Gifts for 7, 8 and 9-Year-Olds: Birthday Gift Ideas

At 7–9, kids read, plan and persevere, and they have hobbies of their own. A great gift for this age offers a real challenge and a feeling of "I'm big now".

What suits kids aged 7–9?

• STEM and robotics kits: build-it robots, solar models and experiment kits that teach engineering and science through play.
• RC cars: stunt cars, off-road and climbing vehicles for lots of action indoors and out.
• Challenging crafts: jewelry, drawing and advanced craft kits with results that look "grown-up".
• Brain games: speed cubes, 3D puzzles and logic challenges.
• Board games: strategy and party games to play with friends and the whole family.

How do you know what they like?

The simplest way is to ask. If it's a gift for a classmate, ask the parents about the current hobby: a builder will love a construction kit, an active kid will love an RC car, and a crafty kid will love a craft kit.

Ideas from our store

• Kids DIY Science Kit – Wooden Machines That Really Work
• Build-Your-Own FM Radio Kit in Wood
• Obstacle-Avoiding Robot Car Kit – Build It Yourself
• Punch Needle Embroidery Kit for Kids – with Hoop
• 3D Wooden Brain Teaser – Take It Apart, Put It Back
• Metal Disentanglement Puzzles – A Thinking Challenge

More ideas: toys for ages 6–8 and toys for ages 9+.