14 Gifts for 7-Year-Old Girls That Encourages Creativity

Last updated on November 11, 2024

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Friendship bracelets today, science experiments tomorrow – seven-year-old girls keep us guessing with their rapidly evolving interests. It’s an age where confidence soars, reading skills flourish, and everyday moments transform into grand adventures through their imaginative lens.

Our regularly updated gift guide captures this spirit of exploration and achievements. From trending toys to timeless classics, our regularly refreshed selections celebrate both their growing skills and playful spirits.

1.
Mattel Games UNO Barbie The Movie

Mattel Games UNO Barbie The Movie
Why we like it: A fun, collectible twist on the classic UNO card game featuring characters from Barbie The Movie.

The Mattel Games UNO Barbie The Movie is an exciting gift for 7-year-old girls who love both Barbie and classic card games. This special edition UNO game features graphics inspired by characters from Barbie The Movie, adding a fun, collectible element to gameplay. The rules remain true to the original UNO, with players matching colors and numbers to discard their cards.

A special “Played With Too Much” rule adds an extra challenge, requiring players to both discard and draw cards. Designed for 2 to 10 players, this game is perfect for family game nights or playing with friends.

Pros
  • Classic UNO gameplay with a Barbie The Movie theme
  • Collectible design for Barbie fans
  • Suitable for 2 to 10 players
  • Easy to learn and play
Cons
  • May not appeal to girls who aren't Barbie fans

2.
Razor Party Pop Kick Scooter

Razor Party Pop Kick Scooter
Why we like it: A light-up, music-blasting kick scooter to let 7-year-old girls cruise in style.

This eye-catching scooter elevates outdoor play with its pulsating 12 multi-color LED light deck that flashes to the beat of built-in speakers. Durable steel construction and urethane wheels provide a smooth, stable ride as she scoots around showing off her colorful light show on wheels.

The lightweight, low-riding design makes it easy for kids to propel themselves. An awesome way to encourage active fun while letting her individualistic style shine bright.

Pros
  • Vibrant light-up deck synced to music
  • Quality steel frame with rear brake
  • Lightweight for kid-powered cruising
  • Develops balance and coordination
Cons
  • Requires 3 AA batteries (not included)
 

3.
Lego Creator Adorable Dogs Building Set

Lego Creator Adorable Dogs Building Set
Why we like it: An amazing LEGO set for 7-year-old girls to build, customize, and roleplay with posable toy dogs.

Animal-loving girls will have a blast creating 3 groups of adorable dogs with this 475-piece LEGO set. They can build a beagle, poodle, and lab or mix and match to build other breeds like a husky, dachshund, pug, and schnauzer.

Building different dog breeds sparks creativity and imagination in 7 year olds. They’ll be proud of the dogs they construct and will love recreating scenes with them. It’s a hands-on, screen-free activity that’s perfect for aspiring vets or pet owners.

Pros
  • Build and customize 3 dog breeds
  • Posable legs, ears, tails
  • Fun roleplaying accessories
  • Enhances creativity & dexterity
  • Awesome gift for animal lovers
Cons
  • Small pieces are choking hazards
  • Dogs may not stand sturdily

4.
Kids Winter Hat Gloves Scarf Set

Kids Winter Hat Gloves Scarf Set
Why we like it: A matching cold weather set to keep 7-year-old girls cozy and stylish all winter long.

This coordinating winter accessory set has everything a 7 year old girl needs to stay toasty when the temperature drops. The soft acrylic beanie hat features a cute pom pom topper. The knit gloves and scarf are thickly lined for extra warmth.

Whether worn together or mixed and matched, this set makes winter outfit prep quick and easy for busy 7 year olds. It protects little ears, heads, and hands without compromising on cuteness. The knit accessories hold up well to daily wear-and-tear on the playground.

Pros
  • Matching 3-piece set
  • Variety of color choices
  • Warm, soft acrylic material
  • Stretchy for growth
  • Machine washable
Cons
  • Hat liner may pill over time
  • Pom pom detaches easily
 

5.
Ravensburger Underwater Paradise Puzzle

Ravensburger Underwater Paradise Puzzle
Why we like it: Perfect for children with an interest in sea life, this puzzle will improve construction skills and spatial awareness.

