Best Gifts for 8 to 10 Year Olds

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1. 01

   LEGO Technic or Creator 3-in-1 set

   $25–$60

   One box, three builds. Kids who finish fast can rebuild it into something new.

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2. 02

   Snap Circuits electronics kit

   $25–$60

   Snap together real circuits that light up, buzz and spin. No soldering, and kids actually learn how electricity works.

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3. 03

   Kids' coding robot

   $60+

   Program it with an app to drive, draw or dance. A fun way into coding.

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4. 04

   Game: Ticket to Ride First Journey

   $25–$60

   A kid version of a family favorite. Easy to learn, and kids really can beat adults at it.

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5. 05

   Crystal-growing kit

   Under $25

   Grow real crystals over a few days. Watching them get bigger is a thrill.

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6. 06

   Kids' drawing tablet or sketch set

   $25–$60

   A real pencil set in a carry case makes young artists feel serious about their drawings.

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7. 07

   Kids' binoculars

   Under $25

   For bird watching, ballgames and backyard spying. Pick a pair with a neck strap.

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8. 08

   Graphic novel box set

   $25–$60

   Series like Dog Man and Wings of Fire hook reluctant readers. A box set keeps them reading all winter.

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