38 Best Holiday or Birthday Gifts for 11-Year-Old Girls in 2022
38 Best Holiday or Birthday Gifts for 11-Year-Old Girls in 2022
Shopping for the perfect gift for your tween girl can be stressful and confusing, especially if you're not sure exactly what you're looking for. With one foot still in their kid stage, where they love to play with toys and games, and the other foot in their teens, where they're more interested in their own personal style and taste, what's a shopper to do? Whether you're looking for something for that budding artist in your life, trying to find the perfect gift for the sports-obsessed tween or looking to please that 11-year-old who seems to have everything, we've got the best holiday and birthday gift ideas for any interest.
Luckily, the Good Housekeeping Institute uses feedback from real tweens and teens to help inform our readers of the best gifts for 10-year-old girls, gifts for 11-year-old girls, gifts for 12-year-olds, gifts for teens and teen stocking stuffers, so we've kept a finger on the pulse of what's trendy for this hard-to-read group. We tests hundreds of toys annually in order to find the best gifts for kids of every age and release the results in our annual Good Housekeeping Institute Toy Awards. Our lab experts evaluate the most promising ones for factors like safety and quality, and then we bring in real kids to test them all out — all to help you know which ones are actually worth buying for your own kids this holiday season. Our list of the best toys and gifts for 11 year old girls is made up of 2022 Good Housekeeping Best Toy Awards winners, former Toy Award winners, best-sellers and expert and editors' picks.
This year, we know that tweens love DIY projects, as well as accessories and home decor. Whatever you choose, these gifts will make 11-year-old girls happy.
1) WATINC Random 30 Pcs DIY Squeeze Toys Cream Scented Kawaii Simulation Lovely Toy Medium Mini Soft Food Squeeze Bread Toys Keychains, Phone Straps, Bonus Random Stickers
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3) Friends Emma Art School
LEGO
amazon.com
$119.98
Art enthusiasts will love this fun LEGO set that lets them build their very own art school complete with craft classrooms, art studios and more. The 844 pieces create a 3-story building with exciting accessories like paint brushes, spray paint cans, art easels, a camera and more.
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5) Instax Mini 9 Instant Camera
Fujifilm
amazon.com
$96.95
Cell phone cameras get the job done, but it's way more fun to take pictures an instant camera — especially when there's film involved. She'll especially appreciate the small mirror that makes taking selfies so much easier. The camera comes in several colors, and you can buy additional film with fun borders. (And get an album to put the pictures in, too!) Ages 8+
6) Moon Lamp
LOGROTATE
amazon.com
$13.98
If she's looking to jazz up her room a little, this 3-D printed moon lamp offers the perfect blend of science and style. It lights up in 16 colors, and in different patterns like strobe or fade. It also comes in four sizes and has a shutoff timer.
7) Mermaid Tail Blanket
LAGHCAT
amazon.com
$14.99
This best-selling blanket on Amazon has racked up more than 10,000 reviews and has an average 4.5-star rating. This blanket, which comes in 9 colors and in two sizes, is perfect for staying warm while watching movies or reading a book. Who knows? Maybe she'll be more motivated to do homework if she can wear a mermaid tail while she's working. Bonus: It comes with a coordinating silver mermaid necklace.
8) Hedwig?
LEGO Harry Potter?
lego.com
$39.99
Deliver your very own letters with this giant Lego version of Hedwig clutching an envelope in her claws. The 630 piece set comes with the parts to make Hedwig (with moving mechanical wings), her display stand and a detachable Harry Potter and Hedwig minifigure. Accio Hogwarts letter! Ages 10+
9) Karaoke System With LED Disco Lights
Singing Machine
amazon.com
$67.48
Perfect for sleepovers, birthday parties and even her average Friday night, this light-up karaoke machine has two microphones so she can sing a duet with her BFF. She can play music from an old-fashioned CD or via bluetooth for endless soundtrack options. This model can also use USB to connect to a computer, so you can record her performance.
10) BeanieTail Ponytail Beanie
C.C.
amazon.com
$13.99
It's so difficult trying to wear a hat when your hair is in a bun or ponytail. This beanie keeps her head and ears warm without sacrificing her hairstyle. The best part? It's available in a ton of colors, ranging from metallics to neutrals.
11) The Original LED Marquee Lightbox
My Cinema Lightbox
amazon.com
$35.80
She can easily express herself through a lightbox by making it show her favorite quotes or song lyrics at any given time. This particular one comes with 100 tiles, and it can be powered through the included USB cord (batteries work too, but they aren't included). There's even built-in storage for extra letters on the back of the lightbox.
