Ten year old girls will one moment show a great deal of maturity and the next it will seem that they are far younger than years. At age 10 they’ve reached a point where their bodies are changing and their emotions seem to be all over themselves. This is an age when girls’ interests become widely varied with some girl’s still wanting to play with dolls occasionally and others wanting to wear makeup and dress older than their age.
With all of this in mind we have chosen premium and highly rated gifts for girls age 10 that will cover a wide range of interests.
In a Rush? See Our Top 3 Picks Just Below
Top Pick: Razor Electric Scooter
Runner Up: Fun Chemistry Kit
2nd Runner Up: FujiFilm Instax Camera Kit
Our Criteria for Choosing Toys & Gifts for 10 Year Olds
We base our selection of toys and gifts on two main criteria the educational value of the toy and the entertainment value
Educational Value
We look at the educational value of each toy we choose including the toy’s ability to aid the further development of gross and fine motor skills, hand/eye coordination, ability to help the child improve their knowledge and gain new skills.
Entertainment Value
We also consider the ability of the toy to hold a child’s interest, helping them avoid boredom, and the ability to grow with the child and help them develop long term interests.
The Best Gift Ideas & Toys for 10 Year Old Girls List
1. Soyee RC All Terrain Truck
This is an off-road all terrain vehicle that can handle being driven through sand, mud, grass, up hills and even over stones. This RC truck is durable and designed to hold up in tough environments making it a great gift for any young girl who enjoys playing with remote control vehicles.
This truck comes with 2 batteries for 20 minutes of driving.
Positives
Very fast
Has a lot of power
Negatives
New parts are easy to get but delivery takes a long time
2. Instant Mini Camera
If you are looking for a unique Christmas present or birthday gift for any young lady on your shopping list then this Fujifilm Instax camera is a great gift idea. Not only does this package including a cool instant camera, it also includes 2- 20 packs of film, a camera case, 64 photo album, selfie lens, 4 color filters, 10 hanging frames, 10 clips and strings, 60 stickers frames, 5 stand up frames and a cleaning cloth
Positives
Great value
Pictures are clear
Negatives
Some of the cameras don’t work as well as others
3. Bath Bomb Making Kit
This soap and bath bomb making kit makes for a great gift for any girly girl or girl with a scientific mind on your shopping list. The kit comes with a learning guide to help the child make soap, bath bombs and bath salts. Includes everything the child needs to make 10 bath bombs, 4 bath soaps and both bath salts and fizzy bath salts. Making their own soap, bath bombs, and bath salts is sure to make bath time more enjoyable for any pre-teen.
Positives
Aids creativity since the child can design their own bath products
Holds a child’s interest
Negatives
May stain your bathtub
4. Electric Scooter
This Razor electric scooter makes a great Christmas or Birthday gift for any young girl looking for some fun transportation. It does require a manual kickoff of 3 mph before the motor kicks in and once started the scooter will travel at a speed of up to 10 mph. It runs for 40 minutes on a single charge. The scooter has an adjustable handlebar and front wheel brake.
When purchasing this scooter as a gift we recommend that you also present the child with safety gear to wear when riding this scooter as well.
Positives
Easy to assemble
Charge is good
Negatives
Some users have problems with this scooter
5. Origami Flower Kit
This Origami flower kit makes a great Christmas or Birthday gift for any young lady who enjoys crafts or wants to learn a new skill. The kit has 30 flower projects and comes with a 40 page instruction book. There are 100 pieces of paper, 30 buttons and jewels, and 20 bendable stems. This flower kit will allow the young lady to make decorations for her room, 3D cards, or gifts for friends and relatives.
Positives
Great kit to for those starting to learn origami
Really allows for creativity
Negatives
Instructions may be difficult to follow
6. A Snow Sled
If you are looking for a great Christmas present for that pre-teen girl to keep them entertained during those long winter days then this Yukon Hammerhead Pro sled has precision steering. A T3k carbon multi-layer frame and carry strap. The sled should last for years of use and has a user weight capacity of 230 pounds
Positives
Strong and durable
Fast
Negatives
It is heavy enough that you can tire dragging it up hill
7. Scrapbook Art Kit
Young girls like making memories of family, friends and activities, which makes this Scrapbook art kit a great 10th birthday gift or Christmas idea for a young lady. The kit has everything needed to make a memory book that they will enjoy for years to come. This kit includes glue, scissors, pencils, frames, ribbons, twine, buttons and craft sticks so that the child can make their scrapbook unique. This kit will encourage a child to be creative and help them to organize.
Positives
Lots of supplies are included
Good quality
Negatives
No samples to get children started
8. Croquet Set
If you are looking for a great spring or summer birthday gift, a Christmas gift, or simply a “spending more time at home” gift then this croquet set makes a terrific gift. This game can be played by 2 to 6 people. This is a great game for family bonding and will help hand/eye coordination and following rules. The entire set comes in a handy carry/storage case.
Positives
Good quality
Different ages can play
Negatives
Have to remove the mallet heads to store in the bag
9. Chemistry Kit
If the young lady you are shopping for is interested in science then this science chemistry kit will make a great Christmas or birthday gift idea. The kit comes with a 32 page lab notebook, with over 19 fun experiments that will teach concepts in chemical reactions, molecular motion, and the effects of temperature. There are tons of equipment and supplies that the child can use to complete the experiment. This is a great gift for self learners.
Positives
Girls can make up some experiments on their own
Materials are of excellent quality
Negatives
Some users feel the kit should be gender neutral
What Stuff Can You Get For A 10 Year Old Girl Who Has More Than Enough Toys?
Many young girls who reach their tween years are less into toys and more into “big” girl interests such clothing, jewelry, and make-up. If the 10 year old girl on your shopping list has enough toys, crafts and games and is looking for more grown-up gifts here are a few suggestions.
1. A Cute Outfit
This 3 piece outfit consisting of a ruffled crop top and comes in many colors. A flowered skirt and a necklace makes a great gift for any pre-teen who enjoys dressing up on certain occasions. This outfit is quite versatile as each piece could be worn with other items. The crop top can be worn with jeans, shorts or even slacks, the necklace can be worn with almost any outfit, and the skirt can be worn with a plain turtleneck or blouse.
Positives
Super cute
Fits well
Negatives
Some users got sent the wrong size outfit
2. Locket
This “You are my Sunshine” Locket makes a great birthday or Christmas gift for any young girl on your shopping list. The Locket is cute and can be worn with both casual and dress clothing.
Positives
Good size for a tween
Adult enough for an older girl, but young enough to be trendy
Negatives
Hard to open
Tips for Selecting Toys & Gifts for Girls Who Are Turning 10
- Make sure to check the features of any toy or gift you purchase for a young lady. You want to ensure that the gift is suitable for their age and their interests.
- Read the reviews. Read both the positive and negative reviews to determine if the gift is worth the money you are paying.
- Consider the girls interest and their maturity level.
Wrapping up Our List of Toys & Gifts for 10 Year Old Girls
We have carefully chosen toys and gifts for 10 year old girls that cover a wide variety of interests in order to ensure that you find the right gift for the young lady in your life.