I officially have an 11-year-old son and can’t quite believe it. Jack turned 11 this past month. If you have been searching for the best Christmas gifts for an 11 year old boy, Jack’s birthday gave me some great ideas.
11-year-old boys can be tricky. Eleven year olds in general can be tricky. At this age, they aren’t a little kid, but not quite one of the older kids. As a tween boy, they may be getting more interested in video games and the latest trends.
If you are looking for the best gifts this holiday season, I’ll go over my top picks for your older boy.
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The Best Christmas Gifts for An 11 Year Old Boy
For Jack’s 11th Birthday, I love gifting items that are fun and practical.
We try to avoid screen time for the most part, but still allow our kids to have access in moderation.
Instead, some of the best toys we have are ones that encourage physical activity or problem-solving skills.
With four kids ranging from 4 years old to eleven years old, our favorite toys are also ones that include all our family members.
I love watching the kids teach each other how to play a new game or even just kick the soccer ball around in the living room, carefully.
Any time they can have a great time together is a win in my book!
Still, sometimes, it is also nice to give Jack a gift that is entirely his own.
The best gift ideas are a mix of ones that can be played as a family or ones that are just for your eleven-year-old boy.
Perfect Christmas Gifts For 11 Year Old Boys
Here are some unique gift ideas for your tween boy. From stem-based toys to Star Wars, there is a perfect gift for everyone.
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A Look At The Top Gifts For 11 Year Old Boys
Here is an in depth look at all of the best Birthday gift ideas and holiday gift ideas for your older boy.
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Nike Air Max 270
A new pair of Nike Air Max 270 shoes is a great gift for any older boy. The shoes are high quality, so you know that they will get plenty of use from them.
Jack tends to be harder on his shoes, so we opt to buy better quality shoes. In the end, we only have to buy one nice pair rather than going through multiple pairs of shoes.
The shoes come in lots of different colors to be the perfect present for any boy’s style.
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Portable Ping Pong
This set is great because it's portable and can attach to tables or islands. It will keep your kiddo and their friends busy and active!
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Nike Socks
No matter how many pairs of socks I buy, we always end up needing more. This is one of those practical gifts that you can always buy as a great stocking stuffer.
These Nike socks are unisex and come with 3 pairs total. The best part is that they have sweat wicking fabric to pull moisture away to keep their feet dry.
As a mom to 2 boys, I think all socks should have sweat wicking fabric, especially for those teen years.
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Nintendo Switch
Easily Jack’s favorite gift is the Nintendo Switch. You can’t go wrong if you choose to give the Switch as part of Christmas presents.
This gaming console is fun for younger kids too. Walker and Jack love battling each other in Mario Kart and other fun games.
You can use the Switch as a handheld or play it via tabletop or tv. With multiple ways to play and tons of games, there is no shortage of fun.
As an added bonus, the Switch can improve hand-eye coordination and critical thinking skills. This may be the top gift for all middle school boys, if they don’t already own it.
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Magic Cube Game
One of Jack’s favorite birthday gifts is a Magic Cube game.
This is a screen-free game that can be played 7 different ways. The brain games are useful to help improve memory and concentration by utilizing patterns of colors and a flashing light to repeat.
Simon says, memory cube, follow me, chase me, flashing show, and music are many of the ways that this small cube entertains kids.
I alove that it is small enough you can easily take it with you out to restaurants or while you are traveling.
You can also play with multiplayers and the kids have had so much fun challenging each other. This has been a cool gift to watch Jack enjoy.
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Basketball Mount
This is another practical gift for those boys who love sports. We have this basketball mount in Jack’s bedroom. I love that he knows exactly where his basketball is at all times and it also serves as decor for his room.
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Color Changing LCD Sports Hoop
This is another dual purpose gift idea. The basketball hoop is not only entertainment, but also decor for your room.
We have this hanging up in Jack’s room. It is so fun to see the color change and works great to add a bit more brightness to a room.
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Meta Quest 3 Virtual Reality Headset
If you want to be the coolest gift giver, then the VR headset is the way to go. With over 500 games to choose from, you won’t believe you aren’t playing in the real world.
A word of caution as there are some mature games. You’ll need to make sure you monitor the downloads.
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Glow City
Glow City is a great company that makes different sports balls with LED lights. The balls glow in the dark and can be used to play outside once the sun has gone down.
This is easily the coolest gift for those sports-obsessed boys. How many kids do you know who love to shoot hoops late at night? With the Glow City line up of sports balls, they can continue their game without stopping because of the dark.
When the ball is not in use, the lights turn off to conserve energy. In total, the battery life is up to 30 hours of fun.
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Electric Scooter
An electric scooter is a fun way to give your tween boy a bit more responsibility without going overboard. If they love to go to their friend’s house and be outside, this electric scooter will let them have a good time.
The scooter is foldable for easy storage and travel. It also has a smart app that allows you to connect to bluetooth to control it entirely from your phone.
With a dual braking system, headlights, and warning features it is safe. The scooter can travel up to 15 miles per hour and will hold a charge for up to 4 hours or 12-18 miles.
