Age-By-Age Toy Buying Guide

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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)

About this information: American Toy Institute, Inc. (ATI) is the charitable foundation of the American toy industry association, Toy Manufacturers of America (TMA).

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Age-By-Age Toy Buying Guide

EkuaH says:

October 23, 2007

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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AmyH07 says:

May 12, 2007

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.

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