The 15 Best Toys for 8-Year-Old-Girls to Get Creative

Snap Circuits Junior

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The Snap Circuits Jr. SC-100 Electronics Discovery Kit makes for an amazing educational toy, as it lets your 8-year-old girl get hands-on experience designing and building real electrical circuits. Thanks to the cool snap-together pieces, there are no tools required. Instead, she gets to design circuits with the 30 included parts, working to achieve goals such as lighting a bulb or powering a siren. As she completes each project, she'll learn about electricity and other scientific concepts, all while having a blast.

Our tester love that the kit takes up minimal space and the pieces are high-quality and sturdy, so the set will last for a while. While setup and cleanup are a breeze, nothing about this kit is dumbed down, they note. The instructions are clear and informational, leading to ton of learning.

Once all of the experiments are complete, the fun doesn't stop there. Girls can use the pieces to design their own circuits for hours on end, adding to the overall value of this pick. Just note that two AA batteries are required and not included and there are some small parts, so it is wise to keep this set out of reach from young kids.

Price at time of publish: $37

_{Dimensions: 10 x 2 x 15-inches | Material: Plastic | Weight: 1.91 pounds | Age range : 8 years and up}

WowWee Got2Glow Fairy Finder - Electronic Fairy Jar

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Similar to firefly catching or playing Pokemon Go, the Got2Glow Fairy Finder by WowWee lets you capture and collect more than 100 virtual fairies. Your little one can search for fairies outside, in her bedroom, or even in the kitchen: She's bound to find one anywhere she goes. The jar also comes with games that help you gain points and unlock new locations to find fairies.

Price at time of publish: $40

_{Dimensions: 4.5 x 4.5 x 7-inches | Material: Plastic | Weight: 7.8 ounces | Age range : 5 and up}

Yoto Player

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Introduce your 8-year-old girl to the world of audio content with the Yoto Player. Independent kids can listen to hours of stories, music, and educational content completely hands-free. This device grows with your child as their math, reading, and comprehension skills improve. Choose the right content for your child from the various audio cards available. You can even personalize audio cards or buy ones designed for bedtime with soothing sounds and tunes.

Price at time of publish: $110

_{Dimensions: 4.3 x 4.3 x 4 inches | Material: Not Listed | Weight: 2.44 pounds | Age range : 3 years and up}

Cool Maker GO Glam Nail Stamper

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With the GO GLAM Nail Stamper, your 8-year-old girl can stamp patterns onto her own nails. Simply insert the desired pattern into the unit, paint your nails with the base coat, and press down. The kit comes with five unique designs, two GO GLAM polishes, plus a top coat, and you can mix and match the patterns for a truly custom look. The brand claims that the polish is non-toxic, and the stamper itself makes a great activity for sleepovers or parties.

Price at time of publish: $45

_{Dimensions: 8.5 x 2.75 x 11-inches | Material: Plastic | Weight: 1.05 pound | Age range: 8 years and up}

Singing Machine Carpool Karaoke The Mic 2.0

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Car rides, sleepovers, and birthday parties just got a whole lot louder with a Carpool Karaoke microphone from Singing Machine. Simply connect the microphone via Bluetooth to any compatible smartphone, tablet, or karaoke app for hours of musical fun. She will cherish this gift even as a teenager because singing your favorite songs with your friends never goes out of style. For special events, grab a second microphone for iconic duets.

Price at time of publish: $60

_{Dimensions: 3.6 x 2.1 x 10.6 inches | Material: Not Listed | Weight: 0.98 pounds | Age range: All ages}

Melissa & Doug Suspend Family Game (1-4 players)

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The Melissa & Doug Suspend Family Game can be played with a group or alone and will provide hours of entertainment for school-age children.

The premise of this entertaining balance game is simple: Players take turns hanging wire pieces from the included stand. As every new piece is added, the balance of the stand shifts, leaving the structure wobbly. The challenge is to add as many pieces as possible without the whole thing tumbling down. Plus, it helps improve hand-eye coordination and critical thinking skills.

Price at time of publish: $23

_{Dimensions: 3 x 3 x 13-inches | Material: Wood and metal | Weight: 11.4 ounces | Age range: 8 years and up}

LEGO Friends Heartlake Pet Salon

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There is a LEGO set for just about everyone your gift list, but this LEGO Friends Heartlake Pet Salon kit is perfect for your LEGO-loving 8-year-old. She can build her very own pet salon, while learning problem-solving and STEM-concepts as she goes. The set also comes with two LEGO mini-doll figures, a LEGO dog and other accessories including a bath tub, grooming table, cash register, grooming tools, and more for hours of fun.

