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Gift Ideas for 5th Grade Girls

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Buying for kids of different ages can be really tough.

Being that my daughter is in fifth grade, she’s sort of an expert on what 5th grade girls would want for the holidays.

So I put her to work on making this gift guide.

What to buy for 5th grade girls - gift guide

5th Grade Girls

Chesney and I sat down and put together this list based on what she and several of her friends would want.

From hygiene products to tech gadgets, 5th grade girls are quite complex. It helps to know what they’re into too.

Are you shopping for a tomboy?

Or an avid reader?

Or gamer?

Perhaps a fashionista?

Whatever her fancy, these gifts are sure to please the majority.

 ALEX Spa Sketch It Nail Pens Salon SHANY Nail Art Set (24 Famous Colors Nail Art Polish, Nail Art Decoration) Tinksky 50 Sheets 3D Design Self-adhesive Tip Nail Art Stickers Decals(Random Color Pattern)

Nail polish. (above) Here’s an area you really can’t go wrong.

Unless there is a family rule in place where nail polish isn’t allowed, pretty nails are something all girls–young and old–can bond over.

They can be a conversation starter and having a nail salon themed sleep over party is always a blast for the little ladies.

Be sure to have plenty of colors and stickers on hand.

These sets are reasonably priced and provide great variety.

Movie tickets are an awesome gift for 5th grade girls

Movie Tickets. If you ask my daughter when she had the most fun with her friends she’d tell you it was when a group of them went to see a movie–without the parents.

It was a totally kid-friendly movie, but just having that freedom made it an adventure.

Scoop up a few tickets for her and her friends and put them in a box full of movie candy or in her stocking.

Gift Cards. When in doubt, gift cards are always safe.

You can save on hundreds of them here!

Purses. This is the age where some of the girls are going to want to start carrying a purse so they’re prepared for that time of the month.

Some might just be getting into wearing some light make up and want to feel grown up and lady like with their favorite lip gloss en tote.

In any case, this is another chance to make a statement, be trendy, or show off your taste in… horror? Yep. Zombies are IN.

 Genius_Baby 3D Style 2D Drawing Cartoon Handbag Shoulder Canvas Messenger Bag Bow Handbags (Pink) Pinky Family Cute Cat Ear Kids Handbags Candy Color Crossbody Bags PU Leather Shoulder Bags (pink) ZGMYC Cat Tassel Shoulder Bag Small Coin Purse Crossbody Satchel for Kids Girls,Grey(Small)

Things to go in that purse: Beauty and hygiene stuff. At this age, they most likely need deodorant and may want to start some sort of facial cleansing routine to prevent hormonal breakouts.

The products below are light and won’t over dry.

If you’re thinking about giving makeup other than lip gloss, make sure to ask their parents first.

Otherwise be sure to stick to soft neutral tones.

 Keep it Kind Fresh Kidz Natural Roll On Deodorant 24 Hour Protection - Girls Kidskin - Gentle Skin Cleanser Anti-Inflammatory Frothy Skin Cleanser for Kids Preteens with Sensitive Dry Oily Skin Hydrating for All Skin Types, Eczema Rosacea, No Parabens Sulfates Fragrance Gluten Expressions Girl / 7-piece Flavored Lip Gloss Set 0.7 oz each L.A. Girl Beauty Brick Eyeshadow, Nudes, 0.42 Ounce

Gadgets. In an age of technology, some gadgets are necessities.

If your 5th grader doesn’t have some sort of ereader or mp3 player, these are a must have.

Along with a Kindle Unlimited membership.

But other fun gadget-type things like invisible ink pens make classic pastimes like passing notes fun.

These ‘yes’, ‘no’, ‘maybe’, buttons make having an ordinary conversation a whole new hilarious experience–fun for friends or the family.

 NO Sound Button ,Yes Sound Button ,Set of 2 Bit Coding Robot (Blue) SyPen Invisible Disappearing Ink Pen Marker Secret spy Message Writer with uv Light Fun Activity for Kids Party Favors Ideas Gifts and Stock Stuffers, (12 Pack) Fire HD 10 Tablet with Alexa Hands-Free, 10.1

Playmation and accessories. Check out the whole post I did here.

Seriously endless fun for girls and boys in 5th grade!

Now with even more fun accessories…

Playmation and accessories. Perfect gift for 5th grade girls

Prepaid phone. Depending on the situation, it might be a little early for a phone.

