34 Best Gifts for 11, 12 and 13 Year Old Girls (2026)

An ultra-compact cutting machine for custom cards, decals and labels. It is the priciest gift on this page, so it suits a girl who already loves making things and will use it for years. It has 4.57 stars from 153 ratings at Target.

Opaque water-based paint markers with a reversible medium tip, made for decorating almost any surface. Good for a girl who doodles on everything, with 4.81 stars from 316 ratings at Target.

Soft-core artist pencils that blend smoothly, a real step up from school pencils for a girl who draws. They have 4.87 stars from 1,965 ratings at Target.

Forty-eight colors in a plastic case, with two tips on each marker, handy for lettering, journaling and coloring. Target lists it for all ages and shows 4.7 stars from 181 ratings.

A notebook plus a pile of stickers, tape and other supplies for decorating it, labeled for teens. A quiet gift for a girl who likes to scrapbook, with 4.8 stars from more than 4,100 ratings on Amazon.

A tie-dye kit with 18 pre-filled dye bottles, refill packs and accessories in a carry tub, a good project for a sleepover with a stack of white tees. It has 4.6 stars from 1,660 ratings at Walmart.

Flat clay beads in dozens of colors with letter beads for names and words, so she can make bracelets to trade with friends. It is the cheapest craft here and has 4.7 stars from nearly 18,800 ratings on Amazon.

A beginner embroidery set with hoops, thread, needles and stitch guides, made for kids and adults. A slow, calm hobby for a girl who likes to work with her hands, with 4.6 stars from more than 2,200 ratings on Amazon.

Everyone draws a word, passes it on, and the next player guesses what they see, so the answers drift in funny ways. Target lists it for ages 12 and up, with 4.7 stars from 529 ratings.

Get your team to guess the word without saying any of the forbidden ones. A classic for sleepovers, listed for ages 13 and up, with 4.7 stars from 134 ratings at Target.

A category game for two teams: flip a card such as types of cheese and race to shout answers. Target lists it for ages 10 and up, with 4.5 stars from 127 ratings.

A fast card game with no turns: everyone arranges their cards at the same time, and a round takes about ten minutes. Listed for ages 10 and up, with 4.8 stars from 80 ratings at Target.

For 2 to 12 players: two teams try to read each other's minds. Target lists it for ages 14 and up, so it suits a 13 year old who plays with older siblings or parents. It has 4.6 stars from 284 ratings.

The goal is to give the same answer as everyone else, and the cow-print box is a gift in itself. Listed for ages 10 and up, with 4.7 stars from 285 ratings at Target.

A press-your-luck card game where every flip can score a round or bust it. Rounds are quick and it is the cheapest game here, with 4.7 stars from 924 ratings at Walmart.

Lace-up quad skates in the classic roller-rink style, the one active gift in this section. They come in several sizes, so check the size chart. They have 4.6 stars from more than 3,800 ratings on Amazon.

A light-up sign box with interchangeable letters, emojis and two markers, so she can post a new quote or inside joke whenever she likes. It has 4.6 stars from more than 11,400 ratings on Amazon.

Throws moving aurora colors across the walls and ceiling, with 33 light effects and a remote. It turns a bedroom into a hangout, with 4.3 stars from more than 10,800 ratings on Amazon.

A 17-foot string of 50 LEDs with clips for hanging printed or instant photos, with a remote and 8 light modes. Pair it with an instant camera, and it has 4.6 stars from more than 5,200 ratings on Amazon.

A thick throw with a bubble-wave faux fur side, made for movie nights on the bed or the couch. It has 4.9 stars from 1,724 ratings at Target.

A 16-inch plush from the fuzzy FuzzAMallow line, the kind of squishy pillow that ends up on a tween's bed. It has 4.9 stars from 29 ratings at Walmart.

A hoodie and blanket in one, made for lounging at home. It is sized for adults, so it will be roomy on a tween, and it has 4.8 stars from more than 2,200 ratings on Amazon.

A stainless steel bottle you can sip through the built-in straw or tip back and swig, sold in lots of colors. It has 4.68 stars from more than 18,800 ratings at Target.

A 3 fl oz fragrance mist for a first signature scent, in a bottle she will want on her dresser. It has 4.8 stars from more than 7,300 ratings at Target.

A three-piece satin set for waves without a curling iron: wrap, sleep, take it out in the morning. Target lists it for ages 9 and up, with 4.8 stars from 1,628 ratings.

Sixteen star-shaped pimple patches in a pink pack, a small gift that makes breakouts a bit more fun. It has 4.7 stars from 151 ratings at Target.

A box of 30 no-glue press-on nails in a short oval shape that goes on in minutes. A good first manicure, with 4.6 stars from 200 ratings at Target.

A creamy, non-sticky lip gloss that has become a drugstore favorite, with more than 13,700 ratings and 4.6 stars at Target. Target lists it for ages 13 and up, so it is best for the older end of this range.

A palm-sized waterproof speaker with a loop strap that clips to a backpack. About 4 inches wide and half a pound, it has 4.6 stars from 142 ratings at Target.

An instant camera that prints credit-card-sized photos, which makes it a favorite for sleepovers and trips. Check whether film is included in the listing, because Instax Mini film is often sold separately. It has 4.4 stars from 950 ratings at Walmart.

A mid-century style suitcase record player that also plays music over Bluetooth, for a girl who wants vinyl in her room. It has 4.1 stars from 599 ratings at Walmart.

Lightweight Bluetooth headphones with up to 57 hours of battery life, so they last for weeks of school and car rides. They have 4.6 stars from more than 16,400 ratings on Amazon.

A fantasy adventure about a girl who gets a ticket from her missing brother to a secret Bureau of Supernatural Affairs. It is the first of a series, and the paperback has 4.7 stars from more than 4,400 ratings on Amazon.

Tickets or popcorn for a movie outing with friends, so it is a gift of time together rather than another object. It has 4.6 stars from 165 ratings at Walmart.