12) Mini Faux Leather Backpack
LCFUN
amazon.com
$22.99
This adorable backpack is the perfect size for carrying just her essentials (like a phone, lip gloss and a snack) — and for making sure she doesn't lose them. The bow on the front is super on-trend, and it comes in 13 different colors to match her style. Plus, the straps are adjustable so she can continue using it as she gets older.
13) Flower Monogram Journal
OldWaysFussNFeathers
etsy.com
$25.00
With this custom-made journal, your 11-year-old girl can write down her dreams, goals and to-dos on the lined pages. The hardcover diary is available in aqua or white, and her monogram will be in a floral pattern with her name printed below. (Her name will also appear on the spine!)
14) DIY Journaling Set
STMT
amazon.com
$23.70
Take her journal to the next level with this set, which comes with stickers, glittery frames, die-cut shapes and bookmarks for her to decorate the pages with. It'll get her creativity flowing. Ages 8+
15) DoodleJamz JellyBoards
Sky Castle
amazon.com
$9.99
Kids never seem to grow out of fidget toys, and this one will give your 11-year-old something quiet to do with their hands. Kids can use their fingers or a styus to smush the gel around and create soothing pictures or patterns. There's also the DoodleJamz JellyPics, which has beads inside the gel that kids can push around. Ages 3+
16) Kids Jellyfish Aquarium Lamp
Discovery Mindblown
kohls.com
$49.99
This LED aquarium will amaze even the hardest to please kids. It's easy to use the remote to toggle between the 15 lighting options and 5 light modes, and the colorful jellyfish floating inside are both soothing and beautiful to watch.
17) Create Your Own Secret Language
Odd Dot
braveandkindbooks.com
$12.99
In a way, texting abbreviations are their own secret language, right? Your 11-year-old can learn how that works — plus how to make her own codes, ciphers and invented languages and alphabets. Then you'll really have no idea what she's saying. Ages 10+
18) Harry Potter Wand Coding Kit
Kano
walmart.com
$69.00
Harry Potter fans and STEM enthusiasts can both get a kick out of this one: The kit lets kids code their own wands, and program "spells" that do things like making feathers fly or pumpkins grow. Accio tablet! Ages 7+
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20) Wall Collage Arts and Crafts Kit
Hapinest
amazon.com
$34.99
There's nothing 11-year-old girls love more than personalizing her room, and this kit comes with more than 1,000 pieces that'll let her customize her walls to a T. It includes letters, foam squares, stickers, cutouts, quotes and prompts like "adventures to go on" that she can fill out herself, along with markers, string and double-stick tape. Ages 10+
21) GO Glam Nail Stamper Deluxe Salon
Cool Maker
amazon.com
$31.49
The GO Glam Nail Stamper is the best way for kids to get salon-worthy manicures at home. The machine presses on patterns to freshly-painted nails, and our lab experts found that it works well on nails of all sizes. Ages 8+
22) Designer Lap Desk
LapGear
amazon.com
$32.29
Turn her bed into a command center, where she can tackle homework, video chatting and art projects. This lap desk doesn't overheat, and also has room for a 15" laptop or tablet.
23) My Friendship Bracelet Maker
Choose Friendship
amazon.com
$22.99
Those summer-camp days feel like they're here forever with this friendship-bracelet kit. Not only does it come with 20 pre-cut threads (in their own storage drawer, no less), it has a board that holds the bracelet and strands in place while the creation is in-progress. (The board even comes in several colors!) You can also use its app to find friendship-bracelet patterns and instructions. Ages 8+
24) Cake Pop Maker
Babycakes
amazon.com
$32.99
Now she can indulge her love of baking without monopolizing the oven — just spray this cake-pop maker and she can make 12 pops at a time. It also comes with sticks and a fork for removing them, but maybe you wan to get her the Good Housekeeping Kids Bake book of recipes to go with it.
26) Stitch ‘N Style Fashion Studio
Cool Maker
amazon.com
$23.99
Put her on a path to becoming a fashion designer with this set, which makes it easy to learn how to sew. The machine doesn't need to be threaded and doesn't require a foot pedal, so it's super simple. Instead, it uses pre-loaded thread cartridges, and a sensor automatically detects when fabric is in place. The Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab experts gave this a thumbs-up! Ages 8+
27) Smartmax Bean Bag Chair
Big Joe
amazon.com
$54.98
There's bean bag chairs, and then there's this behemoth, which stands more than two feet tall and two and a half feet wide. She'll appreciate its many features, like a handle for dragging it around the room, and separate pockets for a water bottle and tablet. It also comes in six colors.
