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Gifts for tweens under $25

Tweens from nine to twelve want to feel older. Gifts that build a real skill, like a science kit, a craft they can show off, a first camera or a strategy game, land better than little-kid toys. Every pick below was under $25 when we checked the retailer's page.

9 picks · prices checked September 16, 2026 · we may earn a commission from shop links. Details

9 picks

Before you buy

  • One good item beats a bundle of cheap ones.
  • Ask whether screen-based gifts are allowed at their house before buying one.
  • Kits with a finished result they can keep or share hold attention longer.

Every pick links to the shop that sells it; we never hold stock or take payment. See how we choose.