When it comes to gifts for big kids, it’s all about what’s “cool.” As a mom to a toddler, 4 year-old and 6 year-old, this is a group I’m not really shopping for this holiday season. Older kids’ interests start to change, and they find themselves shifting away from little kid and closer to their teenage years. So I spent a ton of time putting together a list of the best gifts for big kids, and got approval from my friend who has a big kid. I also talked to my friend who’s a mom of a 9-year-old and got her approval on every item in this post. When putting this holiday gift guide together, I considered age 8-10 (ish) year olds. Here are my 2024 holiday gifts for big kids. You can shop the rest of my gift guides here.

 

The Ultimate List of Gifts for Big Kids in 2025

 

As children grow, their interests evolve, and their wish lists often include a mix of creativity, adventure, and a few gadgets. It’s clear that they’re no longer little kids, but they still love to play. Whether they’re into STEM activities, sports, or making friendship bracelets, the best gifts are those that engage their curiosity. This guide has something for every big kid on your list. I left the very obvious video games out because there are so many systems and I am not only not an expert, but I am team let’s avoid video games for as long as possible because they’re fun but a total time-suck. Here are the top gift ideas for big kids. 

 

 

 

 

 

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