Ever notice how a 9-year-old girl can switch from solving complex math problems to choreographing a silly TikTok dance in mere minutes? This delightful duality makes them some of our favorite gift recipients – they’re old enough to appreciate thoughtful presents yet young enough to express pure, unbridled joy.
We regularly refresh our recommendations to keep pace with these inspiring young recipients. Each recommendation has been tested against the world’s toughest critics: 9-year-old girls who aren’t afraid to speak their minds.
1.Fuzzy Friends Building Challenge
When imagination meets science, magic happens. Nine-year-old girls adore activities that blend creativity with friendly competition, and these fuzzy magnetic balls offer the perfect mix of artistic expression and engineering exploration. The soft, tactile pieces invite hours of experimental building and design.
Perfect for quiet afternoon crafting sessions or animated sleepover competitions, this game adapts beautifully to different social settings. Girls can challenge themselves to create intricate solo designs or team up with friends for collaborative building challenges that spark giggles and creative problem-solving.
- Encourages artistic expression and spatial thinking through unique building mechanics
- Perfect for both independent creative time and social play with friends
- Gentle, quiet gameplay ideal for focused creativity and sensory exploration
- Quick setup and simple rules mean more time for creative experimentation
- Develops fine motor skills while maintaining a fun, relaxed atmosphere
- Static attraction between pieces may vary depending on humidity
- More advanced builders might want additional pieces for complex creations
2.Hudora Basketball
The Hudora Basketball is an excellent gift for active 9-year-old girls. Suitable for both indoor and outdoor play, this size 7 basketball conforms to current size standards and features durable materials that maintain quality even with intensive use. The textured natural rubber surface provides optimum grip, giving players maximum control when dribbling and shooting.
The rubber bladder with a butyl valve allows for air pressure adjustment, ensuring the best performance. Hudora, a family-owned company, is known for its commitment to the highest quality, making this basketball an ideal choice for developing coordination, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
- Suitable for indoor and outdoor use
- Durable materials maintain quality
- Textured surface for optimum grip
- Conforms to standard size and weight
- May require frequent air pressure adjustments
3.Adidas Kids-Girl's Superlite No Show Socks
These lightweight, moisture-wicking no-show socks from Adidas are perfect for active 9-year-olds. The soft, stretchy yarn moves sweat away from feet to prevent blisters and odors. The low-cut design sits discreetly inside shoes without bulky fabric bunching.
A size callout on the bottom ensures a snug yet non-restrictive fit. An essential addition to any young athlete’s gym bag or dance bag for dry, blister-free wear all day long.
- Polyester/spandex blend wicks moisture
- No-show cut eliminates slipping
- Lightweight and breathable
- Sized specifically for kids
- May not provide enough warmth for cold weather
4.Puma Girls Logo Fleece Hoodie & Jogger Set
This super soft fleece set from Puma is perfect for keeping a 9-year-old girl warm and comfy. The hoodie and joggers feature Puma’s iconic logo and fun color accents she’ll love. Ribbed cuffs give it an athletic look while the cotton/polyester blend makes it machine washable and durable.
Girls age 9 are all about comfort while also wanting to sport the brands and styles they see teens and tweens wearing. This Puma set offers the best of both worlds – it’s casual enough to relax in, yet stylish enough to make her feel like one of the ‘big kids.’
- Soft, cozy fleece fabric
- Iconic Puma logo details
- Athletic ribbed trim
- Machine washable
- Runs small, size up
- Pilling may occur over time
5.Razor E90 Electric Scooter
Scooters are a classic toy and mode of transport throughout childhood and encourage children to spend time outdoors and keep physically active. Whilst electric scooters don’t require children to physically propel themselves forward, they do require balance which in turn develops the core muscles. Core strength is important for a range of other activities, including handwriting!
The Razor Power Core E90 Electric scooter is a maintenance-free electric scooter with up to 80 minutes of ride time from a single charge and speeds up to 10 mph. It is the ideal next step from a traditional scooter and gives a 10-year-old girl a new way to get around and some more independence.
- Up to 80 minutes ride time
- Maintenance-free
- Up to 10 mph
- Improves physical skills
- Encourages outdoor play
- Max rider weight of 119 lbs
6.Cluedo Board Game
Cluedo is a classic, family board game often used at games nights and family gatherings and by 9-years-old a girl is likely to be ready to join in with this board game. Based around a murder mystery it is not necessarily suitable for younger children but by 9-years-old a girl is likely to be mature enough and be developing the critical thinking skills required to play.
Cluedo is a great family game for 2-6 players, which can increase social skills as children learn to listen to others, win and lose gracefully and play by the rules. If you’re looking to integrate a child into a family games night then this board game could make the ideal gift.
- Great family game for 2-6 players
- Promotes problem-solving skills
- Requires critical thinking
- Increases social skills
- Requires additional players
7.Braided Friendship Bracelet Kit
This all-inclusive bracelet-making kit will have nine-year-old girls excited to make friendship bracelets for all their friends at school. Trading and wearing friendship bracelets made from different colored threads has been a popular tradition for many years. Though this kit makes it even easier with the included weaving board.
