Age-By-Age Toy Buying Guide
Nine to 12 Years Old
Abilities and Interests
Preteenagers begin to develop hobbies and life-long interests
and enjoy crafts, model kits, magic sets, advanced construction
sets, science kits and sophisticated jigsaw puzzles. Active
play finds its expression in team sports. Painting, sculpting,
ceramics and other art projects continue to be of interest.
Toy Suggestions
- Sports equipment and protective gear
- Bicycle and helmet
- Ice or roller skates/in-line skates and protective gear
- Advanced construction sets
- Jigsaw puzzles, including three-dimensional puzzles
- Puppets, marionettes and theaters
- Remote control vehicles
- Model kits
- Science kits
- Magic sets
- Craft and handiwork kits
- Art supplies
- Playing cards
- Board games
- Chess, checkers, dominoes and other strategy games
- Tabletop sports
- Video games
- Electronic games
- Electric trains
- Musical instruments
- Books (biography, mystery, adventure, science fiction)
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Member Comments On...
Age-By-Age Toy Buying Guide
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Thank you Toy Expert, it is a really usefull web site...
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I think it's probably often not necessary to buy the "trendier" versions of some of these items, especially if the child is very young. Sometimes I wonder, when they slap Spiderman on something to up the price, is it worth it every time to buy?
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These are good suggestions but try not to fall into the trap I did where I felt my child deserved everything on the list. I have so much STUFF as a result, its annoying. And what happens is the child learns to play with one thing for 5 minutes before going on to the next rater than REALLY playing with any one thing. Too much is less, IMO.
