20 Best Toys & Gift Ideas for 8 Year Old Girls in 2024

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This delightful novel is stuffed full of stories of strong women, proud women, rule breakers and path pavers. The kind of role models that your little girl can truly look up to as an inspiration. Teach your daring darling how to overcome any obstacle that life throws in her path, just as Frida Kahlo overcame polio to become a world-renowned painter. Turn your princess into a queen while regaling her with the story of Queen Elizabeth the First. Help your daughter learn ways to handle stress in her life, whether it's a test she fears failing or bullies at school, just like how Simone Biles pushed through the pressures to succeed and won five Olympic gold medals for gymnastics. Accompanied by beautiful illustrations from over 60 female artists across the world, these bedtime stories are sure to inspire your little one to the greatest that she, and you, know that she can be!

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The short, one-page stories featured in this book are the perfect length for bedtime stories or for your little girl to read on her own. The women in this book have advanced our civilization and knowledge in ways that are incalculable and these stories are presented in easy-to-understand chunks that help your little one digest the lessons that she can be, and do, anything that she puts her mind too. These stories do not focus on physical attraction but instead reinforce kindness, patience, and confidence which are excellent lessons for any child, not just girls!

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This book makes a great gift for 8 year old girl who may be struggling to find her place between childhood and adolescence by giving her examples of female role models who strove to be different.

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It also includes a variety of beads such as wooden beads, iridescent donut beads, mini start beads, round beads, cube beads, and cylinder beads. There are also large bottles, jump rings, spools, mini clothespins, elastic cord, and even twine as well as many others.

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Your little girl can become the ultimate crafter with this kit. This amazing gift encourages creativity and self-expression along with hand-eye coordination. She can create dozens of designs and let her imagination soar. Once done crafting, she can gift her creations to friends and family.

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The sheer number of craft materials can spell endless hours of creative and imaginative play. It is also excellent for creating an opportunity for 8-year-old girls to create something they can give to their friends. This can also be a great gift for 9 year old girls.

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Wild clothing changes, haircuts, and jewelry abound and you may struggle with letting your child have her independence while still steering clear of any irreparable changes to her appearance. With LDreamam’s Temporary Hair Chalk Pens, your child is free to explore her self-expression with a dozen different colors. Simply wet her hair, run the chalk pens through the portion that you would like to color, and set with a hairdryer. Each application will last up to three days and wash out with shampoo and water! The bright, vibrant colors will show up spectacularly on all hair colors and types and can even be blended together for a more personalized look!

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Hair chalks are an ideal way to try out a new hair coloring without resorting to permanent or even semi-permanent dyes which can lead to hair damage. These chalk pens are made of non-toxic and environmentally friendly materials that are easy to apply and even easier to clean. Use them daily or break them out at your little one’s next slumber party, the uses are endless!

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A perfect and temporary way to let your budding adolescent explore her individuality without worrying about permanent consequences!

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This scientific kit comes with everything your future chemist needs to explore the hidden and tiny world all around her. It includes both pre-fabricated slides featuring objects like peacock feathers and insects as well as blank slides she can use to further her exploration of the microscopic world. Collection vials and tweezers provide all the scientific tools she’ll need to set out on her very own journey of exploration. Then document that journey with the activity journal as she learns the scientific method. This is the perfect gift for any child with a knack for the sciences!

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This microscope features a two-in-one light source and is capable of producing magnification levels between 30 and 400 times the original size. An easy-to-use focusing knob brings the tiniest details into sharp, mind-boggling focus. The activity journal not only provides a place for your little bio-engineer to record her own scientific musings but also includes pages of information relating to commonly found objects such as dust mites. This kit is also a great way to introduce the concept of STEM learning which may spark your child’s interest in the fields of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics--paving the way for the future.

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This all-in-one microscope and scientific toolset is the perfect gift for the budding scientist in your life!

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Each design features a highly detailed hood and tail to let your little one truly embody her favorite mythical animal. These pajamas also make ideal Halloween costumes, especially in colder parts of the country. The loose-fitting design allows for easy layering and keeps the seams from tearing or splitting as she runs and plays!

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The high-quality fabric helps keep this onesie looking as good as the day you got it, despite months of use. The button-up front will give your little one a fine-motor skill workout that allows the self-independence to dress. The rear zippered closure provides quick access in case of emergencies. Wrist and ankle cuffs keep the loose-fitting material from slipping under her feet while she walks and the delightful unicorn is available in several colorings and styles.

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Who wouldn’t want to race downstairs Christmas morning to open presents dressed as an adorable unicorn!?!

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These simple mini notes will work perfectly for their little notes to you and their friends, or work perfectly for doodling and design. Give them the sort of bright color that you associate with their smiling face, and give them a great way to practice spelling and drawing on their own.

