Nathaniel Fried
11 years old is officially a tween year, where the little miss of the house is no longer a kid, yet, not quite a teenager. What to give a daughter of this age might demand a bit of thought, Barbie and her friends are now out, But what’s in?
Rest assured, there are many great gifts to help daughters through this transitory stage of their lives, here are the best you can easily find on Amazon.
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#1 Paloma’s Dream: The True Story of One Girl’s Mission to Help Kids, Inspire Activism and Survive Middle School
This product was recommended by Elizabeth Ricci from Paloma’s Dream
This book is perfect for kids with disabilities or those approaching middle school. It shows anyone can make a difference and that age is no issue.
#2 Slater Mountain: The Journey
This product was recommended by Judy Ricketts-White from Mecate Press
Slater Mountain: The Journey is a Moonbeam Children’s Book Award winning book. This fun, fictional adventure is perfect for 11 year old readers (ages 10 and up). Follow the main character, Bailey Mathews, as she rides her horse, studies wild horses and has to step up and make a dangerous journey on horseback to save an injured family member.
#3 Fujifilm Instax Mini 9 Instant Camera
This product was recommended by Susan Hart from Mommy High Five
Tween girls enjoy making memories with friends, and an instant camera is an easy and fun way to document the excitement.
#4 Slater Mountain: The Legend
This product was recommended by Judy Ricketts-White from Mecate Press
Slater Mountain: The Legend is the second book in the series, written for readers 11 years old, (ages 10 and up). Bailey Mathews and her friend Noah Collins go on a trail ride and through dangerous circumstances get trapped in a beautiful and forgotten place. Life lessons and sheer fun can be found as these young heroes figure out how to survive, find a way home and work to protect the amazing canyon they discovered.
#5 Lego Friends Stephanie’sHouse
This product was recommended by Sara Conklin from Frozen Pennies
As a teacher and mom, I can’t say enough about Legos. Motor skills, following directions, as well as imaginary and creative play are all incorporated into this set. AND you are building a dollhouse. This makes for hours and hours of fun!
#6 Anker SoundCore Mini Speaker
This product was recommended by Susan Hart from Mommy High Five
An Anker SoundCore Mini Speaker allows girls to enjoy their favorite music and books alone or with friends while studying, dancing, or just hanging out.
#7 Nail Art Studio Book Kit
This product was recommended by Caleb Backe from Maple Holistics
This kit comes with 25 designs and instructions of how to achieve them. It comes with 60 pages of very clear instructions. It also comes with 250 stick-on stencils. Your daughter will love learning new techniques and trying them out on all her friends.
#8 World Map Color Your Own Pillow Case
This product was recommended by Caleb Backe from Maple Holistics
This is a pillowcase that you can color over and over again. It comes with 10 washable markers that will easily come out in a warm wash. It’s a great way for your daughter to learn a little geography while she’s working her creative muscles.
#9 AJ’s Collection Personalized Jewelry
This product was recommended by Daniel Cho from AJ’s Collection
Girls love personalized gifts just like the AJ’s Collection line of beautifully hand finished, sterling silver necklaces and charms. They have dozens of charm designs that can be customized by name. Swarovski birthstones can be added as well.
#10 DIY Lip Balm Kit
This product was recommended by Susan Hart from Mommy High Five
An 11-year-old girl is learning all about beauty, and a DIY lip balm kit is a great way for her to experiment with science and create a beauty product at the same time.
