one with the company’s rainbow logo alternating with peace signs on the sleeve. Chic and cozy — who could ask for more?
happynation.com - 4/31
3) Heartlake City School
LEGO
kohls.com
$56.99
School’s in session for the Lego Friends with this awesome set, which includes a science lab as well as art, drama, and music classrooms, a cafeteria, and more! They’ll have a blast building and playing with the included minifigures in this interactive set, perfect for developing STEM skills and creative play.
kohls.com - 5/31
4) Snap Circuits Junior
Elenco
amazon.com
$19.99
Perfect for aspiring engineers (or bored kids looking for something new), this building toy comes with 30 electric parts, but can be configured to make more than 100 different projects from a photo sensor to a mini-siren. The kit includes everything your child will need (no tools required), including a detailed instruction booklet.
amazon.com - 6/31
5) Clue Board Game
Hasbro
amazon.com
$6.00
In this classic game of whodunnit, you and your child will have to figure out who killed Mr. Boddy. Was it Miss Scarlet in the library with the candlestick? Professor Plum in the kitchen with the wrench? Gather clues and use a process of elimination to figure out who the culprit is.
amazon.com - 7/31
6) Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls by Elena Favilli and Francesca Cavallo
Rebel Girls
amazon.com
$19.98
Fairy tales are fun, but the heroines aren’t always particularly inspiring. In this unique book of bedtime stories, your 8-year-old girl will learn about extraordinary women throughout history, from mathematician Ada Lovelace to ballerina Misty Copeland. There’s even space in the back of the book for them to write their own story.
amazon.com - 8/31
7) Bigger Surprise Box
L.O.L. Surprise!
amazon.com
$50.00
This megapack includes fan-favorite dolls from the Bling series, each with multiple layers of surprises. And since dolls are packaged in a limited-edition bag, your child can store them neatly in their room when they’re not playing with them — perfect for your L.O.L.-loving little lady.
amazon.com - 9/31
8) Paint Your Own Squishies
Doodle Hog
amazon.com
$18.99
What’s better than arts and crafts? Arts and crafts you can play with! The set comes with everything your 8-year-old girl will need to paint and decorate four fun squishy toys. Once they’re dry, they’re all set to squish to their heart’s content! (Why is it so satisfying?!)
amazon.com - 10/31
9) Scooter
Razor
amazon.com
$48.95
“Razor” has been synonymous with “scooter” for about 20 years now, with good reason: This toy is awesome. Your girl will have a blast zipping around the neighborhood on this lightweight (but sturdy) foldable scooter. Adjustable handlebars mean that they can find the perfect ride height for them even as they keep growing.
amazon.com - 11/31
10) Extreme Kids Chemistry Kit
Playz
amazon.com
$39.99
Exploding, fire-resistant balloons, underwater volcanoes, and sticky molecules are just a few of the more than 52 experiments your 8-year-old girl can enjoy with this chemistry set for hours of educational entertainment. This set is perfect for encouraging (or starting) a love and appreciation for science.
amazon.com - 12/31
11) Wash-Out Fabric Markers
Eat Sleep Doodle
uncommongoods.com
$15.00
Sure, drawing on paper is great, but a true artiste cannot be limited by one medium. These fabric markers are perfect for the visionary who wants to make their clothes truly unique (and for the parent who still wants to be able to wash those clothes back to pristine condition).
uncommongoods.com - 13/31
12) Charm Bracelet Kit
Flasoo
amazon.com
$18.99
Whether they want to make gifts for friends and family or just add some panache to their own wardrobe, your 8-year-old girl will love making charm bracelets, necklaces, and more with this kit. Includes dozens of beads and charms along with five snake chain bracelets.
amazon.com - 14/31
13) Wireless Karaoke
Niskite
amazon.com
$21.99
The road to stardom is grueling and plagued with perils and heartaches … so skip it and just pretend to be a star with this awesome microphone! Using Bluetooth, your would-be diva can play all of their favorite songs from streaming services to sing along. With an 8-hour battery life, the party can go on and on.
amazon.com - 15/31
14) Tie-Dye Kit
Discovery Kids
bedbathandbeyond.com
$42.99
The hippies got a lot of things right: peace, love, and, of course, tie-dye. Who doesn’t love all those psychedelic colors and patterns? This set includes 10 vibrant dyes and everything you’ll need, including instructions, to tie-dye. Items to tie-dye not included — you get to choose those yourself.
bedbathandbeyond.com - 16/31
15) Virtual Design Pro Fashion Collection
Crayola
amazon.com
$19.99
Screen versus paper is an ongoing debate, especially among parents… but why choose? With this set, your child can create unique fashion designs on paper and then bring them to life on a digital catwalk! Set includes art supplies, model templates, and everything you need to bring your designs to (virtual) life.