But if she’s ready, Sprint has a great first phone for 5th grade girls. AND you can enter to win one below! 😀

The best smartphone for kids - Elevate review

Good headphones. Especially if they have noisy siblings.

Whether they use them to watch YouTube videos in peace or to rock out to their favorite tunes, it’s great to have high quality noise canceling headphones.

Also, great to help them focus on homework.

Ches loves her Flip Headphones because they can also act as speakers.

Or, good quality ear buds are an excellent option too.

Check out the set here for boys in high school.

Squishy Things. While gifting the typical plush creature is nice, it’s difficult to know what to do with all the stuffed friends after you’ve accumulated, well, a lot.

So, if you want your gift to be one that is appreciated for years to come, meet the Squishmallows.

Teen girl hugging a stack of Squishmallows - These are the best gifts for EVERYONE!

These adorable and irresistible blobs of soft, squishy happiness are the greatest gift for 5th grade girls.

They’re also great for anyone between the ages of 0 and 120. Every time I see them at Costco or Walgreens, I have to buy 1–or 6.

The kids are just as obsessed as I am, and even my mom is now using one as her bedtime pillow.

I even hugged one the whole way home from the hospital after having hernia surgery–these guys are the best friends you’ll ever have!Squishmallow Kellytoy 8” Rainbow Tie Dye Unicorn Super Soft Plush Toy Pillow Animal Pet Pal Buddy (Rainbow Unicorn)Squishmallow Kellytoy 8” Rainbow Tie Dye Unicorn Super Soft Plush Toy Pillow Animal Pet Pal Buddy (Rainbow Unicorn)Kellytoy Squishmallow 8 Inch Hoot the Gray Owl Super Soft Plush Toy Pillow PetKellytoy Squishmallow 8 Inch Hoot the Gray Owl Super Soft Plush Toy Pillow Pet

Plus, they’re machine washable. I have washed and dried the three on my bed numerous times and they come out like new every time.

Girly crafty stuff. I’m so happy to see the tradition of friendship bracelets live on.

Granted, they’ve gotten a bit more complex since I was a kid with rainbow rubber bands and looms.

But the kids are still excited about embroidery floss too.

These kits make it even more fun to learn new designs and techniques.

Sewing is also a big hit.

DIY stuffed animals are amazing for any age.

 Choose Friendship My Friendship Bracelet Maker Kit, Kids Jewelry Kit, Bracelet Craft Kit Jewelry Making Bracelet Kit, Travel Edition ALEX DIY Friends Forever The Orb Factory PlushCraft Kitten Club 3D Soft Craft

Minecraft. The game, the app, the books, the mods… This one is such a big deal we decided to dedicate an entire gift guide for people who love Minecraft.

Check it out!

This is still a huge hit amongst 5th grade girls.


About Shelley

Mother of two living in Montana. Graduated from Benedictine University with a BS in nutrition science. I love food, fitness, reading, and all things science. I'm the sister that travels.

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Comments

  1. Angela Garland says

    November 13, 2015 at 3:30 pm

    Love these gift ideas! I have 2 fifth grade nieces that I have to buy for!

  2. Sandra Watts says

    November 13, 2015 at 5:23 pm

    This would be really nice. I don’t even own a cell phone.

  3. Sue Hull says

    November 13, 2015 at 6:13 pm

    My niece is in 6th grade and loves all these wonderful ideas.She has a phone but my sister blocked the internet.She can only go on it with my sisters permission. I think its a great thing that parents can block the web.She just mostly plays games.There’s so many cute phone cases.I noticed this said it was a giveaway but didnt see what it was for.

  4. Sue Hull says

    November 13, 2015 at 6:14 pm

    My niece is in 6th grade and loves all these wonderful ideas.She has a phone but my sister blocked the internet.She can only go on it with my sisters permission. I think its a great thing that parents can block the web.She just mostly plays games.There’s so many cute phone cases.

  5. Rachel C says

    November 14, 2015 at 6:49 am

    I have a daughter this age. Thanks for the ideas! I like the purse idea and the tech.

  6. Jeanna says

    November 14, 2015 at 7:29 am

    We are currently thinking about getting our 11yr old a phone! This would be even better than adding him to our plan! Thanks for the great review!

  7. Julie Lundstrom says

    November 14, 2015 at 11:25 am

    My kids would like the Boost TV Anywhere. They would have fun watching their shows anywhere.

