Kansas State University geology professor Matthew Kirk recently used this kit to teach middle-schoolers about geobiology, specifically getting a charge out of microbes and mud. They could be used in a lot of ways. The half-pound of roughly textured rocks that come in this set are transformed into polished agate, amethyst, and seven other types of real gemstones when you put them through the motorized tumbling machine with some grit powder and water.
This one helps kids create their own fluffy LED cloud lamp to decorate their bedroom while also learning about science and technology. There are all kinds of special anniversary toys being released — including silver collectible stuffed Pikachus and Bulbasaurs — but she says even the most basic trading-card packs will make an excellent gift for an 8-year-old.
I love to have this on hand for when the crayons and coloring become boring. Mierzejewski recommends this glow-in-the-dark fairy finder, which is part of a popular trend of toys that encourage empathy and nurturing. According to James Zahn, senior editor at the The Toy Insider , the Jeff Koons—inspired toys are popular with both kids and their parents because they look cool and are fun to play with.
TV , a Safe Streaming channel for kids under 12 her own child is age 6. I even dance with her. When in doubt, give LEGOs. If kids feel good about making any old plain tower with LEGOs, just imagine the wonder this four-in-one vehicle set will inspire. They can choose between a jet plane, a motorcycle, and two all-terrain vehicles. Each one has space for one of the seven included mini-figures. For kids who love drawing on the corners of notebooks or making a DIY pop-up storybooks, this 3-D printing pen is primed to inspire even more doodle creativity.
How does it work? My granddaughter loves this bag and had it on the top of her I want it list! I love to see her smiling as she carries all her precious cargo in it. A perfect place for her bracelets, makeup, hair ties, and all those special items she loves.
She can keep them safe and all in one portable place. Make your special 8-year-old smile when she sees this adorable gift. I love the design and the colors are soft. Any 8-year-old girl loves to have her nails done and this is a cute, inexpensive way to keep her stylish and feeling like she fits in with her friends. Nails are the fad for our young 8-year-old.
She will have fun as she designs her own nail stickers. There are five chic patterns for her to choose from. Have a nail party and be creative. The GO Glam Nail Stamper is a fun and an exciting gift for that 8-year-old that loves to look amazing.
A toy we sure did not have as kids. I know the 8-year-old girls love this thing. I see my nieces with them. They get to hatch the Dragon and take care of him. I have watched them laugh and giggle as they make him growl. He moves his ears and his mouth glows. They have such fun with the Toothless Interactive Baby Dragon it will make a good birthday gift for your 8-year-old girl. Playing dress-up is a blast. We always had tons of dress-up clothes and make-up for our granddaughters.
It is so fun to go back and watch the videos and memories made playing dress-up. Even my sons got involved. It is priceless the time we spend with our children. Your 8-year-old daughter, niece or granddaughter will love playing with her AstarX Makeup she can dress up for her birthday party! A perfect gift for the inspiring chef turning 8 this year! What a great way to encourage the activities our children love. Your little girl will have so much fun cooking her special recipes for the family.
The Kids Cookbook has great recipes the whole family will love and your daughter or son can feel the pride of cooking. As children, we always got an activity book for Christmas and we loved them.
I bet we finished them off the first week. There are many different activities that will encourage your 8-year-old girl to be creative and stay off that computer!
I love these, seriously they are fun for everyone. We have a set and all my grandchildren play with them. Your 8-year-old will love them. She can be creative and build so many amazing things with her set of Castle Magnetic Blocks. A great developmental toy that offers fun for the whole family. Your daughter will love this. My granddaughter has a hard time falling asleep and these help to close conversations and transition from the day to the night.
They help my little one settle down as we discuss some mental health topics in ways she understands. So many expectations and unknowns. The Meditation Cards for Kids are great for mindfulness and anxiety. Gift your daughter some education on her birthday. Telling our daughters, they have power and can do anything is so important. It can be hard to know who we are and what we want to do when we grow up. Our daughters need as many conversations as possible about their own identity.
As an educator, I am always looking for ways to encourage my family with ways to be better and do better. It sparks her mind and she ask questions. Give your daughter an amazing gift on her birthday. Just for fun and it is super cute. A girl can never have too many PJs in her closet and you know it! Unicorns are all the rage in and your 8-year-old girl will love the Girls Nightgown for her next birthday!
They help your girl be creative but increase her developmental skills. She really loved the jewelry that came with and the fact that you could lock the drawers to prevent her brothers from getting in! She can carry it around with no spills. She absolutely loved this! My grandson wants a PawPatrol one! I finally caved after hearing my granddaughter ask for it for the hundredth time.
I bought the Original Stationary Unicorn Slime Kit for her birthday and have enjoyed all the fun she has with it. I am glad I finally caved. Polly Pocket is always a favorite for many 8-year-old girls.
They are easy to take along and share with friends. My granddaughter collects toys that are small and loves her Polly Pockets. She enjoys pretending great adventures when we travel, are at home, or camping. A great birthday gift for your little princess and princes! My kids absolutely love this tent. Even my husband got into the fun with our granddaughter. He had tea in the princess tent with her. The Princess Tent is beautiful at night with the lights on. A fun gift for the 8-year-old that is a princess every day.
Crafts are always an amazing gift for our kids but this one would be amazing for your 8-year-old girl on her birthday or at Christmas! The 3D Coloring Puzzle Set will have your girl busy for hours. The imagination and critical thinking skills will be sharp! What fun to build this set and then color it. You can go crazy with all the options of colors and designs. This will be an exciting birthday gift for that 8-year-old in your life.
A great toy for the yard or the lake! My 8-year-old granddaughter and her friends have so much fun with the Flying Rings when we are out at the lake and camping. It is a favorite among all the year-olds. We purchased these last year around the 4th of July and they are still a favorite this year.
