Finding the best gifts for pre-teenage girls is a little challenging, but I promise you, it’s also really fun! I created this list of gift ideas based on what my own oldest daughter is interested in. She would love every item on this list and I know your growing girl will too! Below are the best gifts for 11-12 year old girls!
Arts & Crafts Gifts for Girls
Scented Glitter Gel Pens Scented glitter gel pens are just so much fun to have! These are the best gifts for girls who love to write, draw, or doodle!
Hand Lettering Practice Book Girls everywhere are learning how to write cute and trendy letters, and this hand lettering practice book is an excellent way to get your pre-teen started too!
Hand Lettering Pens Don’t forget hand lettering pens! Different sized pen brushes open up the world of possibilities for hand lettering! These are a must-have gift for your pre-teenage girl!
Fujifilm Instax Mini Camera and Case I think this camera is a dream for your pre-teenage girl! It prints out photos immediately (like a Polaroid), and even comes with a carrying case and photo album!
Accessories Girls Love
Oversized Wearable Blanket Your pre-teen girl will love getting cozy in this fun wearable blanket! She can wear it around the house, to a late-night summer movie, or to an evening fall football game!
Jewelry
Personalized Tiny Heart Necklace Accessories make perfect gifts for girls! This tiny heart necklace can be personalized with any letter, and is sure to win over your big girl or pre-teen!
Mini Jewelry Box This cute little jewelry box is the ideal gift for girls who love jewelry! It fits nicely inside a backpack or purse, and is great for storing jewelry while away from home!
Floating Liquid Key Chain This key chain is something I would have loved to have as a pre-teen! Such a fun accessory to add to a bag, backpack or suitcase!
Beauty
Pizza Shaped Lip Gloss Trio Lip gloss in the shape of a pizza is just the kind of trendy and unique gifts for teenage girls that they will love!
Glossy Pops Lip Balm Unique lip balm is life for pre-teen girls! This cute lollipop shape has lip balm on one side and lip gloss on the other! Seriously, you can’t get better than a 2-in-1 gift!
Satin-Lined Sleep Mask Pamper your big girl with her own satin-lined sleep mask! I love the cute embroidery!
Wake-Up Light Growing girls need their beauty rest, and getting them up in the morning might get harder and harder! Give them the gift of a soft wake-up light to help them wake up on time and in a good mood!
Bags
Sherpa Duffel Bag This adorable tri-color duffel bag is the perfect gift for girls who are ready for more independence! Perfect for carrying their own sports equipment, or to bring their own bag on the next weekend trip!
Solid Color Crossbody Bag Crossbody bags are definitely trending right now, and I know one of these simple solid color bags would be a perfect gift for your big girl/pre-teen!
Just for Fun Gifts for Pre-Teenage Girls
Tic Tac Donut/Ice Cream Pillow Your big girls will have so much fun playing tic-tac-toe on this pillow that uses donuts and ice cream cones instead of X’s and O’s! There’s even a pocket on the back of the pillow to store all the pieces!
Ice Cream Scented Butter Slime Butter slime is seriously the best! This ice cream scented butter slime is the perfect gift for girls who are growing up, but who aren’t quite out of the slime stage yet!
NeeDoh Squish My kids love super squishy toys, and this one has the best texture! The perfect sensory toy or for a fun brain break while they’re studying.
Purple Alien Squishmallow I love this unique and adorable purple alien Squishmallow! Squishmallows are a big hit around our house—my girls think you can never have too many! They really are the perfect gift for girls of all ages!
Light-Up Roller Skates How fun are these light-up roller skates? The big girl/pre-teen age is the perfect time to start learning skates or rollerblades, and these have so much sparkle and bling that I know your girls will love them! The best gift for 11-12 year old girls!
I just have to say that even though it may come with challenges, this big girl/pre-teen stage is also incredibly exciting and fun! That being said, I hope you found something on this list that is the perfect fit for the pre-teen girl in your life. Leave a comment and tell me your favorite item from the list! Click here for more gift ideas!
