{"id":138,"date":"2020-10-15T09:38:06","date_gmt":"2020-10-15T09:38:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tellabee.com\/?p=138"},"modified":"2020-10-26T06:44:23","modified_gmt":"2020-10-26T06:44:23","slug":"best-gifts-for-pre-teens-9-12","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tellabee.com\/best-gifts-for-pre-teens-9-12\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Gifts for Pre-Teens 9-12"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Ah, the tween years. Why do we call them Tweenagers, anyway? Because your kiddo is in that sometimes awkward, challenging to navigate period between childhood and the teen years! New feelings to feel, new hobbies to take up, new friends to hang out with, new memories to make\u2026 it\u2019s all part of growing up. We\u2019re here to help with a list of the best gifts for the special pre-teen in your life, because the one constant you can<\/em> count on during this season is a kid who loves the perfect gift!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. TellaBee<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Price:<\/strong>
Where to Buy: <\/strong>TellaBee<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The perfect gift for capturing all those special memories of your Pre-Teen and for them to look back on fondly! Each week, you will receive a unique, interesting question about your kiddo. Your answers are recorded both in a digital book and sent out to any family and loved ones you choose. At the end of the year, you can print a physical copy of the book of stories and gift-give to invite others to cherish all of their most important milestones and memories for years to come! Never miss a moment with a subscription to TellaBee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Kid’s Global Adventure Cooking Kit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Price: <\/strong>$25.00
Where to Buy: <\/strong>Uncommon Goods<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have a kiddo who gets super interested and wants to be involved when you\u2019re making dinner? Foster their creativity with this cooking kit! Uncommon Goods makes it easy for your little chef to explore the kitchen at their level. All they need to make these unique meals from around the world is included, including those hard to find spices, puzzles, and interesting facts about the featured country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Klutz Lego Make Your Own Movie Activity Kit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Price: <\/strong>$15.19
Where to Buy: <\/strong>Amazon<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who isn\u2019t fascinated by stop action movies?! Your pre-teen will love being able to walk step-by-step through the world of stop motion. With this kit from Klutz, they\u2019ll have everything they need to create their own movie, including a variety of LEGO elements and a detailed instruction booklet. Complexity can be scaled up for those pre-teens out there looking for a bigger challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Crystal Growing Science Experimental Kit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Price: <\/strong>$16.99
Where to Buy: <\/strong>Amazon<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the inquisitive, science-based kiddos, your pre-teen will love this crystal growing kit! Plant the crystal seeds and watch them grow over the next several days. A great show-and-tell item, it even comes with a display case so your tween can proudly show off their creation on any countertop or shelf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Never Have I Ever<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Price: <\/strong>$24.95
Where to Buy: <\/strong>Amazon<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn amazing things about the people your tween *thought* they knew best with this hilarious family party game! Maybe you remember Never Have I Ever from college or house parties, but this here is a family-friendly version complete with paddles to say what you have or haven\u2019t done. Who\u2019s the strangest in the family? Who is funniest? They\u2019ll find out using these carefully curated question cards while getting to know those closest to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Chicken Soup for the Preteen Soul: Stories of Changes, Choices and Growing Up for Kids<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Price:<\/strong> $15.26
Where to Buy: <\/strong><\/strong>Amazon<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s a Chicken Soup for every soul! Still true here with the version best suited for helping your avid reader get through all the interesting, challenging, fun, and maybe not-as-fun experiences of growing up during the pre-teen years. From making and losing friends, to fitting in, dealing with peer pressure, and discovering their attraction for classmates, Chicken Soup for the Pre-Teen Soul covers these essential topics in a touching way only they can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Photo Clips String Lights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Price: <\/strong>$14.99
Where to Buy: <\/strong>Amazon<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friends are so important to your pre-teen! They\u2019ll love showing them off with this cool LED light and clip string set. Add ambience and decoration to anywhere in their room that needs a little sprucing up with over 16 feet of warm white, battery-powered lights. Use it to display photos, artwork, mementos, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. LET’S GO! Wireless Portable Handheld Bluetooth Karaoke Microphone<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Price: <\/strong>$19.99
Where to Buy: <\/strong>Amazon<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This stylish, portable, all-in-one karaoke machine fits in the palm of your tween\u2019s hand as they become a singing sensation! This great gift is the perfect way to energize any sleepover, family gathering, or birthday party. Get it connected via Bluetooth or USB to any device, download the app, and start the show. Features a recording feature, allows saving of performances with the included SD card, and comes in a variety of fun colors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Purple Ladybug Scratch Paper Art Set for Kids<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Price: <\/strong>$13.99
Where to Buy: <\/strong>Amazon<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the artistic tween in your life, this scratch paper set is a thoughtful way to get their creative  juices flowing! Simply scratch the desired designs into the beautifully colored or metallic foiled paper to create amazing works of art. Pages are printer paper sized and thick enough to resist tearing through. Includes stickers, stencils, and plenty of wood scratching sticks for hours of art-making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. AmScope 120X-1200X 52-pcs Kids Beginner Microscope<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Price: <\/strong>$39.99
Where to Buy:<\/strong> AmScope<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every kid needs<\/strong> their very own microscope set to explore their world, and this beginner set from AmScope will do just the trick for your pre-teen! A petri dish, eye dropper, tweezers, and more are included in this portable science tool. The possibilities of what to investigate with this kit are endless. Plus to get them started, they\u2019ve even provided a vial of brine shrimp eggs to experiment with right away, giving fun yet educational and first-hand scientific method experience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Ah, the tween years. Why do we call them Tweenagers, anyway? Because your kiddo is in that sometimes awkward, challenging to navigate period between childhood and the teen years! New feelings to feel, new hobbies to take up, new friends to hang out with, new memories to make\u2026 it\u2019s all part of growing up. We\u2019re …<\/p>\n

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