I love it when my family is outdoors being active. In the nice weather, it is so much fun to get outside in the evening and watch the children play. At my house, we have even more fun after dark. My 8-year-old granddaughter and her siblings love the Party Pack Glow Sticks and they play hide and seek and use their glow sticks to make trails or wear them to make it easier to see. Our favorite part is getting grandpa to play kick the can and we tape the glow sticks to the can.
Playing outdoors is amazing. This is a great birthday or Christmas gift for your 8-year-old daughter. She will love all the creative ways she can use them. Does your 8-year-old girl love unicorns and have a great imagination? My granddaughter loves to dress up and this dress is on the top of her I want it list!
I love to see her smiling as plays and twirls. She loves the matching headband. The Unicorn Costume makes a great Christmas or Easter gift. Make your special 8-year-old girl smile when she sees this adorable gift. Making charm bracelets or jewelry is a favorite pastime in my house.
My 8-year-old girl granddaughter loves the Beads Kit. There are so many cool beads and charms to add to the bracelets or necklaces, even crowns. She spent hours designing her perfect bracelets and even made me one.
It is fun to watch the 8-year-old girl in my life to be creative and think about the designs she will make. So much fun in this box! Great gift idea for a birthday or Christmas. Blankets are always the best for a cold or rainy day. Love the color and texture of this blanket. Makes a great birthday, Christmas, or other holiday gift surprise for your little 8-year-old girl.
I bet she will feel like a princess. The Throw Blanket is a perfect gift for the 8-year-old girl to cozy up inside while hanging with the family watching a good movie. My granddaughter has this. The whole family plays. Games are a great tool for learning needed skills from sharing to patience. The Apples to Apples Junior will help your 8-year-old compare nouns and adjectives in a fun way, they do not even know they are learning.
A gift everyone can play. Firstly, my granddaughter loves to take pictures with her friends and have the prints in her hands in seconds. Secondly, the mini mirror makes taking selfies easy! Thirdly, this camera gets her excited to take pictures of trees, flowers, and even bugs! This kid-favorite series, now a boxed set and coming soon to Netflix, features favorite fairy tale characters as they embark on frightening and funny new adventures.
This beautiful book introduces the history of Sept. The story of survival and resilience will warm hearts young and old. Eight-year-olds should read a mix of fiction and nonfiction. In this sequel to "The Cardboard Kingdom," a new monster is in town, and the Monster Mashers will do anything to protect the kingdom. A small act of kindness ripples through many lives across the country in this sweet novel.
Kids will enjoy stretching their vocabularies with a daily word and information on its origin and meaning. Still looking for the perfect gift? This gift guide was originally published on Oct. She is also a picture book author. IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Share this —. Follow today. More Brands. By Lisa Tolin. Urban Outfitters. Fair warning: Regardless of age, players might need some help getting the hang of how this game works; the instructions can be difficult to decipher, one of our editors found.
We already recommend Hey Clay in our gift guide for 6-year-olds. Options include these aliens , monsters , animals , and more. The molding mania begins with 18 cans of delightfully textured clay.
Kids can either sculpt on their own or create figures with the help of a fun instructional app. Burgeoning sculptors learn useful techniques how to introduce texture, for instance , and the clay dries completely in 24 hours, resulting in a figure that can either be displayed or played with.
My kids and their friends love pulling out this easy-to-learn and easy-to-set-up game, which was also recommended by Lisa Regalla, head of on-site and digital experiences at the Bay Area Discovery Museum in Sausalito, California. Players take turns balancing thin, bent metal rods which come in an assortment of colors and lengths; a roll of a die determines which rod a player must use on a stand, creating a delicate wire sculpture. If you place too many rods at a precarious angle, the structure or parts of it comes crashing down—a satisfying end to the game.
So they were pretty excited to unwrap the Klutz Mini Pom-Pom Pets kit , which lets kids create their own diminutive animal friends from yarn pom-poms. My husband and I had to help with the first couple of critters, but the instructions are clear. The kids seemed to find satisfaction in envisioning and creating their own little bunny or chick, and one even gifted the resulting poofball to a friend who was going through a rough time.
We liked the set with a variety of animals, but you can also focus on just pom-pom pups or pom-pom kitties. Know an avid puzzler with a need for speed? Consider taking it up a notch with the Coogam GAN XS Speed Cube , which was recommended to us by an expert kid puzzler who can solve it in under 45 seconds. From a working radio to a toy house that lights up, the E-Blox Circuit Blox and Elenco Snap Circuits Classic building sets let kids explore the fundamentals of electronics and circuit design with easy-to-use pieces that snap together.
Snap Circuits Classic, one of our recommended STEM toys , comes with basic components such as power sources, switches, and wires. STEM education expert Elizabeth Gajdzik likes both sets for kids who are interested in exploring the basics of circuitry, though she found that E-Blox pieces can be easier to manipulate for kids with a little less dexterity.
Few books are able to eloquently tackle the subject of race for kids while also offering something for adults. Different Differente r by Jyoti Gupta goes a step further, addressing a topic that, it turns out, is critical for kids to grasp before taking on racism: colorism.
The beautifully illustrated Different Differenter introduces children—pictured with different skin colors, body types, and physical abilities—to terms like melanin and genes, as well as cultural differences among families and family traditions. Dixit players are each dealt six wordless cards that bear provocative and interesting illustrations though my daughter and I noticed that the humans represented in those illustrations could be more diverse.
The other players respond by selecting a card of their own that they think best fits with the statement, and then everyone votes on which card is the closest match. Rather than rewarding speed or dexterity, Dixit is all about creativity, provocation, and storytelling.
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