  8. Julie Lundstrom says

    November 14, 2015 at 11:26 am

    I like having games, movies and apps on a phone that is especially for kids.

  9. Laurie says

    November 14, 2015 at 12:09 pm

    Great gift ideas. My daughter would love the ipod touch.

  10. vickie couturier says

    November 14, 2015 at 12:10 pm

    I think this would be perfect for my grandsons first phone,,i like the no monthly contracs

  11. Suellen Johnson says

    November 14, 2015 at 12:22 pm

    This article about 5th grade girls has helped me a lot. Some of the items I had never heard of so I got to check them out! Gives me a heads up if she mentions one of them. Puts this gramma in the now!

  12. Darlene A. Frederick says

    November 14, 2015 at 12:35 pm

    This would be great for me, considering I don’t even own a cell phone. I know it’s crazy, right?

  13. Peggy Doty says

    November 14, 2015 at 1:37 pm

    My father could sure use this.

  14. John Eng says

    November 14, 2015 at 2:39 pm

    Great gift ideas. I think Boost Mobile is a perfect example of how to save money but without sacrifice. 2GB growing to 5Gb for only $30 a mont is a great deal!

  15. Rommel says

    November 14, 2015 at 4:29 pm

    This looks like a great phone. Love the Alcatel OneTouch brand.

  16. Tenley Erickson says

    November 14, 2015 at 4:58 pm

    i love all of your gift suggestions! Our Fifth Grader would love all of them. This phone is really great. I really appreciate all of its features.

  17. Sue Barney says

    November 14, 2015 at 9:42 pm

    I would Love to win this I dont have a cell phone and I like that Boost is a no contract service!

  18. Candace Galan-Calderon says

    November 15, 2015 at 12:18 pm

    I love the gift ideas but I really have just all boys to shop for, wish I could shop for more girly things!

  19. Sheila V. says

    November 15, 2015 at 12:39 pm

    This is an affordable phone with lots of add ons, depending on your family’s budget.

  20. michelle fuller says

    November 15, 2015 at 2:24 pm

    I do not have children, but i like you gift ideas. I need a cell phone; the Boost sounds perfect for my needs/budget.

  21. Megan Lafko says

    November 15, 2015 at 2:37 pm

    Your daughter did a great job with selections! I have a 6th grader and I dropped a few of her picks into my cart at Amazon. She will love the monster bag!!!

  22. Melinda Ortega says

    November 16, 2015 at 11:04 am

    I would love this for my daughter, her phone screen is cracked. That’s no bueno!

  23. Pam says

    November 17, 2015 at 10:47 am

    This is a perfect opportunity to select a gift for my 5th grad granddaughter!

  24. Barbara Montag says

    November 18, 2015 at 10:21 pm

    This phone would be great for our tween grand daughter.
    No contract – love it!
    thank you

  25. Jessica says

    November 20, 2015 at 1:56 pm

    My 9 yr old is the only one out of her friends without a phone she has been wanting one badly!

  26. denise low says

    November 27, 2015 at 6:40 pm

    My little grandson has been wanting one of these phones. He would love it.

  27. Elizabeth H. says

    November 27, 2015 at 11:24 pm

    I really need a new phone. I would really like to win.

  28. Melissa Teears says

    November 28, 2015 at 7:36 am

    This would be a great phone to start my son off with. He has been asking for a phone for awhile.

  29. Tammy Woodall says

    November 28, 2015 at 10:48 am

    My niece would love the SHANY Nail Art Set for Christmas. She is always doing her nails (and everyone elses as well). This phone looks like a good one with a lot of features.

  30. amanda sakovitz says

    November 28, 2015 at 4:21 pm

    Love these gift ideas. My niece would love these.

  31. Sarah L says

    November 28, 2015 at 5:15 pm

    My niece would like one of the bracelet making kits. She likes making things.

  32. Sarah says

    December 23, 2015 at 4:24 pm

    Love these gift ideas. Especially the bags!

  33. Allison says

    March 12, 2017 at 10:13 am

    Amazing and lovable!

  34. Beth Bishop says

    November 27, 2017 at 5:12 am

    This list is so awesome! It has lots of different ideas that I haven’t seen on Pinterest/done by others yet. I can’t wait to use one to ask my girls!! I like the clothespin dolls a lot for some reason, they are so cute. The necklaces and scratch off cards too! Such great ideas!

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