Toys for Nine year-olds

Nine year-olds are in this delicate stage of life which they are no longer small kids, but not yet at the preteens stage. They are at this “in between” two age groups of children to teen years, hence are often called tweens.

During this stage of transition and change, when they are coming of age and are going to face adolescent related challenges, they will experience not just physical change, but emotional and social changes. Their responsibilities are increased as well. They are also increasing their independence, though they still need you, especially when facing new challenges in their life.

Hence, when buying toys the nine-year olds, we have to take the above-mentioned in consideration. In short, choose toys which are still designed for kids, but with the element of helping the children through adolescence.

Whether you are buying this toy as a holiday or birthday gift, below are the types of brilliant toys that you want to consider for the nine year olds. Have a casual chat with them to know more about their likes and hobbies to better help you search for the suitable toy within these types of toys.

Kindle Paperwhite

At this age, increasing one’s vocabulary is of critical importance for their educational learning growth purpose. Giving the kindle paperwhite as a gift can help them achieve this objective. They can choose from the different genres and have a good read. They can easily keep this light weight gadget in their backpacks, which enable them to read on the go.

Sleepover party games

Sleepovers are popular at this age. Hence sleepover party games are one of the favourite toys to choose to make their next slumber a blast. They make great complements to the late night snacks.

Some of the classic party games include “truth or dare” and “would you rather”. Girls who love to dress up will welcome dressing up related toys relating to makeovers and nail polish.

You may consider more physical related toys that involve scavenger hunt and pillow fight.

Everyone loves taking photos, to preserve the fond memories that they have at the slumber party, hence buying toys that help them take funny photos, including photo props is a fantastic toy.

Steam Toys

Stem toys with a “A”, to bring art in the toy, to help the nine year old unleash their creativity and bring out the artistic talent in them. Crayola has a number of such engagement kits that you can consider, from engagement kits and writing arts on imaginary adventures, collaborative careers to kits on maths.

Junior board games

There are various board games that you can consider for the nine year olds. When considering the choice of board games, there are a few factors that you should keep in mind. These factors which revolve mainly around preparing the nine year olds for his adolescent stage, include ensuring the board games have replay value, improves social skills, develops concentration and strategic thinking. Most importantly, it has to be fun and bring joy and laughter to the child.

We hope the above list will make your shopping experience an enjoyable one.