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Many 11-year-old girls are in a tricky transition period where they aren’t little kids anymore, but they aren’t quite old enough to participate in many teenage activities (although, they might think they are). Their likes often switch from playing with stuffies, Legos, babies, and other “little kid” toys to more sophisticated interests like photography, friendship bracelet making, art, and self-care. They’re at the age of introspection, possibly for the first time, with blossoming hobbies.
So, what do you gift the girl going through her self-discovery era? In choosing these gifts, we selected a variety that encourages them to grow their interests and spark new passions. It isn’t always easy buying gifts for kids this age, but here are some of the things we’ve learned: Shop based on what you see her enjoying when she doesn’t think you’re looking.
Maybe it’s the sports she plays after school, the sketches in her notebook, or the absolute comfort she likes to feel from slippers and cozy clothes when she’s home from school. If you’re not sure what she’s interested in these days, we’ve rounded up gifts for 11-year-old girls that we’re confident she’ll love (and that you’ll feel great about giving her, too!).
From room decor to books to games, puzzles, and more, show your tween you care with these gifts for 11-year-old girls that will entertain, inspire, and (we hope!) help them on the journey through their teen years.
XP-PEN Artist Drawing Monitor and Pen
The tools don’t make the artists, but the right ones can make all the difference. This digital drawing tablet allows for rich, vibrant designs and can connect to most computers. The hexagonal stylus, included, allows for a wide range of pressure sensitivity to get just the right look for their masterpiece.
Hapinest Make Your Own Wall Collage Kit
Turn their wall into the ultimate personalized masterpiece with this DIY design kit, which includes all the supplies they’ll need to express themselves and turn their wall into a work of art. It’s perfect for them to do on their own or as a kid-adult bonding project!
The novelty of immediately developed photos was big back in the day when you had to wait at least an hour to get pictures, and, like many trends, it’s back again now that developing pictures is a foreign concept to most 11-year-olds.
This camera is a great gift for 11-year-old girls and it comes with a two-pack of minifilm (you can explain what film is to them from your rocking chair).
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Perfect for taking up a new hobby or just doing something productive on a rainy day, this set comes with everything she’ll need to make and paint her own tiny pottery. Perfect for holding jewelry, giving as gifts, or housing freshly picked dandelions!
Choose Friendship My Friendship Bracelet Maker
There are a lot of different styles of friendship bracelets out there, and with this kit, they’ll be able to try all of them! Just clip the threads up on top, knot, and tie.
Different pegs hold bracelets in place for easy crafting. The drawer for all their supplies is also perfect for bracelet-making while on the go.
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With the rising trend of bracelet trading, your girl will be ready to go for her next concert with this super-stocked bead kit. It comes with 7,200 pieces of beads, charms, stretchy string, tweezers, and scissors. There are endless possible creations, and everything comes in a handy organizer box.
All the fun of a swing and the comfort of a cozy chair! This cotton rope hammock chair is a great place to read, relax, or just hang out (get it?). There’s even a side pocket for a book, iPad, remote control, or anything else that needs storing.
Whether they want to decorate their water bottle, laptop, phone, locker, room, skateboard, scrapbook, or anything else, this megapack of fun, inspirational stickers is up to the task.
Full of cute designs and positive affirmations, they can be sure to get a regular dose of inspiration whenever they need it.
For the girl who fancies herself an artist, this 160-piece marker set will be a dream. The double-tip alcohol markers feature a chisel and a fine side, and they will make her feel like a pro. They come in a sturdy case to help keep things organized.
Create a glowing aesthetic for your 11-year-old’s room with this customizable neon light she can personalize with her name or favorite motivational word. Powered by a USB plug your tween can light it up whenever she has friends over or wants to hang out and feel cozy in her room. Choose from 30 fonts and 12 colors for a truly personalized design that none of her other friends will have.
Your 11-year-old can spruce up the slumber party with this glow nail polish. When used under a UV light, bright and vibrant hues like neon orange, green, and yellow will shine. Six colors come in the variety pack, so your gal and her friends can pick their favorite colors.
Whether she has an itch to make thoughtful, homemade gifts or just needs something different to do on a rainy day, this set is just the thing. Complete with materials and accessories for 30 different projects, it’s a great gift for a creative 11-year-old girl.
THE COMFY Original JR Wearable Blanket for Kids
The Comfy is quite literally the most comfortable article of clothing your child will ever own. (Bold statement, but accurate.) Made of super soft sherpa, the wearable blanket is warm and cozy with a large hood. Bonus: It comes in adult sizes, too.
Does it get any better than a STEM gift that doubles as a creative project? This 4-in-1 STEM set includes all the pieces you need to build a mini Ferris wheel, fiber optic lamp, carousel, and star night light. Included in the kit is a set of 12 paints so your girl can get as colorful and creative as she wants with her new decor.
Eleven years old is an age for big feelings and getting in touch with your emotions. Encourage your tween to write down their thoughts and dreams with this creative journaling set. The kit not only includes a 70-page journal but also a variety of creative supplies like stickers, paper clips, decorative frames, bookmarks, and more.
Just because she wants to listen to her music 24/7 doesn’t mean you have to. These earbuds conveniently display their charge right on the case and provide both high-quality sound and durability.
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Whether your 11-year-old is going to school, hanging at home, or heading out with friends, this trendy, Y2K-inspired half-zip will be on trend. This oversized sweatshirt is versatile enough to fit any season and pairs well with everything from biker shorts to yoga pants (or flared leggings, as the kids are calling them these days).
Grosset & Dunlap “Nancy Drew” Book 1-5 Starter Set
Did you know the first Nancy DrewMystery was published in 1930? There’s a reason these books by Carolyn Keene have endured for nearly 100 years: They’re fun, and we bet your 11-year-old-girl will think so too. This hardcover volume contains the first five books in the series so your tween can jump to the next one as soon as they’re done reading.
Unstable Unicorns is a strategic card game where you are encouraged to build a unicorn army and betray your human friends. (Unicorns are your friends now.) Treacherous gameplay is paired perfectly with hilarious illustrations, but don’t worry — it’s fun treachery!
She might be too old for a nightlight, but she’s definitely not too old to light up her nights with this dreamy celestial light, which can be customized in 16 different colors.
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