amazon.com - 17/31
16) Candi Girl Lucy Adjustable Roller Skates
Roller Derby
amazon.com
$52.99
We are obsessed with these pineapple-patterned roller skates. And because they’re adjustable, your child won’t outgrow them in a single season! The high-top boot design offers ankle support, which will keep them safe and comfortable while they’re having fun. Now all they need is a roller derby name...
amazon.com - 18/31
17) Dog Crimes Game
ThinkFun
thepaperstore.com
$16.99
Your child will have to figure out who in a charming cast of six canine characters is guilty of various doggy crimes. Which pooch chewed on the slipper? Who pooped on the carpet? They’ll have all the clues, but it’s up to your kid to put them all together! Includes 40 mysteries ranging from easy to difficult.
thepaperstore.com - 19/31
18) Rummikub Game
Pressman
amazon.com
$14.97
In this quick-paced game, two to four players have to get rid of all their tiles by making a series of runs and matches. Easy to learn but a (fun!) challenge to master! Your kiddo will enjoy figuring out their winning strategy.
amazon.com - 20/31
19) Mermaid Doll
Bright Fairy Friends
amazon.com
$9.30
What’s better than a fairy? A fairy who’s also a mermaid! Each doll comes in a fairy-sized, light up “jar” and four surprises. Another surprise: her color-changing wings! Dip the seahorse sponge in water and brush on wings to reveal.
amazon.com - 21/31
20) Cook 'n Grill Restaurant Playset
Barbie
amazon.com
$52.99
Cook up imagination and some little toy foods at Barbie’s new restaurant! Your 8-year-old girl will have fun with Barbie and her friends (the counter and patio can serve four customers!) at the Cook 'N Grill. With six play areas and 30 accessories, there’s no limit to the story-telling possibilities.
amazon.com - 22/31
21) Harry Potter: Hogwarts Library: The Illustrated Collection (Illustrated Edition) (Hardcover)
walmart.com - 23/31
22) ColorCrayz 27-Piece Washable Acrylic Paint Set
Loomini
walmart.com
$45.99
There’s something so incredibly satisfying about painting on a real canvas. Maybe it’s the joy of creating. Maybe it’s the feeling of being a real artist. In any case, your child will love this set, which includes 12 acrylic paints and six printed canvases as well as brushes, a smock, an easel, a palette, and a color guide.
walmart.com - 24/31
23) Mudpuppy Kaleido-Beetles Puzzle, 500 Pieces, 20” x 20” – Ages 8+ – Colorful Beetles Arranged in a Kaleidoscope View Pattern – Fun and Challenging, Perfect Family Puzzle, Multicolor (0735362335)
amazon.com - 25/31
24) Friends Friendship Bus
LEGO
walmart.com
$108.00
Your master builder will enjoy putting together this feature-packed Lego Friends bus just as much as they love creating adventures for the mini-dolls (included). After following the instructions to assemble this functional bus, their imagination will soar as they dream up adventures for Stephanie, Mia, and Olivia.
walmart.com - 26/31
25) Hasbro Gaming Simon Handheld Electronic Memory Game With Lights and Sounds for Kids Ages 8 and Up
amazon.com - 27/31
26) The Ramona Collection by Beverly Cleary
Harpercollins
amazon.com
$17.23
Ramona Quimby, most beloved character from most beloved author Beverly Cleary, has delighted readers for decades. Your child will giggle reading about all her wacky misadventures over the course of four books: Ramona the Brave, Ramona the Pest, Beezus and Ramona, and, appropriately, Ramona Quimby, Age 8.
amazon.com - 28/31
27) Adventure Girls! Activities for Curious, Creative, Courageous Girls by Nicole Duggan
Rockridge Press
amazon.com
$8.99
There’s a great big world out there and this book encourages your 8-year-old girl to go explore all there is to see and do. From learning how to read a map, decipher animal tracks, or figure out how, exactly, one makes a balloon animal, they’ll gain confidence and new skills with this curious book.
amazon.com - 29/31
28) Kids First Coding and Robotics Kit
Thames & Kosmos
amazon.com
$97.49
Learning how to code may sound intimidating, but with the help of friendly robots, your 8-year-old girl will have no problem programming over 30 experiments. Arrange a series of cards and the little robots will do as programmed. And who knows, they may just be on their way to a full-on robot army!
amazon.com - 30/31
29) Moon Lamp
LOGROTATE
amazon.com
$29.99
Let them know you love them to the moon and back with this gorgeous, realistic looking night light. They can even customize their moon with an array of colors and brightness. And because it’s rechargeable, there are no disposable batteries or wires necessary.
amazon.com - 31/31
30) Baketivity Kids Subscription Box
Cratejoy
cratejoy.com
$28.95
Nowhere in the house can families bond like in the kitchen — there’s just something about gathering together around food that brings people closer together. With this monthly subscription box, you and your kiddo will receive kid-friendly recipes to make delicious new foods and lots of happy memories.
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