As kids progress through the primary grades at school, they begin to form more complex ideas and explore how the world works. You may be noticing how your daughter makes up her own science experiments using household supplies or likes to create crafts out of recycled objects.
But, whether she is into playing with dolls, building forts, or trying out the newest tech gadgets – any toys and gifts you choose for her should reflect her interests and abilities.
To help you find the best Christmas present, birthday gift, or “just because” toy for the 6, 7, or 8-year-old girl in your life, I’ve created this list of fun, educational, and inexpensive gift ideas. I’ve narrowed down the choices to just my top ten picks – some of which are the favourite toys of my own 4 young daughters.
Here are 10 fun & affordable gifts for girls 6 to 8 years old.
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10 Best Toys & Gifts For 6, 7, & 8-Year-Old Girls
1. Thinking Putty Puzzle
This super popular STEM toy will have your child’s brain thinking in new and complex ways. The goal is to place the putty in the puzzle using the picture on the challenge card, then stretch the putty to connect with the same-colored dots without crossing other pathways. This game includes 6 colors of Crazy Aaron’s Thinking Putty, a puzzle grid, a base with storage, 3 bridge pieces, 3 blocker pieces, and 60 challenge cards with solutions. Ages 8+
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2. Decoupage Horse & Pony Craft Set
If your 6, 7, or 8-year-old loves creative toys, then a craft like this would make the perfect gift. She can create a magical patchwork horse and pony using a variety of pre-cut stickers that are super easy to apply with glue. This set includes a paper-maché horse, paper-maché pony, 8 sheets of stickers, glitter decoupage glue, 2 foam craft brushes, and 4 decorative stickers. The 2 cardstock fences and decorated cardstock horse shed make for extra imaginative play. Ages 6+
3. LEGO Friends Olivia’s Cupcake Cafe
If your daughter is into building things, she’ll enjoy assembling this super-sweet cupcake shop filled with cool gadgets and a scooter for delivering treats. The set includes 2 mini-characters (Emma and Andrea) and a Zobo robot figure, as well as a rotating cupcake server, a cupcake-dispensing machine, a play kitchen and a removable table and chairs. Ages 6+
4. L.O.L. Surprise O.M.G. Fashion Dolls
All 4 of my daughters, ages 1 – 10-years-old, love L.O.L. Surprise dolls. They play together for hours with these fashion dolls, dressing-up and styling them. What I like about this line of O.M.G. dolls is that you know when you purchase exactly which doll is in the box.
Each doll comes with her own fierce fashions and fabulous accessories. Plus the package becomes a reusable closet & dressing room playset.
Includes fashion doll, fashions, shoes, shoebox, accessories, hat box, purse, hair brush, garment bags, doll stand and reusable package playset.
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5. Sprinkle Art Shaker
If your girls love glitter as much as mine do, you probably find it all over your floor after arts & craft time! Say “Goodbye” to sparkles stuck to your socks with this Crayola art set. Kids can decorate drawings using glitter without getting it all over their clothes. The set comes with five bottles of “sprinkles,” six bottles of glue, and 12 project sheets with instructions. To use, just decorate a sheet of paper with glue and insert it into the shaker. Add the sprinkles… shake…and out comes a creative work of art. Ages 5+
6. Crazy Forts Kit
My daughters love building forts in our living room and spending a rainy day playing inside them. This fort kit makes a great birthday or Christmas gift (we own 2) – helping kids to build fantastic forts in a variety of shapes. It comes with 69 pieces that connect to each other, so all you need to add is a bed sheet on top. It also comes with instructions on how to make five creative fort designs. 69 Pieces – 25 geometrically precise solid plastic balls and 44 reinforced sticks. Ages 5+
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7. V-Tech KidiZoom Smartwatch DX2
My oldest daughter received this smartwatch as a Christmas gift, but it’s actually my 6 and 8-year-old girls who love it the most! The watch has two cameras so kids can take videos, pictures and selfies that can be customized and made into new watch faces.
There are lots of fun games, active challenges, and cool sound effects. My girls really like the Monster Detector game which creates a virtual reality gaming experience where they can track and capture monsters in the real world. The smartwatch is available in blue or purple.
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8. 4D Virtual Chef Science Kit
My 8-year-old daughter loves stepping into Professor Maxwell’s virtual reality kitchen and making recipes for our family. She received this learning toy as a Christmas gift last year and has used it many times since.
With this kit, kids discover the science behind food while trying out the 18 interactive recipes. Why do apples brown? How does yeast make pizza dough rise? What is Gluten? What’s the difference between good fat and bad fat? She will love this STEM toy that blends together the science and art of cooking.
9. Scooter
There is a gang of girls on our street, my kids included, whose scooter of choice is the Razor A Kick Scooter. Our neighborhood “scooter club” consists of girls ages 5 through 12-years-old – and this sturdy, high-quality aluminum scooter fits them all. It’s a blast to use, provides lots of outdoor exercise, and holds up to tonnes of abuse. Ages 5+
10. Digital Camera
Are you tired of having your kids use your phone to take selfies and shoot video? Consider getting your 6 to 8-year-old her own digital camera designed especially for kids.
This 8.0 Megapixel video camera has a 2-inch screen – helping her record her memories clearly. The camera comes with a 32 GB micro SD card and can be used right away -no extra batteries required. There are other features such as auto focus, 15 funny frames, continuous shooting, 6 color filters, and timed photography options. Ages 3 – 12
10 Fun & Affordable Gifts For Girls: Conclusion
The transition from kindergarten to elementary student is filled with big and exciting changes for children. Girls between the ages of 6 and 8 usually experience many emotional and physical changes.
As their unique personalities develop, I believe the toys and gifts on this list will help you find the perfect gift for the girl in your life. If you enjoyed 10 Fun & Affordable Gifts For Girls (6 to 8-Years-Old), please share.
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