Best toys for 11-year-olds in 2026

Eleven-year-olds are curating a personality, and the right gift is a vote for who they're becoming: the strategist, the artist, the engineer, the athlete. Nothing babyish survives contact. These picks pass the friend-sees-it test.

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1. Dan&Darci Paint & Plant Flower Growing Kit for Kids

Dan&Darci Paint & Plant Flower Growing Kit for Kids - Easter Gift Ideas Age 5 6 7 8-12 Year Old Girl - Birthday Crafts Gifts for Girls & Boys, Fun Gardening Kits, Art Projects for Ages 5-12 Years

7.99★ 4.6Ages 8–12View on Amazon →

2. Minecraft Woodsword Chronicles: The Complete Series: Books 1

Minecraft Woodsword Chronicles: The Complete Series: Books 1-6 (Minecraft Woodsword Chronicles)$32.74★ 4.9Ages 6–12View on Amazon →

3. Hasbro Gaming Scrabble Board Game

Hasbro Gaming Scrabble Board Game, Classic Word Games for Kids Ages 8 and Up, Fun Family Game for 2-4 Players, The Classic Crossword Game

4. Magnetic Wooden Chess Set for Adults Kids 15'' Chess Board with Handmade Pieces

Magnetic Wooden Chess Set for Adults Kids 15'' Chess Board with Handmade Pieces, Folding Portable Travel Unique Chess Sets Game for Tournament Professional Beginner