Featuring pictures of a range of different sea life, including a turtle, a clownfish and coral reefs this 150-piece jigsaw puzzle will appeal to 7-year-old girls with an interest in sea creatures. Suitably complex for a 7-year-old it will help to improve construction skills as the pieces are fitted together and spatial awareness as each piece is selected, evaluated and placed in the correct location.

The Ravensburger Underwater Paradise Puzzle would make an ideal gift for a 7-year-old girl who is starting to manage projects more independently and will improve concentration and perseverance.

Pros
  • 150 pieces
  • Improves construction skills
  • Develops spatial awareness
  • Improves concentration and perseverance
Cons
  • Requires careful storage so pieces are not lost

6.
Ravensburger Children’s World Globe 3D Jigsaw Puzzle

Ravensburger Children’s World Globe 3D Jigsaw Puzzle
Why we like it: Create a 3D globe out of puzzle pieces to increase geographical awareness and fine-motor skills.

Some 7-year-old girls need sufficiently challenging jigsaw puzzles which can hold their attention for a length of time. This means something complex to put together, with plenty of pieces and this puzzle this a step further by enabling the child to construct a 3D model of the globe, with no glue required!

As well as presenting plenty of opportunities to develop concentration and perseverance the Ravensburger Globe 3D Jigsaw Puzzle helps to build an awareness of the globe and locations of countries and continents as a 7-year-old builds it.

Pros
  • Challenging jigsaw
  • Increases awareness of the globe
  • No glue required
  • Improves fine motor skills
Cons
  • Lots of pieces; requires careful storage
 
Bose SoundLink Micro Bluetooth Speaker
Why we like it: Let her express herself by playing her own choice of songs with this speaker.

You may think that 7-year-olds can’t possibly have their own musical taste but you’d be mistaken! Many 7-year-olds have favorite artists, bands or even genres of music that they like and relish the opportunity to play their own music and express themselves.

The Bose SoundLink Micro Bluetooth Speaker can be used with a range of compatible devices to play music out loud using wireless Bluetooth pairing. The speaker has a 9-meter range and 6 hours of playtime making it extra portable. As a bonus, it is waterproof which makes it more suitable for 7-year-olds.

Pros
  • 6 hours playtime
  • Portable
  • Wireless Bluetooth pairing
  • 9 m range
  • Waterproof
Cons
  • More expensive item
  • Requires compatible device

8.
Water Marbling Paint

Water Marbling Paint
Why we like it: A creative kit for learning the art of water marbling to make colorful designs.

This water marbling set allows kids to create unique paint designs by dropping color onto water. The paint swirls and marbleizes before being transferred onto paper.

The kit includes 6 paint colors, pipettes, needles, paper, a tray, and instructions. The non-toxic paint and carrageenan are safe and environmentally friendly. Water marbling is an artistic craft that enhances creativity and sparks imagination. Following the instructions builds focus as kids experiment with swirling patterns. It makes a wonderful gift for creative 7 year old girls.

Pros
  • Traditional marbling technique
  • Non-toxic and safe
  • Builds creativity
  • Includes all supplies
Cons
  • Requires patience
 

9.
Colored Hair Chalk Combs

Colored Hair Chalk Combs
Why we like it: A nonpermanent way for young girls to experiment with hair color and define their unique fashion sense.

If the confident seven-year-old you’re trying to find a gift for isn’t afraid to stand out and be different, this gift will give her yet another way to fully be herself. These hair chalks will temporarily color her hair. The chalks are set into easy-to-handle combs that can be brushed through the hair as they color it. The set of six comes with a purple, blue, green, orange, pink and red comb so she can pick one color for a few highlights or use them all at once for full-on mermaid hair.

The chalks are non-allergenic and environmentally friendly so they are safe to use for young girls. The colors can last for up to three days after application but are water-soluble so they can easily be washed out with shampoo. Give a gift that will help a young girl express herself, define her individuality and build confidence with these cool hair chalks.

