35 teen and tween girl-approved gift ideas for back-to-school season
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August 22, 2025, 3:45 PM
As tween and teen girls get into their "older kid" years, buying gifts for them becomes a bit more complicated.
Luckily, there are plenty of trendy bags, beauty products, informative books and cool gadgets out there that can help you gift them something they'll be thrilled to receive for their birthday or a kick off back-to-school season.
For young creative types, try an easy-to-use camera or friendship bracelet kit that encourages them to use their imagination.
If they're starting to show an interest in clothes and accessories, try a popular purse or piece of jewelry that's age-appropriate but still helps them feel more grown up.
As they head back to school, try a personalized planner complete with stickers and accessories to make it their own.
To shop these options and more, keep reading -- and don't forget to check back as we update this list throughout the year.
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Tween girls ages 8 to 12
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abercrombie kids
abercrombie kids
Nike Field General Big Kids' Shoes
This cool Nike sneaker "pairs soft suede and durable woven textiles with a nubby Waffle sole -- creating that vintage gridiron look," Nike's website reads.
- $85
- Abercrombie
CALPAK
Kids Large Backpack
This new CALPAK large backpack is sized for kids 8 to 12. It's water-resistant and includes reflective safety webbing, an interior AirTag holder, and an ID label.
- $74.80
- CALPAK
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Amazon
LEGO Icons Flower Bouquet Building Set
For the one who loves a creative project.
- $47.95
- $59.99
- Amazon
Amazon
Owala FreeSip Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle
This Owala water bottle comes in multiple colors to best suit her personality.
- $29.99
- Amazon
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Amazon
Smiley Face Slippers
She'll want to wear these cute slippers all around the house.
- $19.99
- $15.99
- Amazon
64% off
Old Navy
Favorite Fleece Oversized Graphic Pullover Tunic Hoodie for Girls
Don't miss this cute Old Navy sweatshirt your girl can wear now and into back-to-school season. .
- $9.49
- $26.99
- Old Navy
Build-A-Bear
22% off
Amazon
Upgrade Kids Camera Instant Print for Boys and Girls
Encourage fledgling artists to explore their creativity through photography with this adorable instant print camera.
- $29.44
- $37.99
- Amazon
Amazon
Make It Real: Neo-Brite Chains & Charms Kit - Create 10 Unique Cord & Tassel Charm Bracelets, 195 Pieces, Includes Play Tray,DIY Playful Charm & Jewelry Kit, Tweens & Girls, Arts & Crafts, Ages 8+
Young Swifties will especially appreciate this friendship bracelet making kit that comes with everything you need to craft 10 adorable and unique accessories.
- $11.89
- Amazon
Amazon
Canal Toys Studio Creator 360 Video Maker Kit, Green Screen and Tripod, Face and Motion Tracker, 10" Light Ring, Multi Colored
For young creatives, this creator kit could help with learning the ropes of video-making when it comes to YouTube, TikTok and more.
- $53.29
- Amazon
Amazon
Karaoke Machine for Kids, Toys for 3-12 Years Old
If your favorite little lady has her sights set on being the next pop sensation, she'll love singing along with her very own karaoke machine like this affordable mini version that has fun lights, two microphones and a rechargeable battery.
- $26.99
- Amazon
Amazon
Thames & Kosmos Candy Chemistry | Science Kit | Rock Candy, Chocolates, Gummy Bears, Wintergreen Candies
Tweens aren't too grown-up to play with toys, but you can encourage deeper learning and inspire confidence with a kit that helps them create something of their own like this candy chemistry set.
- $34.95
- Amazon
Amazon
Cra-Z-Art Disney Crystal Surprise Series 1, Mini Collectible Crystal Figures with Activity Compound
Little girls growing into teenagers might be holding onto their love for Disney characters while also wanting to start decorating their rooms with more grown-up pieces like these crystal figurines that showcase their favorite characters in a cute, sparkly way.
