Gifts for tweens under $50

A sensible first pair of headphones for tablet time or car trips.

A good stocking gift for a teen who keeps losing earbuds.

A stocking gift for a Minecraft fan.

A cheap classic stocking stuffer for a teen who likes puzzles.

A cheap stocking stuffer for any hockey kid who practises off the ice.

A cheap, cheerful add-on to a card.

A good science gift for a curious tween with an adult nearby.

A bright bag for a student starting a new term.

Suits a teen or student who carries water to school, practice or the gym.

Suits a tween who wants the same bag as older siblings in a size that fits.

Suits a car fan aged nine and up.

A good pick for a middle-grade reader who likes big fantasy worlds.

An inexpensive backup pair for sports practice or the bus.

A low-cost science gift for a curious eight-to-ten-year-old.

A good pick for a teen who already plays the card game.

A stocking gift for a kid who wants to learn to solve the cube.

Suits a kid who likes building and wants to see how motors and solar power work.

A strong listening pick for a middle-grade reader who likes animal adventures.

Loud, quick fun for kids and their parents.