KOSMOS Catan Junior
from 6 years
The children’s version of the well-known game Catan: collect resources and build.
Ages 10 and up
Gift ideas for 10-year-old girls and boys
Ten is a special birthday for many children. Here are ideas sorted by type, with a few pointers on choosing a gift that really fits.
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Games
Die Schule der magischen Tiere: Nicht zu fassen! (German)
from 6 years
A game based on the German children’s book series Die Schule der magischen Tiere. The box is in German.
Drei Magier Mogel Motte (card game)
from 7 years
A card game with a cheating theme, a fun little gift.
Ravensburger Make 'n' Break
from 8 years
A building game from Ravensburger in which you build against the clock.
KOSMOS WAS IST WAS Trumpf: Animal Records (German card game)
from 8 years
A top-trumps style card game about animal records. The cards are in German, so good for bilingual families or learners of German.
Würfelkönig (dice game)
from 8 years
A dice game for children aged 8 and up, suitable as a small gift.
Clementoni Escape Game: Die verlassene Schule (German)
from 9 years
A tabletop escape game for solving puzzles together: find clues, combine them and work out the solution. The game is in German.
Building & construction
Ravensburger GraviTrax Starter Set (marble run)
from 8 years
A marble run to build yourself: children plan, rebuild and experiment. A bigger gift that can be expanded with further sets later.
Learning & discovering
Ravensburger puzzle: Animals Around the World, 300 pcs
from 8 years
A puzzle of animals from around the world: a calm gift for putting together and discovering.
Ravensburger children's puzzle: Solar System, 300 XXL pieces
from 9 years
A 300-piece XXL puzzle on the theme of the solar system.
Crafts & drawing
Pelikan K12 opaque paint box with white and 3 brushes
from 6 years
A paint box with opaque white and three brushes, also useful for art lessons.
Shuttle Art art set, 106 pieces
from 6 years
An art set with coloured pencils, pastel crayons and watercolours: lots to try out. In Germany it also suits a school-starter gift (Einschulung).
Smowo fuse bead set with 10,000 beads
from 6 years
A big fuse bead set with pegboards: plenty of material for lots of patterns, a bigger craft gift. Ironing is a job for adults.
Books
Die schlimmste Klasse der Welt 1 (German novel)
from 8 years
The first book in a German children’s series about a school class. A German-language book, good for bilingual families or learners of German.
Die Schule der magischen Tiere 1 (German novel)
from 8 years
The first book of a German children’s series about a class where each child gets a magical animal. A German-language book, good for bilingual families or learners.
Gespensterjäger auf eisiger Spur (German novel)
from 9 years
A children's book with ghosts and adventure, a little spooky fun for readers who like some suspense. German-language, good for bilingual families or learners.
Ein Mädchen namens Willow, Band 1 (German children's novel)
from 10 years
The first book of a series about Willow. A German-language book for children who like losing themselves in stories, good for bilingual families or learners.
Outdoors & movement
HABA Terra Kids LED torch
from 6 years
A torch for den builders and explorers. A small gift for Nikolaus (St Nicholas Day, 6 December) or any time.
Walkie-talkie set for kids, 2 units with battery
from 6 years
Two radios for secret messages in the garden or while playing outdoors. They make role play with several children more exciting.
Science & experiments
Clementoni Galileo Lab: Nature under the Microscope
from 8 years
A microscope set for exploring nature up close. For curious young scientists.
KOSMOS Easy Elektro Start (experiment kit)
from 8 years
An experiment kit for first electric circuits: children build and try things out themselves. A bigger gift for young tinkerers. The instructions are in German.
Tech & cameras
Kids' camera with instant print and 32 GB card
from 5 years
A camera with instant printing: children take photos and hold the pictures straight away.
Small party favours
Kaleidoscopes as party favours for children's birthdays
from 4 years
A set of kaleidoscopes to hand out at the end of a party: small take-home gifts that show children colourful patterns.
Party favour set for children's birthdays, 60 pieces
from 4 years
A set of 60 small items for party bags: handy when many guests come and each child should take something home.
The tenth birthday feels like a small milestone to many children: two digits, a bit more grown-up, yet still right in the middle of play. Some children now want something of their own that no longer looks babyish, while others hold on to favourites from earlier years. Both are completely normal.
What often changes around ten
Many children now have clear opinions, a settled circle of friends and subjects they dive into properly. They want a say, want to be taken seriously and like deciding how to spend their time. Gifts that show that trust usually go down well: a more demanding model, a book from a series the child knows, or materials for a project of their own.
Gifts for girls and boys aged 10
Among gifts for 10-year-olds, the ones that land are the ones that match the child's interests. Instead of thinking about girls' and boys' subjects, it helps to look at what the child pulls out of a rucksack on visits, sets up in their room or mentions in conversation. That is a reliable clue.
Playing together still matters
Even at ten, many children enjoy playing with parents, siblings and friends. Games for several players, building projects you tackle together, or outdoor games where you have to achieve something as a team all suit this. If you choose a gift that connects several people, you often give more than the object itself.
Tech and screens
At this age, technology appears on many wish lists. The parents know their own rules best, so have a brief word with them first.
Experiences instead of things
- a day at a climbing park or a riding stable
- a cooking afternoon with a dish the child chooses
- a night in a tent or a hut
- tickets for a concert, a play or a football match
Such a voucher can be wrapped with a small gift from this page.
Reading the age recommendation: The manufacturer's age is a pointer, not a verdict. If it is lower than the child's age, the gift may feel too easy. If it is higher, it may help to start together; for small parts or experiment supplies, stick to the age rating.
The links lead to Amazon Germany (amazon.de), which delivers to many countries.
Frequently asked questions
- What do you give for a 10th birthday?
- Something that fits the child's interests, such as a bigger building project, a family game, books or craft materials. A shared experience is popular too.
- Is there a gift that suits girls and boys equally?
- Yes, plenty: books, games, kits, craft supplies or sports gear. What matters is a subject the child likes.
- How much tech is right at 10?
- The parents decide that. Ask beforehand; tech works best as an extra.
- What works if I live far away?
- A parcel with a book or game and a voucher for a day out on your next visit. Or a game you can later play together by phone or video call.
On wimolino you will also find colouring pages and learning games for this age. Go to the learning games · Go to the coloring pages