It's time to shop for the teen and tween kids. I've scoured the internet and helped make a wish list for teens. I've got recommendations for 113 gifts gifts for tweens and teens, both teen girls and teen boys, that are sure to be a hit. From things that are on trend to kits and things to stoke their passions, there's a great gift for anyone.
I have 4 kids who fit into the tween and teen category and they helped me create the best gifts list. There's something for every type of teenager here. From active kids to artists, young tweens and older teens. Lots of ideas to get them off tiktok and doing something else!
FIRST: Have them create a wish list!
As always, try to shop local this year and every year. If you can't do that, try to buy experiences or local museums, lessons and attractions. And if you're a procrastinator like me, shop with 2 day shipping on Amazon. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Or consider buying them a gift card to a local store! Make a DIY gift card holder. These gifts for teens and tweens should help you complete your shopping this year.
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Gifts for Tweens and Teens
Skullcandy Wireless In-Ear Earbud
Colorful and wireless! They can connect these to any device they have.
The original COMFY!
My kids have these and really love them.
Throw Throw Burrito Game
This is a new family favorite game. Great for laughs!
LED Alarm Clock
These fun LED light alarm clocks are all the rage!
Life Skills for Teens
Kids don't always learn the essentials in school!
Bookmarks Are For Quitters Tee
Bookmarks are for quitters! These come in lots of colors and sizes!
You can almost never go wrong with something soft and cozy as gift ideas. Think about a blanket, warm fuzzy socks or soft hoodie sweatshirts. Sometimes the coolest gifts are just the ones they'll use all the time.
I've found a bunch of sweatshirts and a few blankets that I recommend. But the store aisles are full of them so maybe find one to support your local school or store.
More Gifts for Teens and Tweens
Fairy Light Picture Clips
These are a really fun way to display their photos on the wall. Especially if they have a little photo printer like the one below.
Polaroid Hi-Print - Bluetooth Connected 2x3 Pocket Photo Printer
Perfect if they have a smartphone.
PSYCH! Nicknames of Gus T-Shirt
This hilarious shirt is perfect for fans of the TV show Psych.
Amazon Gift Card
There's nothing wrong with a gift card!
Hawaiian Shaved Ice and Snow Cone Machine
We got this for my daughter last year and it still gets used ALL THE TIME!
Instax Mini Instant Camera
More fun with instant cameras.
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Burrito Blanket
Blanket for burrito lovers!
Body Mark Temporary Tattoo Pens
Fun for the budding artist.
Klask Game
We love Klask! It's a great game to leave on the table because someone always wants to play it.
Selfie Ring Light with Tripod Stand & Cell Phone Holder
Great for kids who make tiktok or Instagram videos.
LED Candles
Flameless candles that you can change the colors! These are great for kids.
Foldology
These are perfect for kids (or adults) that love to make things.
I should say again that these gifts for teens and tweens are all things that my kids all recommended and/or use/want. Except my 14 year old who has never once in her life told me anything that she wants as a gift. Shopping for her is always a challenge. Experiences are best for her so don't forget to think about lessons or other experiences when you're shopping.
More Gifts for Teens and Tweens
Project Smart Robot Car Kit
The next step for kids who love remote control cars.
Bike Phone Mount
Great for kids who ride their bikes.
Bananagrams
A classic! Everyone loves Bananagrams.
All Terrain Hoverboard with LED Lights
If they don't have one, a hoverboard is lots of fun.
Inspire Poster Kit – Design a One-of-a-Kind Freeform Poster
This looks like a great gift for pre-teen and teen girls.
Colorful LED Marquee Letter Lights with Remote
My tweenage son has this on his wall!
RoWood Marble Run 3D Wooden Puzzles for Adults, Mechanical Model Kits, Christmas Birthday Gifts for Teens
Fun to put together then fun to play once it's together!
Don't Judge A Book Girl By Her Cover T-Shirt
Lots of colors and sizes available! These are really cute.
Don't Forget Books!
Speaking of giving books this holiday season, you might also want to consider a tablet or ipad where they can read digital books. They can also use it for school or watching their favorite movies. Of course, if your kids are like many, they already have devices, smartphones or a laptop because of the pandemic so they don't need another device for playing video games.
More Gifts for Teens and Tweens
Rocketbook Smart Reusable Notebook
These are AMAZING. It's a white board notebook that can automatically save your notes to your google drive or other cloud location. Perfect for class.
Felt Letter Board, 10x10in Changeable Letter Board with Letters White 300 Piece
Cute for putting fun poetry or messages on.
Wall Ring Toss Game
Fun game for the bedroom wall.
Nike Basic Wallet
Great, basic wallet for kids.
How to Draw Cool Stuff: A Drawing Guide
This is a GREAT book for budding artists.
If you're looking for gifts teenagers love with some cool factor. Consider the Oculus Quest (below) or a turntable for listening to vinyl. My kids love listening to records on the record player!