Price at time of publish: $94

_{Dimensions: 11.1 x 2.52 x 10.31 inches | Material: Plastic | Weight: Not Listed | Age range: 6 years and up}

Insect Lore Butterfly Growing Kit

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Budding scientists will absolutely love the Insect Lore Butterfly Growing Kit. This toy includes almost everything young girls need to hatch their own butterflies, like a reusable pop-up mesh container that lets kids watch the transformation closely. You’ll also get a feeding pipette and instructions.

It’s important to note that this purchase does not contain caterpillars—you’ll receive a voucher for them and you must place the order separately. One downside reviewers note is you have to pay an additional shipping and processing fee when you order your caterpillars.

Price at time of publish: $32

_{Dimensions: 13 x 13 x 3-inches | Material: Mesh | Weight: 12 ounces | Age range : 4 years and up}

LOL Surprise Smartwatch and Camera

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While your 8-year-old may be outgrowing her LOL Surprise mystery boxes, she will love this mini smartwatch with an adorable glittery pink design. Perfect for playing in the car or on-the-go, this smartwatch features ton of fun games to earn rewards and unlock new expressions, fashion items, and pets for your virtual doll. There are also two built-in camera for taking up to 3,000 silly pictures and 30 minutes of video.

Price at time of publish: $52

_{Dimensions: 4 x 5.75 x 11 inches | Material: Not Listed | Weight: 0.77 pounds | Age range: 6 years and up}

Barbie Extra Doll in Long-Fringe Denim Jacket with Pet

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Welcome Barbie Extra dolls, the more modern-take on a classic cult favorite. These dolls don't have names, but are designated with numbers, and Extra Doll #5 is known for her gorgeous rainbow-colored braids and edgy style. She comes packed with a bunch of accessories like sunglasses and a cell phone purse, plus a little puppy and its own set of pet accessories.

Price at time of publish: $67

_{Dimensions: 2.5 x 8 x 12-inches | Material: Plastic | Weight: 11.5 ounces | Age range : 3 years and up}

Uncommon Goods Redwood & Saguaro Crystal Growing Kit

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In this DIY-kit, girls can watch real crystals come to life all through an educational chemical reaction. Paper redwood trees and a saguaro cactus soak up the terraforming or earth-shaping solution, leaving fractals behind which will eventually bloom into beautiful crystals. While it definitely requires some patience, the end results will definitely be worth it and can easily blend into any room's decor.

Price at time of publish: $20

_{Dimensions: Not Listed | Material: Paper, Plastic, Crystal growing solution | Weight: Not Listed | Age range: 6 years and up}

Green Toys Jump Rope

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There are no bells or whistles to the Green Toys Jump Rope—it’s simply a kid-friendly jump rope that gets top marks from parents who say it’s a favorite for their children. It comes in two colors, pink and green, and the handles are made from BPA-free recycled plastic. The rope is 7 feet long, but it can be adjusted to fit your child’s height.

Users say this is a great jump rope for beginners, as it is soft and durable. Many like that you can adjust the length to accommodate children of various ages. Overall, parents agree that this is a must-have outdoor toy for any household.

Price at time of publish: $16

_{Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.5-inches | Material: Rope and polyethylene | Weight: 1 pound | Age range : Not listed}

Squishmallows Esmina The Rainbow Fairy

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Odds are, your 8-year-old is already familiar with the plush sensation, Squishamallows. These adorable stuffed animals come in a variety of different designs and colors, each with their own name and personality. She will love this adorable "Caticorn" named Courtney either for displaying on her bed, cuddling on the couch, or using as a pillow.

_{Dimensions: 16 x 15 x 14 inches | Material: Plush | Weight: 2.2 pounds | Age range: All ages}

Hasbro Gaming Monopoly Deal Card Game

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Monopoly Deal is fast-paced, travel-friendly, and a much more manageable alternative to traditional Monopoly. In the deck, there are cards for every traditional Monopoly property, as well as various action cards. The goal throughout the game is to collect several full property sets.To play, everyone takes turns picking up cards from the deck and playing action cards, which allow you to charge other players rent, steal their cards, or demand money. Players will then build up property sets and earn money until someone is crowned the winner.

Price at time of publish: $8

_{Dimensions: 0.75 x 3.62 x 5.63-inches | Material: Paper | Weight: 3.84 ounces | Age range: 8 years and up}