These Gifts for 8-Year-Old Girls Will Help Them Develop Their Skills (2024)

Like a Tamagotchi, but better! This box projects a pet right in front of her so she can pet it, coo over it, and play with it IRL. My daughter recently got one and, months later, she still plays with it all the time. Honestly, I get it.

Your 8-year-old girl will love making charm bracelets, necklaces, and more with this kit, whether they want to make gifts for friends and family or just add some panache to her own wardrobe, Includes dozens of beads and charms along with five snake chain bracelets.

Remember these? Don’t call it a comeback because they never left. Mix and match different styles for a fashion line that’s all her own. We went with the “sweet styles” garments, but the set is compatible with other plates in the line.

A must-have for any Squishmallows fan in your life… and that likely includes your 8-year-old girl. This mystery pack comes with three 8-inch squishmallows: not knowing who’s going to come live with you is part of the fun.

The road to stardom is grueling and plagued with perils and heartaches … so skip it and just pretend to be a star with this awesome microphone! Your would-be diva can play all of her favorite songs from streaming services with Bluetooth to sing along. With an 8-hour battery life, the party can go on and on.

What’s better than arts and crafts? Arts and crafts you can play with! The set comes with everything your 8-year-old girl will need to paint and decorate four fun squishy toys. Once they’re dry, they’re all set to squish to their heart’s content! (Why is it so satisfying?!)

Ramona Quimby, most beloved character from most beloved author Beverly Cleary, has delighted readers for decades. Your child will giggle reading about all her wacky misadventures over the course of four books: Ramona the Brave, Ramona the Pest, Beezus and Ramona, and, appropriately, Ramona Quimby, Age 8.

We absolutely love these pineapple-patterned roller skates. And because they’re adjustable, your child won’t outgrow them in a single season! The high-top boot design offers ankle support, which will keep them safe and comfortable while they’re having fun. (Do they come in adult sizes? Asking for a me.)

We love a gift that serves more than one purpose, and this kit is a 3-in-1. Part science experiment (watch crystals form on your unicorn statue), part art project (paint the unicorn), and part room decor (display it) — your girl will love it every step of the way.

Fairy tales are fun, but the heroines aren’t always particularly inspiring. In this unique book of bedtime stories, your 8-year-old girl will learn about extraordinary women throughout history, with short biographies and gorgeous illustrations. There’s even space in the back of the book for them to write their own story.

The object of this game is simple: remove a fuzzy from anywhere in the highly unstable stack and replace it anywhere above where you got it from. The game requires skill and dexterity, and though it only takes 10 minutes, your girl will want to play multiple rounds.

This cool Barbie is full of surprises — in fact, that’s half the fun! Each blind pack includes one mermaid Barbie and a whole bunch of accessories. Dip her in water to reveal her true colors.

Let them know you love them to the moon and back with this gorgeous, realistic looking night light. They can even customize their moon with an array of colors and brightness. And because it’s rechargeable, there are no disposable batteries or wires necessary.

For the girl who either knows or needs to be reminded of how absolutely amazing she is, we love this fun subscription box. Each contains four to six fun items with inspirational messages to help young girls gain confidence and achieve their dreams.

This megapack includes fan-favorite dolls from the Bling series, each with multiple layers of surprises. Your child can store them neatly in the limited edition bag when they’re not playing with them — perfect for your L.O.L.-loving little lady.

This is the perfect gift for 8-year-old girls who know there’s nothing more magical than science. These 50 experiments are captivating and designed to be done as magic tricks. She’ll bend metal with water, make a coin float, and more.

Last Christmas, my daughter had a very specific request: a jewelery box with drawers and a ballerina inside that played the theme to Swan Lake. The pressure was on. Fortunately, I found this. It’s everything her little heart wanted, and I was very pleased with the quality. It’s the ideal place for your girl to store her treasures.

My kids (plural) have been using this one set for probably about 4 years and it’s still going strong. Complete with a wide variety of high quality art supplies in a sturdy, cute carrying case, it’s ideal for making masterpieces at home and on the road.

Your master builder will enjoy putting together this feature-packed Lego Friends bus just as much as they love creating adventures for the mini-dolls (included). Now, to find an RV with a slide on the back IRL…

This toy has been a hit with kids for a few years, and with good reason: it’s so cool. Put all the ingredients into the cauldron, and in a puff of real smoke, your child’s magical new friend will emerge. The perfect gift for 8-year-old girls who want to feel like a sorceress.