If your teen son or daughter loves video games, a game console like a playstation or xbox might be a great idea. My son loves to put on his wireless headphones and chat with his friends while playing games. It was a great way to stay connected during the pandemic.
More Gifts for Teens and Tweens
Hair Towel, Ultra Absorbent & Fast Drying Microfiber Towel for Fine & Delicate Hair,
Great, absorbent towel to dry hair.
Professional Silicone Heat Resistant Styling Station Mat
Save your counters! We love these and have them in all the bathrooms.
Secret Bibliophile Society Funny T-Shirt
Fun shirt for teens who love to read!
Magnetic Rings Fidget Toy Set
Great anxiety reliever. It's the new fidget spinner! Perfect for anyone who needs something to do with their hands.
Bath Bomb lab -
Make your own bath bomb kit.
More Gifts for Teens and Tweens
Plush Ultra Soft Bean Bags Chairs
Lots of colors. So comfortable!
Hammock Chair Hanging Rope Swing
These are a great place to sit in your room. I would have loved one of these!
High Back Gaming Chair
Great chair for any kid who likes gaming.
BedShelfie The Original Bedside Shelf
Convenient little shelf for a bed with a frame.
Led Strip Lights 100ft
These are still very popular with teens.
Fake Ivy Leaves Artificial Ivy Garland
This is very popular for teens in their bedrooms.
GlowCity Glow in The Dark Basketball
Great ball for playing during winter or at night outside.
Watercolor Brush Pen and Paper Set
Fun for the budding artist.
If you've got a teen who loves to get dressed up and do makeup, you might just want to take them to a nearby makeup counter to get their makeup done. Then you can sneakily buy the products and slip them under the tree! And don't forget the makeup organizer.
More Gifts for Teens and Tweens
LED Curtain Lights
Great for bedrooms.
Laptop Cooling Pad
We have 2 of these. They're great if you every use your laptop on your lap or if your laptop tends to get warm.
Brow Contour Kit
Fun with makeup!
72 PCS 6 Colors Removable 3D DIY Beautiful Butterfly Wall Decals
Fun for decorating walls.
Collage Kit for Wall
This color coordinating poster kit is a fun way to decorate a bedroom.
Indoorsy Hoodie
Comes in other colors as well!
I know I'll be in the minority here but I'm going to vote against getting kids who have an iphone their own airpods pro. And here's why. My 15 year old has them and they're noise canceling. Which means she never ever hears me. Ever. She loves them but her siblings won't be getting any of those unless they want to pay out of their own pocket.
I'm not opposed to wireless earbuds though! I use them and love them. If your teen is responsible enough not to lose them then go for it. My oldest lost two pairs and is not back to wired earbuds or a bluetooth speaker.
Gifts for Tweens and Teens
Brother ST150HDH Sewing Machine
This is a great machine that will stay with them for years and years! It can do just about anything they want it to do.
Embroidery Starter Kit
Great, economical kit!
3D Wooden Puzzle Kit & Challenging Marble Labyrinth Game
Wow! This would be fun to make and use!
Zenergy Ball Chair,
We've had these and love them. Great place to sit and do homework.
Chronicle Books Lego Rainbow Bricks 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
This is not for the casual puzzle fan!
Gooseneck Phone Holder
Great for taking photos and videos or watching TV.
Gaming Headset with Microphone
A must if your kid likes to do gaming.
Paper Mate Flair Felt Tip Pens
All ages love these Flair pens.
More Gifts for Teens and Tweens
Colonel Popper Healthy Microwave Popcorn Maker Silicone Collapsible Bowl - LFGB Food Grade Certified (8 colors)
We bought this last year and it still gets used every week!
Ultra Glow in the Dark Stars
Classic!
Anxiety Relief for Teens: Essential CBT Skills and Mindfulness Practices to Overcome Anxiety and Stress
If you have a kid with anxiety this might be very helpful!
Balance Stilts with Height Adjustable Vert Lifters by Air Kicks
Stilts are a FUN gift!
Glowforge Plus 3D Laser Printer
This is not a budget gift but it's so cool! Especially for the kiddo that wants to start their own little side business!
Cricut Rose Maker
Great for the budding crafter!
Castle Art Supplies 72 Premium Colored Coloring Pencils Set
Every artist needs a good set of colored pencils.
Travel The World Through A Book
Travel the world through a book t-shirt comes in many colors and sizes.
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Don't Read This Book Before Bed: Thrills, Chills, and Hauntingly True Stories
Perfect for kids that love spooky things.
Regulation Bristle Steel Tip Dartboard Set
Darts! Great game for older kids.
Skywalker Trampolines 12-Foot Jump N’ Dunk Trampoline with Enclosure Net
You can't go wrong with a trampoline!
Play and Freeze, Ice Cream Ball- Ice Cream Maker
Great for small parties or campling. Roll and throw it around until the ice cream is ready to eat!
SodaStream Fizzi One Touch Sparkling Water Maker Bundle
This is fun for families that like to drink soda.
