We researched the top gift options on the market, considering the recommended age, safety precautions, and educational value of each. Our favorite picks include a mermaid tail blanket from LAGHCAT, a crystal growing lab from National Geographic, and retro mood rings from Super Smalls. Here, the best gifts for 11-year-old girls. Our tester loved how mess-free this kit is compared to traditional hair dye. “The ALEX Spa Hair Chalk Salon earns points for precision. Unlike hair color sprays and chalk-embedded combs, these hair chalk pens allowed the kids to apply color just where they wanted it. They could even use more than one color on a single lock of hair,” they said. Price at time of publish: $11 Price at time of publish: $125+ Price at time of publish: $17 Price at time of publish: $53 Price at time of publish: $23 Price at time of publish: $24 Price at time of publish: $19 Price at time of publish: $33 Price at time of publish: $48 Price at time of publish: $38 Price at time of publish: $47 Price at time of publish: $16 Price at time of publish: $30 Price at time of publish: $25 Price at time of publish: $19 Price at time of publish: $29 This boxed set includes the first three books from the award-winning series: “Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life,” “Tales from a Not-So-Popular Party Girl,” and “Tales from a Not-So-Talented Pop Star.” Price at time of publish: $25 Price at time of publish: $35 Price at time of publish: $31 Price at time of publish: $20 Price at time of publish: $22 Our tester loved the intentional crocheted design of the blanket, but noted that the material is prone to snagging." One of the things we really liked about this blanket was the design. It’s made of acrylic fibers that are crocheted in a wave pattern, so it truly incorporates the sea theme down to the last detail," they shared. They also noted that the blanket is super comfortable for snuggling. The blanket is very lightweight so you can use it year-round, but you may need an additional layer during the wintertime. It is easy to wash in the washing machine and can be used by adults too making this affordable pick our favorite. Price at time of publish: $34 Price at time of publish: $19 Price at time of publish: $45 Price at time of publish: $90 Price at time of publish: $16 Price at time of publish: $30 Price at time of publish: $34 Price at time of publish: $99 Price at time of publish: $25 Price at time of publish: $50 Price at time of publish: $85 Price at time of publish: $60 Price at time of publish: $20
Safety
Follow all recommended safety precautions, such as eye or hearing protection or other protective gear, especially if you’re considering gifting an outdoor toy like roller skates. If you’re worried that your 11-year-old girl won’t want to cramp her style, ask her to help pick out the most fashionable helmet, knee pads, or goggles that you can find. “Give them choices and let them choose how to express themselves,” says teacher and literacy coach Alicia Drozd. This can build up their enthusiasm for everything from safety gear to the gifts themselves.
Educational Value
There are so many great gifts for 11-year-old girls that are fun and educational. Books are especially great for this age, especially those that highlight the achievements of other notable girls and women. You may even inspire her to make her own entry.
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This article was written by Julia Fields a lifestyle writer for The Spruce covering all things surrounding toys, gifts, and the holidays since October 2021. Before that, she covered similar topics including toy reviews, product round-ups, expert-focused articles, and more.