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Beyond the beautiful neon background hiding beneath the blackboard-like matte finish on the cards, these great scratch art notes will provide your daughter with a way to make quick notes for herself or for her friends. She will be practicing her literacy skills without realizing it and making great art for her room or for the refrigerator.

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This product gives them a great way to communicate and work on their art skills, with the added benefit of bright and vibrant colors no matter what they choose to create. You could also use this as a present for 7 year old girls.

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The kit comes with a variety of color-coded looms, a number of beads, embroidery floss in 22 different colors, and a beading needle. It also comes with a carrying case and an instruction book.

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The Friends 4 Ever Jewelry kit lets your 8-year-old girl explore her creative side. Once she gets used to the weaving wheels she won’t need the instruction book anymore. She’ll be distracted for hours creating her own unique designs. She can use her creations to accessorize her wardrobe or gift to friends and family. She can also learn how to instruct others by teaching them how to use the looms.

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It’s great for fostering social relationships and encouraging cooperative play. It can be a wonderful activity for those weekend little girls’ party that your 8-year-old girl is craving for.

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This great water bottle from Just My Style is the perfect way to help curb her doodling, to find an appropriate and enjoyable outlet for all that flair. The BPA-free water bottle comes complete with everything she’ll need to color up her life in a constructive way, and will secretly encourage her to drink more water in the meantime.

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Get her drinking more water and give her a safe place to exercise her doodle muscles with this great gift idea. The kit comes with five bright coloring markers to help her brighten up her hydration routine.

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This product is a fun and interactive way for your daughter to spruce up her personal water bottle, as well as a great way to get her to want a water bottle at all.

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After removing the packaging protecting the shell itself, there are six “pearl surprise” balls inside, each of which contains an outfit or accessory compatible with all LOL Dolls in this line. The main event is a foaming seashell that dissolves in water to reveal your child’s new friend--and her little sister! The dolls are small, but the carrying case is a good size for travel and makes toting the set along on trips or outings easy, clean, and stylish. The carrying case also acts as a shell-shaped doll stand for display purposes if the set is going to be a more stationary fixture.

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Imaginative play is a key part of child development. This little package encourages creative play as well as things like matching and categorical abilities as children try to put together fun outfits and accessories for their dolls.

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The doll comes with a little sister, which makes cooperative play an option, and also sets a sweet example of family and female bonding. The shell acts as a display and carrying case for all of the tiny pieces as well, so this is a great travel kit for the car, plane, or simply when trying to distract while out at dinner.

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With the Crochet Art Kit, your young girl will now be introduced to this wonderful hobby. It comes with crochet hooks, a plastic needle, and yarn in 7 different colors.

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I wish I had one of these kits growing up! The art of crochet has never gone out of style. This wonderful bonding experience is perfect to share with your little one. While little ones learn how to crochet, they’ll be working on dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and self-expression.

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Like knitting, crocheting is a wonderful pastime or hobby. It helps foster creativity and imagination, improves dexterity, and enhance hand-eye coordination as well as fine motor skills. It’s also great for developing spatial intelligence.

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The only thing that kids need to tell Atrie what to do it a table or computer, a piece of paper, and 4 AA batteries that are not included with purchase. Artie doesn’t even require an internet connection because he has his own built-in WIFI that can wirelessly connect to your computer or tablet.

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After he is connected, Artie teaches your child coding languages through fun games and easy to follow tutorials on your tablet. By sending instructions on what to draw to Artie, he uses the marker on his base to bring your child’s creation to life!

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If you want a gift the teacher modern and practical tools, Artie is a really great option. We love that it is super easy to use and has a fun and adorable face. We also love that it comes in at a price point that won’t break the bank.

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The physical houses are super small and only allow your child to peer into the contents of the house through a magnifying glass window on the second floor. Each building comes with two residents that live inside their houses.

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When you open the app, you essentially shrink down small enough to explore your neighborhoods and learn more about your neighbors. Children create a Nanables avatar that looks just like them before they enter their ner neighborhood. New buildings unlock new and exciting games and activities.

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What we loved most about this option is that it comes in a pack of 3 to really get your child’s neighborhood up and off of the ground quickly! Be aware that once you get their neighborhood started, they will quickly want to add more and more buildings to complete their virtual world.

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To play, everyone has to put an odd and uncomfortable mouthpiece in their mouth that separates their teeth and lips to making talking pretty difficult. Each player takes turns drawing a card and simply saying the words on the card while all of the other players try and guess.

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As you can imagine, this game generates an endless amount of giggles. Not only does everyone participating in the game look incredibly silly, but it is also super fun to try and watch them try to talk. If your little one loves funny games, this is sure to be a hit.

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