30 Great Gifts for Teens and Tweens They'll Truly Appreciate

This "if you can't beat them, join them" idea will turn interacting with their phone (and the people around them) into a game. It's perfect for the teen or tween who can't put the phone down (even when their friends are over). 

For the dedicated film fan, this scratch-off poster can help guide them to some of the finest (and funniest) movies on their must-watch list. 

Give them the perfect setup for a movie night in bed with the screen and projector for their next binge. (Just add popcorn!)

Let your favorite artist build their own version of this legendary artwork that can hang on the wall. (Not a Warhol fan? There are kits with characters from Star Wars, Marvel, The Beatles, and more.) 

Crafted of ocean-bound and recycled plastic, these clever magnetic capsules help them bring their favorite skincare, body care, and other products when they travel—or just to help them keep their favorites handy as they're going about their busy day. 

These super-cozy robes will make the trip to the dorm showers a lot more comfy for your favorite soon-to-be college student. It dries fast, so there won't be a soggy robe left on their floor or bedding.

This cute little bag is almost as adorable as the Child himself. It's the perfect size for stashing their accessories and small goodies for sleepovers and outings.

This app-enhanced version of the classic cube lets dedicated puzzlers work to improve their speed and skill to compete against others worldwide—and help those who might need a little more help learn how to solve the puzzle. 

These bright and bold colors add a pop of color to even dark hair hues without getting all over clothes and bedding—and their sampler packs are perfect for letting teens experiment with their hair. 

Minimize the mess when they're whipping up their favorite smoothies or acai bowls with this all-in-one solution. Just pop the ingredients into the blender—and swap out the lip ring with a to-go lid so they can take it with them. 

Bonus: It's compact enough to pack along when they're moving into their first dorm.

The classic beach and lawn game easily folds up and becomes a storage case to make this version of cornhole easier to bring wherever the party is. 

This upgraded hoverboard has LED lights that flash along with their playlist, off-road ready wheels, and a safer battery that'll run for up to nine miles on a single charge. 

Pretty much every activity or sport they join requires lugging a lot of gear around. Enter this roomy and sturdy bag, which can be used as a backpack or duffel, is water resistant, has a separate compartment for shoes or wet gear, and can handle their laptop and other essentials, too. 

This teeny-tiny fridge can fit into even the smallest room or dorm—holding a few cool drinks or beauty products to let them chill in style. 

This sleek turntable can play their favorite new albums via the built-in speakers, connect to their Bluetooth speaker for added power—or play through headphones if you don't want to hear that 1 a.m. Billie Eilish music marathon. 

Locca bubble tea kits come with everything you need to craft a variety of fun drinks, including the teas, tapioca bubbles, and thick straws to slurp them up. This version comes with jasmine, peach oolong, and black teas—and enough goodies to make two dozen drinks. 

Adorned with adorable motifs that match the cause, Conscious Step's socks support wildlife conservation, water charities, human rights campaigns, and other causes with every purchase—while using organic materials and sustainable, fair-trade production practices, of course. 

Let your favorite teen or tween keep their books close at hand with this magical set, that makes it look like stacks of books are floating in midair.

These aren't those lame-o science kits that use lemon juice and baking soda to cause reactions—these next-level kits for the sophisticated scientist share the fundamentals of science with intriguing experiments that involve a lot of fire and wild reactions like creating tin spikes or igniting iron. 

The latest line of MEL kits help teens learn to use common medical tools (including stethoscopes, scalpels, and pulse oximeters) to diagnose virtual patients—perfect for a teen or tween interested in a health care career. 

Give your favorite gamer or tech fiend a colorful boost (and reduce some gripes about working on a laptop all the time) with this affordable, compact wireless mouse, which they can pair with their laptop for easier schoolwork, video chatting, and downtime.

Lush's eco-friendly bath line has been a teen and tween favorite for years—and this charming gift loaded with relaxing bath bombs, soaps and goodies is sure to help them find their zen amidst their crazy schedules. 

Cute gummy bear-shaped soaps come in fruity scents—and make washing up a little more fun. 

Dress up their space with this set of rainbow-hued LED string lights. The included hooks make it super easy to install. (Pair it with tiny clothespins so they can add photos of their friends and their favorite bands to customize their decor even more.)

A sentimental gift they'll truly hang on to, this gold-dipped brass frame will keep their favorite fortunes safe. Whenever they're in need of a reminder or a little motivation, they can look back on their fortunes and get that little boost—and with the attached three-use easel, they can keep them somewhere visible so those precious fortunes never get lost.

With this hammock kit, teens and tweens alike can escape the house for a fresh air hang. The kit comes complete with tree saver straps and carabiners for hanging, and the hammock holds two people (up to 400 pounds), so they can grab a friend, pet, or a sibling (or just spread out).

Keep them safe and encourage them to adventure and explore at the same time with this helmet. It's on-trend enough that they'll actually wear it while biking or skating, it has MIPS technology for added protection against concussions, and a magnetic taillight offers better visibility—they'll love wearing it, and you'll love the peace of mind it comes with.

This portable speaker is a must-have for road-trips, sleepovers, camp-outs, and just about every other occasion in a teen or tween's life. Its battery lasts up to 15 hours, the speaker floats, and it's ultra-durable, so it'll get plenty of use.

Give the teen or tween in your life the chance to present their favorite photos, prints, postcards, and more with this hanging display. Clothespin clips will let them swap out photos at will, and the simple cord and wood hanger melds into any style room.

The teen and tween years are prime time for exploring interests, and baking is often something teens or tweens get into. Encourage the tasty habit with this top-notch baking gear, which prevents burned cookie bottoms and comes with a handy storage helper.

For carrying books, lunch, sports gear, and more, this cotton canvas tote (and its too-cool-for-school Frenchie) can't be beat.