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31 Gift Ideas for Active Girls

I love out-of-the-box gift ideas, so I often look at gift lists online to see what I might be able to find to discover gift ideas for active girls that live in my house.

However, what I find in the “girl” lists is that, often, toys are geared toward that mythical quiet girl who plays nicely with glass tea sets and never smears toothpaste all over the bathroom.

None of these gift lists seem geared toward active girls! So I put our STEM gifts aside for the moment and created this list of gifts for active girls!

Here is a list of gift ideas for active girls that will satisfy even the wiggliest of girls (I know because I have them).

Gift Ideas for Active Girls Who Are Full of Energy

My two daughters are quite active- which means I definitely have to think farther outside the box when it comes to gifts for these two little munchkins.

Here is a list of gift ideas for active girls that will satisfy even the wiggliest of girls (I know because I have them).

As a bonus, all of these gifts come from Amazon, which means you can wait to order them until the very last minute!

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31 Fun Gift Ideas for Active Girls

Have active girls in your life? Check out these gifts for active girls!

Nerf Guns

My girls love Nerf guns (yes, even 2 year-old Bo). My girls are happy playing with Nerf guns of any color.

Bow and Arrows

Any outdoor-loving girl will love the chance to fire a real-live bow and arrow. Prices vary depending on the quality of the bow. I like this starter bow for girls just getting into archery.

Yoga Pretzels

When I use exercise videos, my girls love copying the moves, but they are often too advanced for kids. My girls would love the pose suggestions offered on the Yoga Pretzels cards.

Scooters

Monkey and Bo like their bikes, but for some reason, it’s the scooters that they absolutely love. Monkey has a scooter that she rides nearly every nice day, and even Bo tries to steal it from her even though she is much too small for it. Bo may be getting her own scooter for Christmas or her birthday in January like this one with three wheels for easier balancing.

Indoor or Outdoor Trampoline

Monkey begs us every year for a trampoline. We don’t have a yard so we can’t get an outdoor one, but I like the looks of the new styles of indoor trampolines! When girls are literally bouncing around, go send them to jump on this!

Stilts

These fun stilts are even better than tin cans. They won’t give you tetanus and the string won’t break on sharp corners! My girls would go mad for a gift like this.

Crawl Tunnels

You can’t beat these tunnels for providing active fun for girls of all ages. Crawl tunnels are particularly fun for preschoolers and toddlers like Bo.

Balance Board

Monkey loves balancing (usually on her head). She would have a blast honing her balance skills on this board.

Basketball Hoop

Basketball is for girls, too! Indoor nets are always fun for small tots, and the bigger outdoor nets are fun for outside active play.

Soccer Net

Monkey recently declared that soccer was “a great sport for girls,” so I’m sure she would love receiving a soccer net under the Christmas tree. Even Bo would love kicking a ball into this net.

Garden Kit

We often think of sports for active kids, but gardening is actually quite active as well! Monkey loves gardening and caring for plants that she planted. This year, she planted am impatient plant that survived the heat of August- which is an impressive feat. I love how this gardening kit has everything you need in a colorful tote.

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Bug Watch Kit

Monkey and Bo are still quite interested in watching bugs. They would love chasing down bugs and investigating them for further study or watching the bug’s antics in a bug playground. Monkey also has been begging me for a butterfly growing kit for several months now.

Trains

There is a surprising amount of movement involved in train play (or at least there is when my kids play). My girls will move around playing with trains for almost an hour at a time. This set is bright and colorful and fun for all ages.

LEGO Bricks

If you think Legos are a toy for quiet children only, then you have never seen my kids play with them. 🙂 After constructing the set, Monkey will fly around the house with her creations and create all sorts of active adventures for the little toys. She prefers Legos that are built like planes.

Bumper Suits

I love that something like a bumper suit exists. My children would love playing with it. My favorite part about this particular model is that it can collapse for smaller storage.

Velcro Baseball

I love velcro baseball because the balls are much softer than traditional baseballs. I have a fear of being struck in the head by a baseball and having to go to the hospital for a concussion, which makes me unwilling to play traditional catch with my kids. But I’ll play Velcro baseball with them all day.

Pogo Stick

You stand on it and bounce. A Pogo stick is the perfect gift for active girls.

Compass

Monkey is learning about directions now and she would have a blast using a compass to find the direction. A compass is also the perfect gift for a kid who enjoys geocaching.

Tennis Set

I have fond memories of playing tennis as a child with my dad, and I hope to pass on similar positive memories to my girls! Monkey loves playing tennis with us on nice days. This cute starter racquet  would delight my girls.

Indoor Soccer Ball

This soccer “ball” is a fun way to bring sports indoors. Playing with this is likely to lead to shrieks of laughter and furious bumps.

Kites

With a kite, children have to run and run and run. This makes a kite the perfect gift for an active kid.

Zip Line

Growing up, my husband had a zip line in his back yard and I was so envious. Zip lines can provide house of active, imaginative play for girls.

Huge Bubble Makers

What is better than bubbles? Even bigger bubbles! Both of my girls are huge bubble lovers (haha), and would be delighted to have these giant bubble makers.

Hoppity Hop

When Monkey was in preschool, the Hoppity Hop (some people call them Hippity Hops or hopper balls) was one of her favorite toys. She bounced around indoors and out for surprisingly long periods.

Dancing Video Games

Monkey has always been interested in dancing, and dancing games are a fun way to keep the interest in dancing alive. Even Bo would love trying to dance along to these catchy tunes! This version comes with its own game mat.

Gym Ball

Monkey would roll around on our gym ball all day if I let her. Bo also loves playing with a ball that is larger than she is. I’ve also read that sitting on a gym ball for school or homework can also be beneficial for active kids.

Tire Swing

Some of my best memories of being a child as well as some of my most terrifying occurred on a tire swing. Every kid should get the chance to swing on one. They even sell tire swing kits!

Play Car

This toy option is mainly for preschoolers. Bo absolutely loves these classic cars! My in-laws have one of the originals (this one is apparently the 30th anniversary edition) and Bo will sit and scoot around in that one for as long as we let her.

Paper Airplane Kit

Paper airplanes are fun because they allow girls to use their hands to build something, then chase after them. Help your girls make better planes with a paper airplane instruction book. Have a paper airplane throwing contest to see who is the best!

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