Gift Ideas for Tween and Teen Boys
He's not a little kid anymore, but he's not quite grown up either. So what do you get the tween or teen boy on your list? Here are ideas that tend to be big hits, at a range of price points.
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Games and Building
Minecraft. Still a favorite years later. Players build entire worlds limited only by their imagination, and it's rated E for Everyone. Shop Minecraft
LEGO sets for older builders. LEGO Minecraft, Technic, and Star Wars sets offer more challenging builds for ages 10 and up. Shop LEGO sets
Tech and Gadgets
Quality headphones. Over-ear or wireless earbuds are a gift he'll use daily. Splurge on a premium brand or find great budget models. Shop headphones
A tablet. Amazon Fire tablets are an affordable way to read, stream, and play, and they go on sale often. Shop tablets
A voice changer. A silly gag gift with dozens of voice effects. Shop voice changers
STEM and Outdoors
Build-it-yourself robot kits. A robotic arm kit he assembles himself, then controls, is a hands-on intro to engineering. Shop robot kits
A metal detector. Be the cool aunt or uncle. Junior models are easy to use and still powerful enough for real treasure hunting. Shop metal detectors
Foam dart or slingshot blasters. Two-player sets make for epic backyard battles. Shop blasters
For the Sports Fan
Team socks and gear. Fun crew socks featuring his favorite team or city make an inexpensive stocking stuffer. Shop team socks
Books
97 Things to Do Before You Finish High School. A teen bucket list with tips for each item, from planning a road trip to starting a podcast. See the book
Gift Tips for This Age
- Ask his parents about consoles, devices, and screen rules before buying games or tech.
- Experiences count. Tickets to a game, a climbing gym pass, or a concert can beat any gadget.
- Gift cards are welcome. Teens love choosing for themselves, and you can buy gift cards at a discount.
