Wondering What’s on Their List? Here Are the Best Gifts for Big Kids Ages 7-10

For kids who aren’t quite ready for their first smartphone, the moms on our team rave about the Gizmo Watch 3 Adventure. It’s designed for parent-to-kid communication, with a larger, more durable screen and a magnetic dock for easy charging. Kids get independence, and parents get peace of mind with features like location monitoring, two-way calling, texting to approved contacts, and no internet or camera access.

If they’re ready to upgrade their 3-wheeled scooter, you won’t regret an investment in a Micro Kickboard scooter that will last for years.

State backpacks are a reader-favorite for kids because of the brand’s quality, color options, and give-back pledge. So kids will love their very own roomy duffle bag for sleepovers, sports, overnight trips, and more. Comes in 11 fun patterns.

With school phone bans and parents wanting to delay smartphone use as long as possible, MP3 players are coming back. Grab this highly-rated player that’s giving iPod vibes.

For a winner of a gift, grab an NFL sweatshirt with throwback vibes from your kid’s favorite team so they can represent with pride.

Upgrade their bedroom or play space with a comfy bean bag chair for reading, gaming, or lounging. Available in four colors.

Not your average door basketball hoop, this version has lights and a scoreboard, so it’s like kids are playing at an arcade (but parents, don’t worry, there are no sound effects).

Our editors tested this new game at this year’s Toy Fair, and it’s essentially like quarters, but with Connect Four rules. A fun pick for family game night.

The “it” shoe for girls and boys roaming the elementary and middle school hallways. Grab these early as they usually sell out each season.

For press-on nails that fit little fingers, Super Smalls’ kit has seven days worth of pretty press-on nail patterns that are also reusable.

When inspiration strikes, they’ll have 1,000 craft-ready pieces, and 33 pages of ideas will bring their imagination to life—without the mess.

Bring the school playground favorite game to your own backyard with this Gaga Outdoor Game Set. Just don’t ask me the rules, my kids try to explain it every year.

This 2-in-1 crossbody bag holds their favorite water bottle and doubles as a purse from cool brand Lululemon.

For kids who love gymnastics, tumbling, or generally bouncing around, these easy-to-inflate mats allow for plenty of fun, at-home practice. Multiple colors and lengths available.

Young soccer fans will love the latest Lionel Messi jersey to rep their favorite #10.

Sports are more fun when the ball glows! Kids will have a ball (see what we did there?) for hours outside with this glowing soccer ball. More colors available.

For many, the holidays are just the start of the snowy season. This sled is designed to be safe and adventurous, and will get your kiddo excited to go outside even in the dead of winter.

As a seasoned library volunteer, I can say these are always a hot commodity in the elementary school. Grab the just-released 2026 version so they won’t have to be on the waitlist.

A big-ticket gift that’s sure to get plenty of use of this winter, this fun (and nostalgic) arcade-style Pop-A-Shot basketball game is great to play with family or friends.

Make the family pet the main character with this retro, personalized T-shirt. Just submit a few pics of your pet and select fonts and colors for a custom gift they’ll love to wear. Kids sizes and long-sleeve tees available.

Have a future meteorologist on your hands? Let them create clouds, track wind speed, experiment with rainfall, simulate storms, and more with this interactive STEM toy.

Kids can make this chameleon come to life by building and coding it to move!

This kid’s version of a landline phone is all the buzz in elementary schools. Kids can call friends, neighbors, Grandma, or whoever you add to your approved contact list. It comes with unlimited calls to other Tin Cans, no subscription with a ‘Party Line’ available to call numbers on their approved contact list.

Kids can create stickers with their very own art. Just draw, snap a pic, and use Bluetooth to connect to the sticker printer.

Know an older kid who’d love to learn to crochet? This beginner’s kit allows them to create their very own Harry Potter with his signature scarf—how cute?!

This new-release LEGO set inspired by the new Wicked: For Good movie will keep the excitement going through the holidays, featuring Elphaba, Glinda, and a fllying monkey. Plus, it’ll be a great activity to keep kids busy during winter break!

Can you believe Clueless turned 30 this year? Little fashionistas can dress their American Girl dolls as Cher or Dionne in these adorable, limited edition outfits.

If you have a budding Sephora tween, they’ll love their very own vanity with a lighted mirror. It could also double as a desk for crafting, coloring, homework, and more!

With this five-pack of influencer-approved Sol De Janeiro perfume sprays, they can sample multiple scents, but warning, once they try (and smell!) these products, they might be hooked.

Friendship bracelets are still a core kid-activity, so grab this personalized set with letter beads and more to spark their creativity.

A jean jacket is a staple no matter your age. This one can include fun designs of your child’s choice, as well as their name written across its back.

Kids love Lilo & Stitch, and with the new live-action movie out this year, they can have their very own animatronic Stitch with 100 sound and motion combinations.

Have your kids been singing Golden and Soda Pop since the summer, too? Grab this cozy Huntrix sweatshirt they’ll love! Saja Boys also available.

If your kids couldn’t stop yelling “Chicken Jockey” this year, then they’ll love this LEGO set highlighting the fight scene in 2025’s A Minecraft Movie.

This Star Wars version of a lava lamp will be a hit for young fans to decorate their room. A light saber lamp is also available.

The Jellycat craze continues, and this Amusables pizza is a funny and adorable addition to their collection of stuffed toys.

Know a kid who loves to bake? This cake pop maker makes it so much easier. If you’ve ever made cake pops from scratch, the ease of this baking tool is an IYKYK situation.

Kids love a fidget, and this sensory box was designed by an occupational therapist so their picks are expert-approved.

If they love their Nintendo Switch, grab this new Mario game for their collection, just released in October.

Is a Nintendo Switch 2 on their wishlist? Up their gaming with a Pro Controller that includes rumble effects and more.

For hands-on, screen-free fun, this tub of Air Dough lets kids create with low-mess. Plus, all they have to do is let their creations dry overnight to harden.

I know, I know, but kids will always laugh at a fart joke—and this fun (and informational!) game means they’re off screens, interacting with each other, and having fun!