Gift Guide: Girls Ages 5-9

My kiddos were gifted this last year it was a hit. Little Passports is a subscription that creates products designed to inspire children to learn about the world. Pick from 7 journeys that fire up your child’s sense of adventure and discovery.

My kiddo was gifted this last year and LOVED it! I think it is such a great gift for this age. The instructions were clear and the recipes were delicious. I especially love how they teach basic cooking skills and about different cooking utensils. Highly recommend!

Small but perfectly formed, our Yoto Mini is ideal for on-the-go listening. Bring their favorite stories, music, podcasts (and more!) wherever and whenever. You set the boundaries for safe use with our app and then it’s time for their imagination to take control.

If your kids love I spy or hidden pictures books, they will love this. There is an element of problem solving on each page too. Keep an eye out for the Badger that shows up on every page! Kids love that repetition.

My kids always had so much fun with things like this. Pro Tip: Set boundaries on what rooms they can use it in! It’ll be a hit!

A big hit with this age. Would be a great stocking stuffer.

This is a prime age for Perler Beads. I’m getting them for my boys too!

Anyone else remember using these as a kid?! They have made them even better!

Twisty Petz are the gem bracelets that transform into adorable, collectible animals. Make rings, necklaces and bracelets, wear on a backpack or take them with you on the go.

This is a really neat project that combines art and science. Perfect to make and display in her room…the colors are vibrant!

I love that this version does not get hot, and the sparkles and colors instantly start swirling around. Much improved from the old-school version and can easily double as a night light.

We checked this out from the library and my kids went ga-ga over it. The recipes and instructions are very approachable with lots of great pictures. After making a few recipes from it, my 6-year-old declared he wanted to be a professional baker when he grows up.

Little girls will have a blast decorating their walls with these butterflies.

These have been a huge hit with both my 7- and 9-year-old. They have to match the corresponding sticker number to its specific spot. But these pictures are detailed! There are up to 60 small stickers on one picture sometimes. It’s a great indoor activity though. I’m buying more of these this year.

These little guys are CUTE! And surprisingly not all that annoying. They are interactive, make all sorts of noises and movements and little ladies love them!

I’ll be honest. I wish this wasn’t a thing. But it is. And this is much better than some of the liquid/paint products I’ve seen. My daughter and friends would almost always bust out this hair chalk with they got together. Embrace it.

I’ll be honest. This toy is slightly annoying. It repeats what it hears but in a higher-pitched, faster pace voice. Kids love it. I just make them take it to another room and they have their belly laughs with it…away from me.

I got one of these for each of my kids and they loved them! They can change colors and have a timer to go off if you want that option. The buttons are super intuitive but kids figure them out pretty quick.

A learning tool disguised in fun Write On is filled with helpful tips for creating stories — narratives, poems, comics, song lyrics — true ones, made-up ones, and are-you-kidding-me ridiculous ones.

This fast-paced, short, and simple dice game can be played with all ages from 7-107. It’s also a great travel game to take on vacation.

It works! This is super easy to put together and kids will watch it daily to monitor plant growth and changes. I will say it’s not really “glow in the dark.” It has glow in the dark stickers but that’s it. Either way, it was a hit!

Not sure who loves these more: me or my daughter! This is such a sweet age of creativity, writing, and drawing. Having a stash of colorful, felt tip pens for my little lady has been a great decision.

I love the idea of this. According to the reviews on Amazon, the directions need to be followed very carefully so I imagine this age group will need some adult help. But I love the idea of home projects that spur an interest in science.

Colorful magnetic sticks let you create unique patterns and vivid designs to your creations.

This has been a huge hit with my daughter. Many award-winning performances have come out of this little pink mic. It’s charged through a USB port so thankfully it’s not a battery hog.

I had one of these as a kid and still remember how much fun it was to create all of these patterned designs. There are endless possibilities and your little lady will feel like an artist the moment she does her first picture.

My daughter started to really get into these when she was 8. Not only is it a great way to learn some grammar but it also makes for a great activity to do in the car!

LOVE this for any kid to display all the fun family & friend moments in their life or their artwork – my daughter would love this. It’s a great price & good reviews.

My daughter circled this really big in the Amazon catalog. It has GREAT reviews.

Could be a stocking stuffer. Very good price too!

My daughter got this for her birthday this year and she LOVED it. It was a perfect activity to do with a friend. She didn’t even want to use the soap. They sit proudly on her shelf right now.

These are used to make all sorts of bracelets, necklaces, rings, you name it. Kids can channel their creative juices on what color combinations they want to use. My daughter even made a bunch of red, white, and blue ones and sold them around the neighborhood!

I got a similar one of these a few years ago and it continues to be a favorite. They are super creative, well illustrated, and are personalized all throughout the book which impressed me. There are lots of different books with different story lines!

PlusPlus is a unique construction toy with one shape and endless possibilities. Every piece easily connects to the next in any direction. Create colorful flat mosaics or work in 3-D to make more intricate builds.

Puppies + Unicorns + Stuffed Animals. Can a little girl dream up anything better?

Slime lovers essential! All you need in one complete box with glue, unicorn beads, inks, textures, slime containers, and more!

These make bath time a blast for kids. They fizz up, color the water, and even have a little toy hidden inside.

Last Christmas, my daughter’s aunt gifted her this and I’m pretty sure it was the favorite thing she got that year. She wears it all the time, no matter the season. It’s super soft and warm. Multiple colors available.

This is one of our most used outdoor toys with lots of colors to choose from. It folds up for easy storage and transport too.

Every time my (Rachel’s) children bring this toy out of the closet, I am amazed at what they are learning about electrical circuits and how long they play with it. This set is definitely for elementary-aged children and may require some parental oversight initially. Now that my kids have the hang of it, though, I feel comfortable letting them play by themselves with it. If you have an older elementary-aged child, you might consider this more advanced set.

Kids LOVE this. Watch your caterpillars transform, then release your butterflies into the world.

A voucher to redeem at your convenience for 5 baby caterpillars and nutritious food.

I ordered one of these for each of my kids last year. The quality is great and they have held up wonderfully. Kids love them!

Kids at this age LOVE forts, tents, and teepees! This one comes with twinkle lights and I love that it folds up easily.

This adorable line is sized just right for younger girls, and is geared towards outdoor play and imagination. Camille comes in the cutest mermaid outfit with wellies. There are six dolls to choose from…shop the entire collection here.

This one checks all the boxes combining a stem activity with animal cuteness! This quick-to-build set includes a variety of items o kids can play out open-ended stories of animal care. There are 4 mini-dolls, 4 animal figures, and lots of accessories, such as broccoli, a carrot, pet treats in a jar, shampoo and a brush.

Now she can play nail salon at home! The nail stamper stamps patterns onto any size nail! It’s fun and easy to create custom manicures in minutes.

A great way to get some outdoor exercise! I got these for my daughter last year and they’ve been a hit.