Gifts for tweens are some of the trickiest to get right during the holiday shopping season. They’ve outgrown most of the toy aisle, they aren’t ready for grown-up gifts, and the wish list seems to change every week.
It gets even harder when it’s the niece you see twice a year or the grandkid whose interests you’re still catching up on. To take some of the guesswork out, out tween gift guide includes creative kits, cozy plush, and more between $8 and $80, all in one place.
The Best Gifts for Tweens from Well.ca
From the first squeeze of a squishy to the last stitch of a crochet project, these 14 tween gift ideas keep the fun going well past the holidays. You can add them to your cart alongside the rest of your holiday gifts and check the tween off your list in one go.
LEGO Botanicals Rocking Plants
Price: $29.98
Once they start caring about how their room looks, this set lets them build the decor themselves. The 253-piece set makes two plants, a delosperma with purple buds and an echeveria with coral buds, each in a pastel pot with a smiley face. The rounded bases rock back and forth when nudged, which is half the charm.
The Woobles Hello Kitty Crochet Kit
Price: $64.99
This beginner-friendly kit puts everything a tween needs to learn crochet in one box. No craft store run required. Step-by-step video tutorials walk them through the project, and the Easy Peasy Yarn comes pre-started. The box includes a 4 mm crochet hook, a yarn needle, a plastic eye, and stuffing. It works for both left- and right-handed crocheters.
ESW Beauty Everyday Kiss Kit
Price: $17.47
This trio gives tweens a hint of colour while keeping their lips soft and hydrated. The kit includes three mini lip treatments: Cherry Tart (a red jelly tint), Guava Mango (a pink pop), and Vanilla Almond Butter (a warm caramel glow). They’re vegan and cruelty-free, with no parabens or synthetic fragrances.
J’Adore Digital Camera
Price: $29.97
A camera of their own means they can take photos without borrowing your phone. This pocket-sized digital camera has a built-in screen and simple, kid-friendly controls, and at 8.5 x 5 x 6.5 cm it fits easily in a jacket pocket. Expect plenty of candid shots from your next family outing.
Aurora Palm Pals Jo Peppermint Mocha
Price: $13.48
A plush peppermint mocha is about as festive as a gift gets, and Jo’s happy little face is hard not to smile back at. It’s a cute pick for anyone who loves cozy, café-inspired everything, and it’s small enough to keep on a shelf or nightstand. It also makes an easy add-on to a bigger gift.
Thames & Kosmos EXIT The Game The Magical Academy
Price: $26.98
Tweens who love anything magical get to play the hero in this game. A gang of polterbolds (small, sharp-toothed creatures from the netherworld) attacks a school of magic, and players have to stop them before they wreck the building. Siblings, parents, and grandparents can all join in, so it’s a fun one to bring out after a family dinner.
Owala FreeSip Water Bottle Rose Quartz
Price: $48.97
Staying hydrated is easier with a bottle they love to show off, and this one gives them two ways to drink. They can sip through the built-in straw or tilt it back and drink from the wide mouth. The 32 oz bottle is double-wall insulated stainless steel that keeps drinks cold for up to 24 hours. The push-button lid locks shut, so it can ride in a backpack without leaking.
J’Adore Spiky Orb Squishy
Price: $7.97
Fidgety hands will have a hard time putting this spiky little squishy down. It’s about 6 cm across, with a soft, squeezable body covered in flexible spikes and a glossy, brightly coloured finish. It’s compact enough to bring anywhere, and at under $8, it’s an easy add to a stocking.
LEXON Flip Classic White
Price: $64.99
This clock gives them a little more independence in the morning. To turn the alarm on or off, they just flip the clock over, and a touch sensor handles snooze and lights up the LCD display. The playful, compact design looks good on any nightstand, and three brightness settings keep the screen from lighting up the room at night. Plus, they won’t need a phone by the bed to wake up on time.
DAISE Bedazzled Kit
Price: $9.98
For the tween who likes to customize everything, this kit pairs a body mist with gems, applicator tweezers, and a keychain to decorate. The mist smells like fresh raspberry and mint, with notes of blackcurrant, coconut, and vanilla. It all comes in a ready-to-gift box, so there’s nothing to wrap.
Klutz Lego Chain Reactions
Price: $38.99
This kit shows tweens how to build ten LEGO machines that swing, pivot, roll, lift, and drop, then connect them into one big chain reaction. It’s a good fit for tweens who like to tinker and figure out how things work. Just know that you’ll need a handful of basic bricks from your own LEGO collection, so it’s best for a home that already has a bin of them.
Hydro Flask Micro Hydro Cloud Pink
Price: $27.96
This mini bottle is small enough to go everywhere they do. The Micro Hydro holds 200 ml (6.7 oz) and clips right onto a bag. Double-wall vacuum insulation keeps drinks cold for eight hours or hot for seven, so it works for hot chocolate at the rink as well as water at school. It’s leakproof when closed and goes straight in the dishwasher.
Incredible Novelties Jet Puffed Scented Squishy Toy
Price: $7.97
This marshmallow-inspired squishy has a sweet scent to match. It’s ultra-soft and slow-rising, and watching it puff back into shape is the whole appeal. It comes from Incredible Novelties, a Canadian brand, so your gift supports a business close to home. Grab one for each stocking if you have more than one tween to shop for.
Hugimals Sam the Sloth
Price: $79.99
A weighted plush gives a cozy, comforting hug whenever a tween needs to feel calm. Sam weighs about 4.5 lb, and that gentle pressure can also help with focus. Hugimals developed it with doctors and therapists as a stress-relief tool, and the extra-soft fabric makes it extra huggable.
Wrapping Up Your Tween’s Gift List
Tweens are in between in almost every way, which is exactly what makes them tricky to shop for. The gifts that land meet them where they are, a little more grown up but still fun. With picks that strike that balance, you can cross them off your shopping list with confidence.
Find the perfect gift for every tween on your list at Well.ca.
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