Cuisinart Soft Service Ice Cream Maker
FUN for Friday nights and family nights!
Pottery Wheel Pottery Forming Machine
Invest in your young artist!
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20" Inch Chrome Wheel Unicycle
I bet you know a kid who would enjoy a unicycle.
Bike Handlebar Bag Waterproof Bike Basket
Great for any kid who bikes to school or likes to ride their bike.
Flybar Super Pogo Pogo Stick for Kids and Adults 14 & Up Heavy Duty for Weights 120-210 Lbs
A pogo stick for the big kids!
Playstation Controller Alarm Clock
Fun alarm clock for gamers.
Indoor Basketball Hoop
Great for their bedrooms.
adidas Men's Adilette Shower Slides
This classic is still a favorite with kids.
Bounce Battle Wood Edition Game Set
We love bounce battle!
More Gifts for Teens and Tweens
Slim Carry On Laptop Travel Weekender Backpack
Lots of colors available! This is a great travel bag.
Hardside Spinner Suitcase - Many sizes and colors
Great for someone who will graduate soon!
Neoprene Coated Dumbbell Hand Weight Set, 32-Pound Set with Stand, Multicolor
5 lb, 10 lb and 15 lb hand weight set.
Weighted Medicine Ball - 8 Pounds
Great exercise equipment for home.
Dip Fitness Bar
Great way to do dips at home.
Clear Cosmetic Storage Organizer
For anyone who has a lot of cosmetics!
Funny Psych (TV show) T-Shirt
Just because you put syrup on something doesn't make it a pancake.
Bookmarks Are For Quitters T-Shirt
Lots of colors available.
More Gifts for Teens and Tweens
Oculus Quest 2 — Advanced All-In-One Virtual Reality Headset
We got this last year and it's fun for the whole family! Lots of fun games and even exercise programs.
Philips One by Sonicare Rechargeable Toothbrush
These are great electric toothbrushes. And they travel well!
1 Gallon Water Bottle With Time Marker and Straw
Great water bottle for those who have a hard time staying hydrated or getting headaches.
350W Electric City Cruiser Bicycle-Up to 40 Miles- Removable Battery, Shimano 7-Speed and Dual Shock Absorber, 26" Electric Commuter Bike for Adults (Black)
This is amazing! Great for getting to and from a job or going on a long ride.
Nostalgia Indoor Electric Stainless Steel S'mores Maker
Cute and fun way to make s'mores all year round.
Hot Chocolate and Milk Frother Maker | Ideal to Prepare Traditional Hot Chocolate
If you have a hot cocoa drinker they'll love this!
Kalimba 17 Keys Thumb Piano with Waterproof Protective Box,T une Hammer and Study Instruction
Great for your young musician!
Old Whaling Co | Oatmeal Milk and Honey Body Butter
Support small business with this amazing body butter!
Personalized Leather Dopp Kit – Toiletry Bag Made in USA
Great leather bathroom bag has their initials.
More Gifts for Teens and Tweens
Funko Pop! Rocks: BTS - Dynamite - J-Hope
Any of the Funko Pop heads are fun! One of my kids has all her favorite TV characters on her shelf.
Michael Scott Cardboard Cutout
A life-size cardboard cutout of one of their favorite characters is a funny gift!
Bose Sleepbuds II - Sleep Technology Clinically Proven to Help You Fall Asleep Faster, Sleep Better with Relaxing and Soothing Sleep Sounds
If you have one who has trouble sleeping these are worth a try!
Yedi Total Package Bread Maker, with Deluxe Accessory Kit
If they love to bake they'll love this breadmaker.
Wallets always make great gifts. If you get them a wallet, put a few bills in it to get them started! Or a gift card to their favorite store or, if you're fancy some Starbucks gift cards.
A jewelry box is something I didn't list but those would make a lovely gift. If you could find one from a local artisan that would be a fun gift!
More Gifts for Teens and Tweens
An Audible.com Subscription
Listening to audiobooks is a great way to read more! It's especially great to listen along with a book after you've read it for class to increase reading comprehension.
For kids that are about to graduate, they can use all sorts of items for travel or college or whatever they're heading on to do. Backpacks, suitcases, work clothes, a hamper. All those things that aren't that fun to buy for yourself but they'll need for a dorm room or a first apartment.
I don't think there's a clear winner for best gifts for teens and tweens because they have so many different interests. Just remember to get them something they actually want and won't find it's way to the back of their closet to collect dust! Happy shopping!
More Gifts for Teens and Tweens
Nintendo Switch
Everyone loves Nintendo Switch!
Epoxy Resin Molds, for DIY Coaster, Cup, Soap/Candle Holder and more
These make a fun craft project!
Comic Mount Comic Book Frame, Wall Mount and Shelf Stand, Invisible and Adjustable, 4 Pack
Great for displaying comic books on the wall.
Large Laundry Basket (6 Colors), Collapsible/Foldable
It's not glamorous but necessary!
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