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Gift Guide: Girls Ages 5-9

Polly Conner
By: Polly ConnerPosted: 11/1/22Updated: 11/3/22

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This gift guide is geared towards the elementary-aged girl. We believe children inherently have amazing imaginations and that the right toys can fan that flame. We’ve tried to provide gift ideas that we’ve used in our own homes and that can help girls be imaginative and grow as a whole person.

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Little Passports

Little Passports

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.

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Raddish Cooking Club Subscription

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!

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Voice Changer

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!

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Twisty Pets

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.

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Crayola Paper Butterflies Kit

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

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Lava Lamp

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.

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Ranger Rick Magazine

We were gifted a subscription gift last year and this has been something my kids look forward to getting in the mail every month. The photographs are beautiful and they really enjoy the animal facts and trivia!

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Kids Baking Book

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.

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3D Butterfly Wall Decor

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

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Paint by Sticker Books

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.

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Fingerlings

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!

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Hair Chalk

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.

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Talking Hamster

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.

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Starry Night Light

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.

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Write On: My Story Journal

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.

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Tenzi

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.

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Terrarium

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!

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Flair Pens

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.

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Crystal Growing Kit

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.

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Magic Magnetic Building Set

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

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Microphone

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.

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Spirograph

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.

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Madlibs

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!

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LED Photo String Lights

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.

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Mind Blowing Science Kit

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

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Temporary Metallic Tattoos

Could be a stocking stuffer. Very good price too!

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Make Your Own Soap Kit

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.

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Loom Bands

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!

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$25 – $50

Unicorn Slime Kit

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

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Bath Bombs

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

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Unicorn Robe

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.

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Razor Scooter

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.

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Snap Circuits Jr.

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.

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Butterfly Garden

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.

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Personalized Towels

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!

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$50 – $100

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Foldable TeePee

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

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American Girl WellieWishers Camille

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.

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Lego Friends Pet Daycare

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.

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Nail Stamper

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.

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Light Up Rollerblades

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

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Good News of Great Joy

A simple, weekly Advent devotional that’s intended to help your family focus on the story of Jesus’ birth.

The discussion questions and wide range of fun activities are designed for children ages 2-11.

Each weekly activity focuses on a different aspect of the Christmas story.

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As co-founder of Thriving Home, Polly’s passionate about helping busy parents get dinner on the table. With a house full of kids, dogs, and (usually) a DIY project in the works, she knows firsthand how every minute (and every dollar) counts. As a business owner, she enjoys wearing multiple hats and serves best as a project manager for Thriving Home.

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  1. AvatarCandace says

    Posted on 11/20/20 at 10:14 pm

    The paint by sticker books are such a great idea!

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  2. AvatarCora says

    Posted on 11/20/20 at 8:44 am

    Love the bath bombs idea! Such a fun idea and who doesn’t love them?!

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  3. AvatarJennifer says

    Posted on 11/20/20 at 8:39 am

    We love the Paint By Sticker books! So fun!!

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  4. AvatarSusan says

    Posted on 11/20/20 at 8:19 am

    #2 Unicorn robe
    What is there not to love about this robe.

    Reply
  5. AvatarAshley says

    Posted on 11/20/20 at 7:12 am

    Rollerblades are an awesome gift! I love the terrarium and circuit set.

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  6. AvatarAlexes Jones says

    Posted on 11/20/20 at 6:30 am

    Paint by sticker how genius my girls will love that! So will I that will keep them busy for a while for a little quiet time.

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  7. AvatarNicole says

    Posted on 11/19/20 at 11:44 pm

    The microphone looks perfect for my little performers at home!! Thanks for so many great suggestions!

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  8. AvatarMegan Watson says

    Posted on 11/19/20 at 10:48 pm

    We were gifted that exact Terrarium, and my son really liked it. There are enough materials to plant a couple of times.

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  9. AvatarWhitney Larson says

    Posted on 11/19/20 at 10:40 pm

    Spirograph?!?? That’s still a thing?? I loved mine growing up. That. That is my pick!!!

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  10. AvatarJenn says

    Posted on 11/19/20 at 9:28 pm

    My fav is the Spirograph! I think my girls would love it like I did when I was younger!

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