Parents know how hard it can be to please girls who are too old for what they see as ‘baby toys,’ and now they’re ready for the cool gifts tweens want. Not yet ready for the more advanced games and toys that appeal to teens, these younger girls have their own needs and aspirations.
To make your selection that much easier, some of the biggest online stores have been consulted when putting together this list of great gifts for tween girls.
1. ENLIGHTENED WORD: The Ultimate Collection of Word Games
Word games are always in style for girls and modern technology brings this palm-sized unit with touch screen technology and four games: Text Tumbler, Word Search, Alpha-Mixer and Word Search. It has different skill levels, animation, sound effects and full lighting to play anywhere.
2. Girl Tech Style Studio
Even the youngest girls have a keen eye for fashion and are eager to explore and develop their tastes. This touchpad console gives girls tons of cool options for hair, clothes, makeup and accessories. They can design looks that appeal and then print the makeovers they’ve created.
3. Radica Video Diary
In this century, girls have interactive electronic journals to replace the old pads and pens enjoyed by previous generations. This one has been designed for girls and also allows them to download videos and photos in their diary entries. In addition, it teaches the basics of photography and digital technology.
4. V.Smile – Cinderella: Cinderella’s Magical Wishes by Vtech
A learning adventure where girls help Cinderella become a princess by taking on eight challenging games (such as helping Cinderella deliver lunch) that help them improve their school skills. These include math, logic, patterns, music, and spelling.
5. Radica IM Me Wireless Handheld Device
A portable device that allows girls to chat with family and friends and can be used anywhere in the house. It is safer to use than a computer and is an easy to use portable tool.
6. Designer’s World Game: Hasbro TV add-on
Budding young designers have the opportunity to create their own looks and walk the runway on their way to fame and fortune in this exciting game for girls. Simply connect the console to any TV and start creating your own fashion world.
7. Nitro Web Notebook – VTech Grade School Learning
This is a very grown up looking computer for youngsters who can use it to engage in fun educational activities for 80’s including Spanish, Math, Art, Reading and much more! It has a sleek blue case that looks like a regular computer on the outside, but has educational features and games especially for kids. Youngsters love it!