Christmas Gift Ideas for 10-Year-Old Boys

Ten-year-old boys can be difficult to shop for at Christmas time. Resist the temptation to buy gifts intended for teenagers and remember that these boys are generally still kids who like toys. Though their tastes may have changed some in the past year, most ten-year-old boys will still appreciate craft kits, Lego kits, remote control vehicles and books.

Craft Kits for Christmas Gifts

Don't overlook craft kits for ten-year-old boys. Boys of this age appreciate challenging, yet fun, crafts. Origami kits that come with instructions and paper are a popular choice for this age group. Tie dye kits are also popular. Instead of the usual t-shirt, include a set of white pillowcases or white pajamas to be tie-dyed. Avoid giving crayons, colored pencils, paints or coloring books unless they have been requested. Most kids of this age already have lots of these items on hand.

Lego Kits Make Good Christmas Gifts for Boys

Lego building toys are popular Christmas gifts for many ten-year-old boys. At this age, most boys already have a good, basic set of Legos. They often like the special building kits. While these kits tend to be more expensive, they are a good value because the quality is high and they contain unusual pieces that are not included in the basic building sets. Lego building kits come in many different themes, including Star Wars, Indiana Jones and Bionicles.

Remote Control Vehicles for Christmas Gifts

Remote control vehicles are popular with boys of all ages. At age ten, boys are ready to handle some of the more complicated remote control sets. A remote control airplane, helicopter or motorcycle would make a good Christmas gift for a ten-year-old boy.

Books are Great Christmas Gifts

Ten-year-old boys that like to read are ready for some more sophisticated novels. This is the time to introduce the Narnia series by C.S. Lewis or The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. If the child hasn't already read the Harry Potter books by J.K. Rowling, consider giving the entire set as a Christmas gift. Or, give a book that had special meaning to you as a child. Write an inscription on the inside cover, explaining why you enjoyed the book and that you hope he will, too.

It can start getting difficult for some to pick out presents for ten-year-old boys. They are growing beyond the easy gifts of any old toy in the department store and appreciate more complex toys, like Legos or remote control vehicles, interesting books and fun craft kits.