My Daughter just had her 11th birthday, that prime “tween” age where they no longer like little kid toys but some are still too young for those teenage stuff. So I have taken note of all the gifts she has been given over the last couple of years that have stood the test of time and made a list of 20 items that your older girls ages 9-12 will love!
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popcorn maker
This is such a great way to make movie nights even more fun! She can even add her own toppings like melted chocolate. Amazon Canada / Amazon USA
scrapbook kit
This kit has 80 pages and comes with everything you need to make your own scrapbook. My daughter did hers on a recent cruise. Amazon Canada / Amazon USA
throw throw avocado board game
Playing this with friends or family gets everyone moving and excited. Want an loud and exciting game? This is the one! Amazon Canada / Amazon USA
mini printer
You can connect this handheld printer to any phone (I connect hers to mine) and she can print her own cute little photos, even adding stickers to them. Amazon Canada / Amazon USA
gumball machine
Who doesn’t love a fun way to get gum and hold your money! Amazon Canada / Amazon USA
lego flowers
If you have Lego fans in your house, they make such cute building sets now like these flowers. Amazon Canada / Amazon USA
travel washing bag
Heading on a trip soon? This foldable bag opens up to keep your dirty clothes organized in your suitcase! Amazon Canada / Amazon USA
google Nest mini
The Google Nest Mini is a fun way to play music, set alarms or ask for the weather so you know what to wear that day! Amazon Canada / Amazon USA
mini waffle maker
If your 9-12 year old is getting into cooking and baking more, this mini waffle maker is a fun way to make weekend breakfasts! Comes in cute colors too. Amazon Canada / Amazon USA
apple watch
If you’re ready to give your daughter more independence without giving her a phone, an Apple Watch is a great compromise to help them keep in touch with you. I set it up through my phone plan so she can let me know where she is and I can also track it. Amazon Canada / Amazon USA
peg board
For girls who are wanting a fun bedroom, this Ikea peg board is a great wall organiser. Anyone else have girls who love trinkets?? IKEA Canada / IKEA USA
blokus board game
A strategic game 4 people can play together, who will get rid of the most blocks!? Amazon Canada / Amazon USA
luggage tags
Another great gift if you have a trip coming up, they have so many cute luggage tags on Amazon! Amazon Canada / Amazon USA
taco vs burrito card game
If you enjoy a good card game, this one is fun where you can steal from other players! Amazon Canada / Amazon USA
packing cubes
My daughter bought these with her own money last year and she loves to pack her own suitcase with them! Amazon Canada / Amazon USA
iron on beads
With this bucket of beads you can spend time making your own designs then iron the beads together. A fun quiet craft. Amazon Canada / Amazon USA
suitcase
We gave my daughter this fun looking suitcase last Christmas, while they don’t have this exact one anymore, they have lots of other great colours and patterns! Amazon Canada / Amazon USA
sorry board game
This is such a fun way to make movie nights even more fun! Amazon Canada / Amazon USA
led message board
This is such a fun way to make movie nights even more fun! Amazon Canada / Amazon USA
Clue Board game
This is such a fun way to make movie nights even more fun! Amazon Canada / Amazon USA
I hope this list of gift ideas for older girls ages 9-12 was helpful in giving you useful, unique and fun ideas!
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