This is a great investment for your tween.
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3D Printer
For kids who love to create and tinker, the 3D printer is the real deal. This 3D printer comes fully assembled, has high precision, and a full auto leveling system.
There is no complex set up so it is beginner friendly. You can print within minutes of set up.
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Echo Pop
The Echo Pop is a smart bluetooth speaker that connects to Alexa.
Play music, audiobooks, or podcasts throughout your room.
With voice controlled Alexa, you can also listen to the news, ask questions, or even re-order a Roblox gift card.
Personally, it is one of my favorite things. I love the alarm clock feature and intercom function. I can have our kitchen Alexa call into any Alexa in our house. This is a great way to give your tween some independence but still be able to easily call him down for dinner.
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Kids Against Maturity Game
If you don’t mind potty humor and love to hear funny innuendos, this game is perfect for your family.
You can play this fun card game with four players or more. Each player gets 10 white cards and takes turn asking blue question cards. The question asker picks the funniest answer and the player with the most picks wins!
It is similar to a popular game known as Cards Against Humanity.
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Laser Tag Game
Whether you play indoors or outdoors, laser tag is always one of the best games to play with a large group.
This fun set has vests and guns for 4 players. Special features like invisibility mode, night vision, and voice guided directions take the game up a notch.
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LEGO Star Wars
LEGO sets are always a hit in our house. With the quick build LEGO Star Wars Microfighter, you can build and play easily.
There are 88 pieces for a quick build that can be taken on the go.
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Puzzle Box
Why give a gift card or money in a boring card? Instead, make those big kids work for their presents.
One of the most unique gifts you’ll find is this puzzle box. They’ll have to solve the puzzle to reap the reward.
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NERF Football Set
Get together nine of your neighborhood friends and start your own version of flag football.
This is a perfect game to play outside on a fall or spring day.
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Abacus Brands Virtual Reality
For any kids who love National Geographic or David Attenborough, this virtual reality set is a great option.
Explore the oceans and animals in virtual reality. You’ll get one of the best books filled with over 96 pages of interactive content that explores the oceans and sea life.
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Extreme Geyser Tube
There’s good reason I’ve never done the Mentos and soda experiment in my house before. For one, I don’t want to have to repaint my ceiling, but also, I’m just not that brave.
However, this kit has everything you need to complete the experiment. Grab a 2 liter of soda, and watch as you can experiment with different eruption cap styles.
This is a great gift for kids of all ages. I’d just make sure to take your launch pad outside and away from anything breakable.
It will teach you patience and your kids all about reactions. The most important thing is you’ll have fun and make memories.
20
X Rocker Eclipse Video Gaming Floor Chair
Any serious gamer knows you need a nice gaming chair. While this may be seen as a fun gift, I also think of this as practical too.
You can add this to your son’s room as decor and put it in a playroom for extra seating. Either way, you’ll have more places to sit, and your son has a great chair for gaming.
You can connect to multiple gaming consoles and it has two built-in speakers for a fully immersive experience.
When you are done gaming, simply fold the chair down for storage.
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Sussed Game
Do you need a new game for family game night? Sussed is a wacky “what would you do” card game.
You’ll ask your friends and family to guess which answer you’ve chosen.
With multiple themes and questions, there is no shortage of entertainment.
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STEM Robot
Your child can build and then code this adorable robot. It even has moveable eyebrows!
You can encourage their love for all things STEM with these robots. There are detailed instructions that help make sure your robots are complete.
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Multi Game Table
The ultimate game table is this 14 in 1 combo. A foosball, table tennis, billiards, basketball, air hockey table and more are all in one with this combination kit!
Not only will you be the house to hang out at but you can also start some family competitions too!
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Root Beer Making Kit
Follow these step-by-step instructions to make your own root beer. This is a great way to get your kids active in the kitchen and to teach them about the science behind brewing.
You’ll have four liters of root beer in a few hours. Make it ahead of a big game and you’ll have root beer floats and sports! A great way to celebrate a big game.
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The Mind
This is a new card game that has been going viral on social media. You’ll be challenged to work with your friends to play cards in ascending order without speaking or communicating.
You’ll have to read each other’s minds to be successful.
This game is great for working on social skills and problem solving.
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Soccer Jersey
What better way to represent your favorite sport’s team than by wearing their jersey.
St. Louis City SC is our team in St. Louis that has had their inaugural season in 2023. We love representing St. Louis and supporting those teams that mean so much to us.
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Joke Book
Whether you have a budding comedian on your hands or just a goofy kiddo, this joke book is a great stocking stuffer.
This book is specific towards 11 year olds and will be a hit with all their friends. As an added bonus, the jokes are clean so you won’t need to worry about getting any phone calls from the principal.
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Knit Beanie Hat
This may be practical but also necessary for those who live in cooler temperatures. This knit beanie is stylish, but also cozy.
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By now you should have some great ideas on gifts for the 11 year old boy in your life. I love coming up with these lists and always try to find something for every personality and interest.
With a mix of both practical and fun, I hope you have found something that makes your tween boy in your life smile.
