The best gifts for nine-year-olds, picked by nine-year-olds and parents
A toy tester has compiled a guide to gifts for nine-year-olds, drawing on children’s feedback, parents’ views and advice from play experts. The article argues that presents suited to this age can build on children’s growing independence, confidence and interest in more challenging activities.
Suggestions span social games such as Mexican Train dominoes and Risk, creative kits and colouring pencils, electronics, construction sets, books and practical items. Testing considered children’s initial reactions and whether they returned to the toys; experts highlighted peer play, teamwork and problem-solving, while experience vouchers were offered as an option for children less interested in toys.
- The guide draws on feedback from nine-year-olds, parents and play experts.
- Picks include games, craft kits, gadgets, books and experience vouchers.
- Social play and growing independence are key themes.