Birthday giving has gotten a little more difficult for me in recent years. Tweens don't want you buying clothes for them, and they're beyond a lot of the toys that they loved years ago. So, that really leaves us with two choices: gift cards; and accessories they can put in their room (or locker).
But maybe you've got a few birthday gift ideas that I haven't thought of. What do you buy for tweens on their birthday? Cell phone covers? Concert tickets? Share your thoughts on birthday gifts for the preteen set.
I’ve purchased a knitting loom recently for a tween and she loved it! We also give itunes vouchers, books and craft in general.
Most times it’s safe to give clothes with team logos on them because at school they have days where they should wear their favorite team apparel. Otherwise, hair accessories and socks are always practical!
Voice is everything. But the age of the voice is difnereft to everyone too. Look at Clementine-she’s supposed to be a third grader, 9 years old. But there’s no way a 9 year old speaks the way she does. Yet, it’s a really good book and kids love it! So go figure! I think as long as your character is believable, they can pull off anything. Another example is Millicent Min, Girl Genius. She’s 11 and going into her senior year in HS. No way an 11 year old sounds like Millicent, but in her case we believe it. It’s all about the character you’ve created and if their voice is true to that character.