Gifts For 10 Year Old Boys
Your Handy Shopping Guide For 10 Year Olds — For Birthdays and Beyond
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Whether it's a birthday or special time of year, it can be challenging to come up with the right gift for that 10-year-old in your life — they're at that formative point in school and you want to get them something that's just right. We've put together a handy list of ideas that will keep them busy, entertained, and indulge their creative side. From STEM toys to games to play with friends, you'll find what you need.
Harry Potter Magical Places & Characters Colouring Book
Harry Potter-lovers will love keeping busy with this Magical Places & Characters Colouring Book ($13).
FOLD: Origami Brain Teaser
Get those wheels turning with a big book of Origami Brain Teasers ($15) designed to get them thinking outside of the box while improving fine motor skills at the same time.
littleBits Education Code Kit
The littleBits Education Code Kit ($300) is an exciting way to encourage little kids' interest in electronics. Along the way, the little inventors learn a thing or two about electronics without ever feeling like they're playing with an educational toy (not that there's anything wrong with those!). If your child has ever expressed interest in building and creating, this is a toy worth saving for!
Wham-o Slip N Slide Wave Rider Double
Hot Summer days will seem more fun with this Wham-o Slip N Slide Wave Rider Double ($27).
Klutz Lego Make Your Own Movie
This Klutz Lego Make Your Own Movie ($20) is the perfect gift for your budding filmmaker (especially if they love Lego!).
Kano Harry Potter Coding Kit
Your teen can learn to code in a magical way with the Kano Harry Potter Coding Kit ($100), which allows them to build a wand that responds to their movements.
Zimo Make Your Own Ukulele Kit
Before you invest in the electric guitar your tween is begging for, why not let them try their hand at this Zimo Make Your Own Ukulele Kit ($35). The DIY kit includes an unfinished preassembled body, guitar neck, and strings. Once they've put the four-string guitar together, they can customize it with paint or other decorations.
LittleBits Avengers Hero Inventor Kit
This 18-piece LittleBits Avengers Hero Inventor Kit ($150) lets your kid flex their STEAM muscles.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Book
Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory ($8), about the famous and wild chocolate factory and the five lucky children who are allowed inside, is as delightful as it is candy-filled!
Round Table Puzzle
They can learn about geography and world landmarks when trying to put together this Round Table Puzzle ($11).
Globber Flow 2 Wheel Adjustable Height Kick Scooter
This Globber Flow 2 Wheel Adjustable Height Kick Scooter ($90) is a solid choice for a kid who loves running around the neighbourhood.
Harvil Hockey Game Table
The Harvil Hockey Game Table ($92) is a kid-size air hockey table that will bring together fun gatherings and game nights. Told you it would be crowd-pleaser!
Lego Harry Potter Hogwarts Great Hall Building Kit
Visit the Great Hall in Hogwarts (almost) for real with this Lego Harry Potter Hogwarts Great Hall Building Kit ($100).
Tenergy 2-in-1 Salt Water/Solar Powered Robot Car Kit
Kids will learn about alternative energy sources when playing with and building this Tenergy 2-in-1 Salt Water/Solar Powered Robot Car Kit ($20).
Wilson X Connected Smart Basketball
This is not your average basketball. With tracking technology, this new Wilson X Connected Smart Basketball ($198) will track your child's goal percentage and shooting range to help them improve his or her game.
Lego Minecraft The Fortress
Minecraft-lovers will have a blast with Lego Minecraft The Fortress ($184). It has 984 pieces to keep them occupied for hours on end.
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Razor Crazy Cart
Your child's first car? The Razor Crazy Cart ($220) takes kids on an unbelievable ride — it drives forward, reverse, sideways, diagonally, and everything in between. Like a cross between a go-kart and scooter, it moves up to 12 miles per hour.
Crystal Growing Experiment
This Crystal Growing Experiment ($12) has enough materials for seven different experiments!
14-in-1 Educational Solar Robot
Get their mind thinking like an engineer as they build and play with this 14-in-1 Educational Solar Robot ($29).
Educational Insights Kanoodle Head-to-Head Brain Game
Educational Insights Kanoodle Head-to-Head Brain Game ($18) is intended for two players.