The board, which is made of BPA-free plastic, is designed to hold the ends of the precut threads so little hands can twist and weave their unique designs. They can make up their own patterns or follow the plethora of pre-designed ones that are available online. The kit includes green, yellow, orange, red, pink, purple, blue, brown, black and white thread. When not being used, the threads can be stored in the pull-out drawer that slides into the weaving board. This is a creative gift that will encourage sharing and teaches young girls the importance of having a positive social circle.
- Teaches a fun skill
- Encourages sharing with friends
- Makes multiple bracelets
- Self-contained with organization drawers
- Optional beads are sold separately
8.Silicone Unicorn Shoulder Purse
This funky unicorn bag will have any nine-year-old girl standing out as a young fashion icon at school. It’s not just a purse though. This fun unicorn bag is designed to also be a sensory toy, great for young girls that benefit from fidget toys. The bag is made of soft silicone and features rows of bubbles across the front that can be pressed in. When they’re pressed they make a popping sound. Fidget accessories like this have been proven to reduce stress and anxiety.
The adjustable strap means this bag can be carried over the shoulder or across the chest like a messenger bag. The vibrant rainbow colors make this a perfect gift for nine-year-olds that have a unique sense of fashion and like to stand out from the crowd. The zippered compartment is ideal for holding small everyday items like pens, a notebook and on-the-go snacks.
- A sensory toy for stress reduction
- Zippered compartment for security
- Adjustable strap
- Encourage individuality in fashion
- Initially has a smell of silicone
9.National Geographic Einstein Box Magic Science Kit
What young scientist wouldn’t love putting on a magic show where metal bends, coins float, and test tubes vanish? The National Geographic Einstein Box lets kids perform 20 awe-inspiring science ‘magic’ tricks. The illustrated guide explains the science behind each so girls learn fascinating facts while enjoying the experiments.
With high-quality materials and exceptional National Geographic educational value, this kit sparks scientific curiosity in an engaging way. Budding scientists will be eager to unveil their new tricks to family and friends!
- 20 unique science ‘magic’ experiments
- Teaches real science techniques
- Bonus experiments with household items
- High quality National Geographic set
- A few experiments may require adult help
10.Vlando Small Travel Jewellery Box
By 9-years-old many girls have amassed a collection of jewelry that they have been gifted, or that they have made for themselves and often need somewhere to keep it. The Vlando Small Travel Jewellery Box is ideal for 9-year-olds as it has a simple, easy to open compact design with plenty of special compartments for specific types of jewelry.
This storage solution could be gifted alongside some jewelry or by itself and is ideal for traveling or using for overnight stays and sleepovers too. If the 9-year-old you’re buying for has a collection of jewelry that she needs to keep safe and tidy then the Vlando Small Travel Jewellery Box makes a good, practical gift.
- Simple compact design
- Easy to travel with
- Easy zip fastening
- Special compartments
- Stand-alone product, cannot add compartments
11.Garmin Fitness and Activity Tracker
Give a gift that’s going to make an active nine-year-old happy with this fitness tracker by Garmin. Garmin, a leading name in wearable technology, has designed this tracker specifically for growing children. Even the easy-to-put-on silicone band has been geared toward young hands so they won’t need to ask for help putting it on.
The Vivofit jr will monitor fitness activity by tracking steps, sleep patterns or even laps in a pool. It connects to a kid-friendly app that parents can also connect to. The tracker also features a reminder function for things like sports practice, school or just an occasional reminder to get up and move. The battery will run for an entire year without needing charging which means no more worrying about constantly plugging it in or changing expensive batteries. Besides being a cool gift to encourage fitness and health awareness, the flowery strap also makes it a fashionable bit of wrist decor.
- Easy to put on watch band
- Encourages physical activity
- Kid-friendly app
- Can connect with parent devices
- Bands have been known to snap
12.GirlZone Hair Chalk Set
9-year-old girls often love to experiment with their appearance and enjoy using products like nail varnish or make-up. The GirlZone: Hair Chalk Set is an on-trend gift which will allow a 9-year-old to safely experiment with different hair colors.
The set includes 10 different colored pens that can be used to apply color to the hair. With each pen lasting up to 80 applications and made with safe ingredients they can double up as face-paints to allow for plenty of creativity.
- 10 colors included
- Each pen lasts up to 80 applications
- Can be used as face paints
- Safe ingredients
- Works on all hair colors
- Needs to be washed out with shampoo
13.Team Magnus Slip and Slide XL
In the summer, 9-year-olds love to play outside in the sprinkler or paddling pool but this gift will take outdoor water fun to the next level. The Team Magnus slip and slide is extremely robust, made with thick heavy-duty PVC and is extra-long. It attaches to standard garden hoses so that water can flow over it continuously making it extra slippery ready for slip and slide races!
Double lanes makes racing very easy and safe, and an inflatable crashpad at the end softens the landing! Encouraging physical play, this slip and slide will help to keep kids active and playing outdoors, encouraging a 9-year-old’s sense of excitement and competition.
- Robust, made with thick heavy-duty PVC
- Long slide
- Double lanes for racing
- Connects with standard garden hoses
- Crashpad area for landing
- Crashpad requires inflating
- Weather dependent
