30 Gifts for 8-Year-Old Girls That Encourage Curiosity and Fun

Perfect for aspiring engineers (or bored kids looking for something new), this building toy comes with 30 electric parts, but can be configured to make more than 100 different projects from a photo sensor to a mini-siren. The kit includes everything your child will need (no tools required), including a detailed instruction booklet.

In this classic game of whodunnit, you and your child will have to figure out who killed Mr. Boddy. Was it Miss Scarlet in the library with the candlestick? Professor Plum in the kitchen with the wrench? Gather clues and use a process of elimination to figure out who the culprit is.

Fairy tales are fun, but the heroines aren’t always particularly inspiring. In this unique book of bedtime stories, your 8-year-old girl will learn about extraordinary women throughout history, from mathematician Ada Lovelace to ballerina Misty Copeland. There’s even space in the back of the book for them to write their own story.

This megapack includes fan-favorite dolls from the Bling series, each with multiple layers of surprises. And since dolls are packaged in a limited-edition bag, your child can store them neatly in their room when they’re not playing with them — perfect for your L.O.L.-loving little lady.

What’s better than arts and crafts? Arts and crafts you can play with! The set comes with everything your 8-year-old girl will need to paint and decorate four fun squishy toys. Once they’re dry, they’re all set to squish to their heart’s content! (why is it so satisfying?!)

“Razor” has been synonymous with “scooter” for about 20 years now with good reason: This toy is awesome. Your girl will have a blast zipping around the neighborhood on this lightweight (but sturdy) foldable scooter. Adjustable handlebars mean that they can find the perfect ride height for them even as they keep growing.

Exploding, fire-resistant balloons, underwater volcanoes, and sticky molecules are just a few of the more than 52 experiments your 8-year-old girl can enjoy with this chemistry set for hours of educational entertainment. This set is perfect for encouraging (or starting) a love and appreciation for science.

Sure, drawing on paper is great, but a true artiste cannot be limited by one medium. These fabric markers are perfect for the visionary who wants to make their clothes truly unique (and for the parent who still wants to be able to wash those clothes back to pristine condition).

Whether they want to make gifts for friends and family or just add some panache to their own wardrobe, your 8-year-old girl will love making charm bracelets, necklaces, and more with this kit. Includes dozens of beads and charms along with five snake chain bracelets.

With this set of three cosmetic-grade gels, your sparkle-loving kiddo will be able to dazzle their skin and even hair for an extra touch of magic. Perfect for the 8-year-old girl who likes to be dainty and glittery … but is still an 8-year-old girl who giggles over gross things like snot.

The road to stardom is grueling and plagued with perils and heartaches … so skip it and just pretend to be a star with this awesome microphone! Using Bluetooth, your would-be diva can play all of their favorite songs from streaming services to sing along. With an 8-hour battery life, the party can go on and on.

The hippies got a lot of things right: peace, love, and, of course, tie-dye. Who doesn’t love all those psychedelic colors and patterns? This set includes 10 vibrant dyes and everything you’ll need, including instructions, to tie-dye. Items to tie-dye not included — you get to choose those yourself.

Screen versus paper is an ongoing debate, especially among parents… but why choose? With this set, your child can create unique fashion designs on paper and then bring them to life on a digital catwalk! Set includes art supplies, model templates, and everything you need to bring your designs to (virtual) life.

We are obsessed with these pineapple-patterned roller skates. And because they’re adjustable, your child won’t outgrow them in a single season! The high-top boot design offers ankle support, which will keep them safe and comfortable while they’re having fun. Now all they need is a roller derby name...

Your child will have to figure out who in a charming cast of six canine characters is guilty of various doggy crimes. Which pooch chewed on the slipper? Who pooped on the carpet? They’ll have all the clues, but it’s up to your kid to put them all together! Includes 40 mysteries ranging from easy to difficult.

In this quick-paced game, two to four players have to get rid of all their tiles by making a series of runs and matches. Easy to learn but a (fun!) challenge to master! Your kiddo will enjoy figuring out their winning strategy.

What’s better than a fairy? A fairy who’s also a mermaid! Each doll comes in a fairy-sized, light up “jar” and four surprises. Another surprise: her color-changing wings!  Dip the seahorse sponge in water and brush on wings to reveal.

The earth is full of incredible treasures, and now your budding geologist can add 15 beautiful specimens to their collection. Using their magnifying glass and identification guide, they’ll learn more about hematite, rose quartz, jasper, and more.

Cook up imagination and some little toy foods at Barbie’s new restaurant! Your 8-year-old girl will have fun with Barbie and her friends (the counter and patio can serve four customers!) at the Cook 'N Grill. With six play areas and 30 accessories, there’s no limit to the story-telling possibilities.

The world of Harry Potter is vast indeed, and with this handsome, gorgeously illustrated box set, your child can delve deeper into the wizarding world with volumes consulted by Hogwarts students: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them; Quidditch Through the Ages; and The Tales of Beedle the Bard.

There’s something so incredibly satisfying about painting on a real canvas. Maybe it’s the joy of creating. Maybe it’s the feeling of being a real artist. In any case, your child will love this set, which includes 12 acrylic paints and six printed canvases as well as brushes, a smock, an easel, a palette, and a color guide.

Your child has probably been doing puzzles since they were a few months old sorting shapes, but now they’re ready for the big time. This beautiful beetle-themed puzzle is composed of a whopping (but not impossible!) 500 pieces and is perfect for a solo challenge or a family bonding activity.

Your master builder will enjoy putting together this feature-packed Lego Friends bus just as much as they love creating adventures for the mini-dolls (included). After following the instructions to assemble this functional bus, their imagination will soar as they dream up adventures for Stephanie, Mia, and Olivia.

A favorite of ’80s and ’90s babies everywhere, the idea behind Simon is very simple: Watch the lights and listen to the sounds made by the machine and then repeat them. As the game goes on, the patterns get faster and more complicated. Can you beat Simon?

Ramona Quimby, most beloved character from most beloved author Beverly Cleary, has delighted readers for decades. Your child will giggle reading about all her wacky misadventures over the course of four books: Ramona the Brave, Ramona the Pest, Beezus and Ramona, and, appropriately, Ramona Quimby, Age 8.

When it comes to getting clothing as a gift, an 8-year-old girl is in a funny position. They’re likely more interested in what they wear these days, but, at the same time, they still want toys as a gift. Problem solved with this matching toy-and-hoodie combo!

There’s a great big world out there and this book encourages your 8-year-old girl to go explore all there is to see and do. From learning how to read a map, decipher animal tracks, or figure out how, exactly, one makes a balloon animal, they’ll gain confidence and new skills with this curious book.

Learning how to code may sound intimidating, but with the help of friendly robots, your 8-year-old girl will have no problem programming over 30 experiments. Arrange a series of cards and the little robots will do as programmed. And who knows, they may just be on their way to a full-on robot army!

Let them know you love them to the moon and back with this gorgeous, realistic looking night light. They can even customize their moon with an array of colors and brightness. And because it’s rechargeable, there are no disposable batteries or wires necessary.

Nowhere in the house can families bond like in the kitchen — there’s just something about gathering together around food that brings people closer together. With this monthly subscription box, you and your kiddo will receive kid-friendly recipes to make delicious new foods and lots of happy memories.