When it comes to finding gifts for teens and pre-teens, sometimes we are searching for ideas. At this age, these ‘not quite children’ and ‘not quite adults’ are likely to have very different wants from when they were very young. When looking for that just-right gift that will please them we should look for things they might not have thought of for themselves. All we need to know is just a little bit about their likes and activities and we can custom fit the gift to give the kid.
Here are some ideas to help us choose the gift that will delight them.
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For the teen or pre-teen that is into basketball, we can support that game by helping them play it even after dark. If they have a basketball hoop at home, chances are they like to play into the evening hours after school. These GlowCity LED lights fit onto the rim of the basketball hoop and offer super brightness. The lights are shielded to protect against impact, so they will last. This fits all standard size rims and attaches with strong tape. Powered by batteries, this has a weatherproof battery case that adheres to a velcro fastener. It stays in place with an adhesive backing.
Many children get involved with soccer when they are very young. For these kids, continuing to develop their skills is necessary for them to keep up with the sport. During those hot summer days, the evening hours are more favorable to play. Here is a set of cones and soccer ball that will let them play into those low light times. This GlowCity set comes with a soccer ball that lights up when impacted. It will stay lit for 30 seconds. There is a bonus battery and toolset for this so the preinstalled batteries can be changed. There are 6 LED lighted agility cones, so fun can be had running drills.
The onset of puberty makes many kids start to take an interest in physical fitness. They may be wanting to try out for school sports. If so, developing their core strength will help no matter what sport they choose. This Elite Sportz ab wheel roller is just right for developing abdominal muscles. It has a sturdy construction that assists a movement that trains the abdomen in effective and safe ways. Its roller will work on any flat surface and the compact design takes up very little space. There are even video instructions on the company website to help get started.
Many teens and pre-teens grow out of their childhood bike and into a larger, mountain bike style. These tough and rugged bikes are great for adventure. Even though these bikes are durable, nobody wants to ride on a wet bike seat. That is where this YardStash waterproof bicycle cover comes in. It has a reflective cover so it can be visible at night. It will fit one or more bikes with its 78-inch length, 28-inch width, and 40-inch tall size. It will protect from sunlight, dust, rain, and snow. Air vents help release moisture, it has a windproof buckle and the bottom is tightened with a drawstring to keep it secure.
Many kids in their teens take a sudden interest in music and are considering taking up a musical instrument. This Mendini drum kit is just the right thing for kids who like percussion. This set comes with a bass drum with pedal, snare drum with stand, tom-toms, and hi-hat cymbals with a foot pedal. There is also a 10-inch crash cymbal with a bass drum-mounted stand. The throne is height adjustable and it comes with a pair of drumsticks. Everything is there and ready for set up and play.
With these great ideas, choosing a gift for a teen or pre-teen is easy. They will be surprised and grateful for our thoughtfulness and enjoy these gifts for years to come.