Pros
  • Lasts for up to three days
  • Washes out is a single wash
  • Non-allergenic
  • Environmentally friendly
Cons
  • Not effective on dark hair

10.
Intex Inflatable Unicorn

Intex Inflatable Unicorn
Why we like it: Fashionable unicorn pool toy to increase confidence in the water and build strength.

Most 7-year-old girls love all things Unicorn and this inflatable will be no exception! Swimming is a great exercise for young children and by 7-years-old many children are beginning to feel more confident in the water. Under adult supervision, using this fun, inflatable unicorn toy they can build up their physical strength and fitness. The two handles increase the float’s stability in the water meaning that it is less likely to tip, further increasing children’s confidence.

Swimming also improves children’s gross motor skills as they learn to move their bodies through the water, and the Intex Inflatable unicorn also encourages skills like pulling up, balancing, and kicking.

Pros
  • Easy to inflate
  • 2 handles increase stability in water
  • Increases child’s confidence
  • Opportunity to build physical skills
  • Fun, unicorn design
Cons
  • Most useful for a trip to the pool
  • Requires adult supervision
 

11.
Go Glam Nail Stamper

Go Glam Nail Stamper
Why we like it: Perfect for a 7-year-old girl who loves beauty items this nail stamper encourages creativity.

Some 7-year-old girls are very interested in make-up, beauty and anything typically ‘girlie’ so this Go Glam Nail Stamper will definitely appeal to them. The nail stamper allows girls to create salon-worthy designs with just the press of a button, stamping the nail with beautiful patterns. It works on any size of nails so grown-ups can get involved too!

The Go Glam Nail Stamper set is easy to operate and comes with kid-safe nail polish so there’s no need to worry about children using anything potentially harmful. This set would make a great gift for a 7-year-old who loves anything to do with beauty.

Pros
  • Suitable for any size nail
  • 5 designs included
  • Easy to operate
  • Kid-safe nail polish
Cons
  • Requires refills

12.
KidKraft Puzzle Wooden Bookshelf

KidKraft Puzzle Wooden Bookshelf
Why we like it: An attractive and practical piece of furniture, ideal for storing toys, books and games.

As children get older the functionality needs of furniture in the bedroom or playroom changes, instead of boxes for blocks or lots of space for large scale toys, a 7-year-old is likely to need some shelves to store books and games.

The KidKraft Puzzle Wooden Bookshelf is pastel colored to fit in with bedroom and playroom décor themes and has a fun-kid friendly design, looking like it is made up of oversized puzzle pieces. Despite this, it is a robust piece of furniture that is built to last and includes a full set of assembly instructions.

Pros
  • Pastel colored
  • Fun design
  • Assembly instructions included
  • Built to last
Cons
  • Adult assembly required
 

13.
Fjällräven Kånken Mini Backpack

Fjällräven Kånken Mini Backpack
Why we like it: A Smaller backpack for younger children with plenty of storage.

Children need backpacks for a whole range of things; school, extra-curricular activities, playdates and days out. At age 7, some of the backpacks on the market are still far too big for smaller children, swamping them or even causing tension and injury to the shoulders and back.

The Fjällräven Kånken Mini Backpack is a smaller sized backpack, so ideal for 7-year-old girls, which still has plenty of storage space and comes in a range of colors so you can choose one that suits the 7-year-old girl you’re buying for.

Pros
  • Available in a range of colors
  • Zipped pockets for extra storage
  • 2 handles and shoulder straps
  • Adjustable sizing
  • Lightweight, durable fabric
Cons
  • More expensive brand

14.
Pictionary Junior Game

Pictionary Junior Game
Why we like it: A great introduction to the classic Pictionary board game for younger children.

Playing board games with family and friends is a great social activity for children, improving a whole range of social skills. For example, as children play as part of a team they learn to cooperate and work with others. They also learn how to play fairly, follow the rules and accept winning and losing.

The Pictionary Junior game is specifically designed for younger children and gives them a good introduction to the classic Pictionary game. The game is played in teams further improving opportunities to develop social skills as children interact with adults and children of different ages within their teams.

Pros
  • Improves social skills
  • Good introduction to classic game
  • Designed for younger children
  • 2 or more teams
Cons
  • Requires other players
 

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