Luckily, we researched top gift options, being sure to check out each pick’s recommended age, safety, and educational value. Some of our favorite options include a hobby rock tumbler from National Geographic, a take on a classic drawing game from Mattel, and a sleek mountain bike from Schwinn. To help you get started, here are the best gifts for 11-year-old boys. The science set includes a tumbler, four polishing grits, a sifter, nine types of real rough gemstones, plus a detailed guide for learning all about rocks and geology. The controls are easy-to-use with simple instructions. Control the number of days that your tumbler is at work with a timer and automatic shut-off feature. At the end, you’ll have beautiful smooth stones to categorize, collect, and display. Price at time of publish: $70 Price at time of publish: $23 Price at time of publish: $30 Price at time of publish: $29 Price at time of publish: $320 Price at time of publish: $210 Price at time of publish: $17 Price at time of publish: $25 Price at time of publish: $13 Price at time of publish: $11 Price at time of publish: $24 Price at time of publish: $40 Price at time of publish: $17 Price at time of publish: $14 Price at time of publish: $171 Price at time of publish: $30 Price at time of publish: $44 Price at time of publish: $30 Price at time of publish: $20 Price at time of publish: $23+ Price at time of publish: $10 Price at time of publish: $65 Price at time of publish: $34 Price at time of publish: $120 Price at time of publish: $50 Price at time of publish: $40 Price at time of publish: $30 Price at time of publish: $100 Price at time of publish: $40 Price at time of publish: $30
Safety
There are so many great outdoor gifts on our list and for good reason. Eleven-year-old boys often have a lot of energy and what better way to use it than by playing a fun, active game outside? It’s always a great idea to include safety gear, such as helmets or other protective pads, to make sure that your gift recipient isn’t hurt during their fun. This can also be required for indoor activities, such as needing eye protection for science experiments.
Educational Value
Keep your child thinking by choosing a gift that engages their brain. Whether it’s an individual puzzle or logic game or something that they can play with family or friends, gifts with educational value are sure to be a hit. The top ones on our list encourage boys to learn a new skill or try a new interest. If your child needs some additional help, look for a gift with multiple ways to play to start. “I love as many open-ended projects as possible, but if they’re not used to that, they need just enough scaffolding to get them started,” says Chuck English, Virginia STEM Coordinator at the Science Museum of Virginia.
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