Shopping for a girl who already has plenty of toys? These 25 Christmas gift ideas for girls ages 6 to 9 are fun to unwrap and actually get used: books, art and craft kits, experiences, outdoor gifts and meaningful keepsakes. They work for 1st, 2nd and 3rd graders, stocking stuffers, and gifts from grandparents.
Books: They love to read (or you wish they did)
1. A funny chapter book series
Kids ages 6 to 9 love finishing a whole series. A set of 3 or 4 books in the same series makes a great present to unwrap.
2. A children’s Bible or devotional for her age
Look for one written for ages 6 to 9 with short readings and pictures.
3. A joke or riddle book
Perfect for car rides and the dinner table.
4. A sticker or activity book
Puzzles, mazes and sticker scenes keep hands busy on quiet afternoons.
5. A personalized bookplate stamp or set of bookmarks
Makes her feel like a real reader with her own library. Our free printable bookmarks work as a stocking stuffer too.
Art and crafts: For the girl who is always making something
6. A big art supply box
Markers, colored pencils, crayons and a sketchbook in one box.
7. A friendship bracelet or bead kit
Great for practicing patience and making gifts for friends.
8. A paint-your-own kit
Wooden birdhouses, ceramic figures or rocks to paint.
9. A sewing or felt craft kit for beginners
Many are made for ages 6 and up with plastic needles.
10. A scrapbook or memory journal
She can fill it with drawings, tickets and photos all year.
Experiences: Gifts that do not need a shelf
11. A special day out with Mom, Dad or a grandparent
Write it on a card: lunch, a movie, ice skating, or a museum.
12. Lessons or a class
Art, dance, swimming, gymnastics or music.
13. A family zoo, aquarium or museum membership
A gift the whole family uses all year.
14. A baking day
Let her pick a recipe and bake it together, then deliver some to a neighbor.
15. A “yes day” coupon
A grown-up plans a day where the answer to small fun requests is yes.
Active and outdoor: For the girl who never sits still
16. A jump rope and sidewalk chalk set
Simple, cheap and used every day.
17. A scooter or bike helmet in her favorite color
18. A kite
Great for a windy spring day.
19. A gardening kit
Kid-size gloves, seeds and pots to grow flowers or herbs.
20. A bird feeder and bird guide
She can watch and keep a list of birds she sees.
Faith and keepsakes: Gifts with meaning
21. A prayer journal for kids
A place to write or draw prayers and thank-yous.
22. A cross or faith necklace
A keepsake she can wear to church.
23. A Christmas ornament with her name and the year
Start a tradition she will love unpacking every year.
24. A letter from you
Tell her what you love about her and tuck it into her stocking. Many kids keep these for years.
25. A Kindness Coupon Book she made for someone else
Help her make a little book of kindness coupons to give away, so Christmas is about giving too.
Our Pick for #1: The Lulu Lilly Chapter Books
If she is 6 to 9, the Lulu Lilly books are a funny, clean chapter book series about a brave 2nd grader who can hear a sad heart go thump thump. Short chapters, lots of pictures, and a kindness lesson in every book. Each one is tied to a holiday, so there is always a perfect time to read the next one.
Free for Grown-Ups: 55 Funny Chapter Books Checklist
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