- $7.82
- Amazon
Amazon
Claw Machine for Kids
This at-home claw machine will make for legendary sleepovers.
- $39.99
- Amazon
Amazon
Lip Smacker Original & Best Party Pack - 10 Moisturizing Lip Balms, Classic Flavors, Hydrating & Protecting
A Lip Smacker collection is practically a rite of passage as a young girl. This 10-pack is a great way to introduce your favorite tween to many of the classic flavors.
- $10.99
- Amazon
Teen girls ages 13 to 18
L.L.Bean
Boat and Tote, Zip-Top
The L.L.Bean Boat and Tote with a zip top is great for heading back to school. Use it for everything from books to gym clothes.
- $49.95
- L.L.Bean
Uncommon Goods
Custom Pet Embroidered Sweatshirt
How cute is this custom pet sweatshirt? We think she'll cherish it for a long time.
- $120 to $175
- Uncommon Goods
Urban Outfitters
Kimchi Blue Bow Rectangle Shoulder Bag
Shop this Urban Outfitters shoulder bag in one of five colors online.
- $39
- Urban Outfitters
Urban Outfitters
Resin Draped Bow Claw-clip
These cute resin bow claw-clips upgrade an updo.
- $12
- Urban Outfitters
Amazon
Happy Planner Disc-Bound 12-Month July 2025–June 2026 Planner
Kick off the school year with this new Happy Planner from Amazon.
- $19.99
- Amazon
Urban Outfitters
Me Make Pretty Juno Vase
This fun wavy vase can hold her makeup brushes, pens and pencils, dried flowers, or other treasures on her desk.
- $50
- Urban Outfitters
Rhode
Rhode Lip Case
Gift her Hailey Bieber's Rhode phone case that's everywhere on social media.
- $38
- Rhode
Amazon
BaubleBar
Madewell
Fish Bag Charm
A cute, trendy gift for the girl with a summer birthday or a love of the ocean.
- $48
- Madewell
Sephora
LANEIGE Icons To Go Set
This LANEIGE limited-edition set includes four mini beloved products: The Cream Skin Toner and Moisturizer, Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream Moisturizer, Water Sleeping Mask and the Lip Sleeping Mask in Berry.
- $27
- Sephora
23% off
Amazon
Apple AirPods 4
AirPods are a great gift for anyone, but fledgling music lovers will especially appreciate them. Plus, they're on sale!
- $99
- $129
- Amazon
Sephora
Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Stay Vulnerable Glossy Lip Balm
Gift her a lip balm from Selena Gomez's beauty brand, Rare Beauty. This one has light coverage and a satin finish, and is available in six colors.
- $20
- Sephora
Stanley
The Quencher H2.0 FlowState Tumbler | 40 OZ
The Stanley FlowState Tumbler comes in 47 colors, some of which you can customize with text, a jersey, an image, a monogram or a graphic.
- $45
- Stanley
Urban Outfitters
INSTAX MINI Photo Album Keychain
A fun way for your teen to save all of their photos. Shop it in cheetah print, black and white.
- $15
- Urban Outfitters
40% off
Aerie
OFFLINE By Aerie Real Me High Waisted Crossover Flare Legging
These flared leggings are comfortable pieces of loungewear anyone would love.
- $32.97
- $54.95
- Aerie
Sol de Janeiro
Vacation Mode Perfume Mist Set
Sol de Janeiro has had multiple viral moments with its products, and any teen girl with a passing interest in beauty trends will gush over this perfume mist set that lets her mix and match her favorites to create a custom signature scent.
- $70
- Sol de Janeiro
lululemon
Everywhere Belt Bag 1L
You can never go wrong with this "It" bag for girls of any age from lululemon.
- $38
- lululemon
Kendra Scott
Letter Pendant Necklace in Gold
A nice piece of jewelry doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg, especially with brands like Kendra Scott creating high-quality, gold-plated pieces like these initial necklaces.
- $65
- Kendra Scott
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