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Gift Guide: Girls Ages 5-9

Polly Conner
By: Polly ConnerPosted: 8/1/24Updated: 11/26/24

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This gift guide is geared towards the elementary-aged girl. We’ve tried to provide girl gift ideas that we’ve used in our own homes and that can help them be imaginative and grow as a whole person.

You might find more inspiration on our lists of Elementary Boy Gift Ideas or Tween Girl Gifts.

See all the gift guides here.

Gift ideas for elementary girls ages 5 through 9. this …


 
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  • Featured Gifts for Elementary-Aged Girls
  • Under $25
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  • $50+
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Featured Gifts for Elementary-Aged Girls

Kwik Stix gift idea for elementary girls.

Kwik Stix

This product is pure genius! Kwik Stix Tempera Paint sticks take the mess out of painting while keeping all the fun! Simply uncap, twist and paint! Kwik Stix have a fast drying formula that allows them to dry in 90 seconds while still leaving a paint-like finish! No cups, smocks, water or brushes required. Tip: Get 10% for signing up for their email list.
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A little girl with hands up as Flutter Flyers fly out of a box.

FlutterBox: The Ultimate Surprise Explosion Butterfly Gift Box

Surprise and delight your loved ones with the FlutterBox, explosion gift box filled with magical (and reusable) flying butterflies!

For a big WOW factor, simply add your own small gift to the FlutterBox and then follow the instructions for setting up the flying wind-up Monarch butterflies inside.

Perfect for adding a whimsical twist to any gift, the FlutterBox creates a fun, unforgettable moment as the butterflies take flight when the box is opened.

Ideal for holidays, birthdays, or special occasions, this interactive experience will bring joy and smiles to all ages.

You can also buy individual Flutter Flyers (flying wind-up Monarch butterflies) and add them to any gift box.

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Outside the Box Creation Art Box with books, paint, and other supplies.

“Outside the Box” Creation Art Box

This thoughtful gift will inspire a love of learning and creativity each month!

With each Creation Art Box, children explore a new art technique through a fun, interactive art and reading lesson designed by professional artists and literacy experts.

All art supplies are included, as well as video tutorials, illustrated guides, and a coordinating book that ties everything together.

Use promo code Gifting20 for $20 off your first box!

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Lil Readers Book Subscription Box.

Lil Readers Club

This thoughtful gift helps children become life-long readers while inspiring curiosity and a love of learning.

Lil Readers Club helps to make reading something that kids will fall in love with through monthly fun and engaging lessons, exciting books, and hands-on crafts.

There are options for a box targeted towards ages 3-5 or a box for ages 5-7.

Use promo code Gifting20 for $20 off your first box!

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Guess in 10 disney.

Guess in 10: Disney Edition

My kids loved the animal version. I have no doubt they’d love this too. Ask up to 10 questions to guess the Disney character on the Game Card.

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Personalized fanny pack.

Personalized Belt Bag

This bag is not only so cute but perfect for a young girl!

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Rainbow bath bombs.

Rainbow Bath Bomb

Made with highly concentrated coconut oil, sea salt and sunflower oil to better care for and smooth the skin.

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Wixel art kit.

Wixels

Kids will love to watch the magical capillary action which allows marker ink to wick into Wixel Panel while coloring.

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Busy Bunny Days book.

Busy Bunny Days

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.

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Stock photo of a voice changer toy in its packaging.

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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Invisible ink pens in different colors lined up.

Invisible Ink Pens

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

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Stock photo of a Perler Bead Kit.

Perler Bead Kit

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

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Skip-It toy on a child's ankle.

Skip It

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

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Twisty pets all lined up - different animals that untwist into bracelets.

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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Box of Crayola Paper Butterflies.

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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Lavalamp.

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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Cover of The Big Fun Kids Baking Cookbook.

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 Butterflies in all different colors on a wall.

3D Butterfly Wall Decor

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

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Cover of a Paint by Sticker kids book themed in Unicorns & Magic.

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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A purple Fingerling toy on a pointer finger.

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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Package of kids hair chalk in a rainbow of colors.

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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Stock photo of a talking hamster toy.

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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A starry night light with a purple base and the top is black with light coming out of moon and star shapes.

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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Cover of a kids journal titled, "Write-On".

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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Stock photo of the game Tenzi - a clear plastic case with different colors of dice in it.

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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Grow n Glow Terrarium box.

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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A package of Paper-Mate Flair Tip pens.

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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Stock photo of Crystal Growing Experimental Kit.

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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Four different designs made out of magnetic stix blocks.

Magic Magnetic Building Set

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

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Bright pink microphone that pairs to Bluetooth.

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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Stock photo of a Spirograph box with all the contents laid out in front of it.

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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Photo of the cover of "Best of Mad Libs" book.

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 strings of lights on a wall with clips holding photos.

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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Stock photo of the box for Mind Blowing Science Kit.

Mind Blowing Science Kit

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

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Stock photo of a box called Make Your Own Soap Kit by Klutz.

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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Photo of a clear plastic organizer holding many color of small rubber bands to be used in loom-band crafts.

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

Kids cooking with Raddish Kids aprons on.

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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A little post of feelings gift set.

A Little Spot of Feelings

A fun book to help your child communicate how they feel! I especially love that the cover has a feelings chart on the back.

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Stock photo of a Plusplus Blocks box with a pile of the blocks in varying colors in front of it.

PlusPlus Blocks.

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.

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Stock photo of a mommy and baby puppies stuffed animals all wearing unicorn costumes.

Mama Puppy

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

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Stock photo of a tub that says Unicorn Slime Kit that has all the contents coming out of it and different colors of already made slime in front of the tub.

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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Box of different colored bath bombs nestled in brown shredded paper with small figurines in front that are hidden in the bath bombs.

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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Young child wearing a multi-colored unicorn robe.

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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Stock photo of a Razor scooter in silver and pink.

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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Stock photo of box for Snap Circuits Jr with a snap circuit board in front of it with some of the pieces connected.

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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Stock photo of a box containing, Giant Butterfly Garden.

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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Four different colors of towels with the name "Mallie" embroidered in different fonts.

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+

A foldable teepee set up in a little girls room with toys in and outside the teepee.

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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Inflatable floor mat.

Inflatable Tumbling Mat

Heavy duty, you can use them inside or outside.

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Stock photo of the American Wellie Wishers doll, Camille, dressed as a mermaid.

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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Stock photo of the Friends Lego set, Pet Daycare, with the completed project pictured in front of the box.

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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Stock photo of the Go Glam Nail Stamper box.

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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Photo of a light up rollerblade in black, pink, and white with the wheels lit up in different colors.

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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Our Gift to You!

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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We have rounded up the BEST ideas for Christmas breakfast or brunch on the internet. The good news is that all of these can be prepped ahead of time so you can relax and enjoy the morning.

25+ Christmas Breakfast Ideas
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Polly Conner

Polly Conner

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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