28) Exit The Game: The House of Riddles
Thames & Kosmos
amazon.com
$14.95
If you have a family game night or a sleepover coming up, this game brings the fun of an escape room into your home. Designed for two to four players ages 10+, The House of Riddles contends that players are summoned to an abandoned house — only to get locked inside. Players have to use clues and solve puzzles to get back out again. You can only play this once, but when it's finished, you can move on to other Exit the Game sets. Ages 10+
29) Light-Up LED Soccer Ball
GlowCity
amazon.com
$29.99
Now she can practice her goal-scoring soccer kicks even after the sun goes down. LED lights (powered by pre-installed batteries) keep it illuminated, so she can always keep her eye on the ball. You can get a football, a volleyball or a basketball to go with it, too.
30) Fashion Angels Fashion Design Sketch Portfolio for Kids - Fashion Design Sketch Book for Beginners, Fashion Sketch Pad with Stencils and Stickers for Kids 6 and Up, Brown(Covers May Vary)
31) Superstar Travel Mug
EffiesPaper
etsy.com
$18.75
Whether she's taking water to class or wants a fill-up after school, this travel mug will let everyone know what a star she is. It's insulated to keep drinks hot or cold, and it has a screw-on lid with a slide top.
32) Big Fat Yarn Plush Decor Kit - Finger Knitting Fun - DIY All in One Finger Knitting Kit - Level 2: Intermediate, Arts and Crafts for Kids Teens Tweens and Adults - Round Plush or Watermelon Plush
33) Neon Light
Isaac Jacobs
amazon.com
$29.99
A neon light adds just a little pop of something fun and bright on her wall. This light charges with a USB, and if she doesn't like the speech bubble, there are other designs, like a rainbow, a cactus, a pineapple, a unicorn and a rose, among others. (Maybe she wants to hang a few?)
34) Pillow Bed Floor Lounger Cover
Butterfly Craze
amazon.com
$37.99
Whether she's preparing for a sleepover party or just gearing up for a rainy afternoon in front of the TV, all she has to do is stuff this cover with pillows and she can be instantly comfy. When she's not using it, you can take the pillows out and fold it up for storage.
35) Crystal Growing Hedgehog
HearthSong
amazon.com
$19.98
Science has never been so cute! These little hedgies grow crystals in a day or two, and they come in three colors. Note to parents: All the ingredients needed to grow the crystals are included, but it does require very hot water (and adult supervision). Ages 10+
36) Faux Fur Throw Blanket
NEWCOSPLAY
amazon.com
$37.99
It's easy to give her bed a new, TikTok-inspired look — simply throw this super-soft blanket over her bed, and voila! It's extra-warm Sherpa faux fur, too, for the coziest nights.
37) The Challenging Riddle Book for Kids
Rockridge Press
amazon.com
$6.52
Give her mind a good workout and sharpen her reasoning and critical thinking skills with this book of nearly 200 brain-busters. Not only does it offer riddles (and hints when kids need them), it takes them through riddle-solving strategies. Ages 9+
38) Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse Back-to-School Project Box
LEGO
amazon.com
$44.95
This gift is perfect for any LEGO fan or any Disney fan! It comes with enough pieces to build a two-drawer chest, a picture frame, a note holder, two flat bag tags and an adhesive patch, plus enough LEGO DOTS to decorate them all with a Mickey and Minnie theme. Their desks, lockers and backpacks will look snazzy! Ages 6+
39) So Clover! Board Game
Repos Production
amazon.com
$24.99
This party game will have them thinking on their feet since they have to use word association to win. Each player locks a set of keywords into their own four-leaf-clover-shaped board, and then writes a word on the clover petal that applies to the two words below it. The players all have to use these petal clues to guess everyone else's keywords before time runs out. The game won a 2021 Board Game Geek "Golden Geek Award" because of its cooperative nature, easy-to-learn rules and fast gameplay (average playtime is 30 minutes). Ages 10+
40) Perseverance and Ingenuity Socks
Svaha
svahausa.com
$9.99
Perseverance and ingenuity are good qualities to celebrate in a person, and they're also the name of some pretty cool equipment we put on Mars. Celebrate all of that with these socks, which depict the Perseverance rover and the Ingenuity helicopter flying over it.
41) Care and Repair Lip Balm
Beelove
beelovebuzz.com
$5.00
Tweens are obsessed with keeping their lips moisturized (probably because it's a precursor to more elaborate makeup routines). You can feel good that these are made with ingredients like beeswax, cocoa butter, shea butter and mango butter.
These are the best toys and gifts for 11-year-old girls from cool tech, fashion accessories, family games and more — according to tweens and parenting experts.