Best toys and gifts for kids aged 9 to 12

From 9 to 12, children want toys that feel grown-up and give them real skills. They can build complex models, run their own experiments, practise an instrument and play strategy games against adults on equal terms. Good choices include a microscope, a solar robot kit, a 500-piece jigsaw, a speed cube, a stunt kite, a ukulele and family strategy games. This page shows every toy in our shop that suits children aged 9 to 12, including several that adults enjoy too.