- From playing an instrument, taking gymnastic lessons or attending dance classes, lots of 8-year-old girls partake in at least one extra curricular activity. Purchase a gift that relates to her hobby such as a new gym leotard, a bag to carry her dance shoes in or a gift certificate to a music store. Hobbies can become expensive so a gift that will help her indulge in her interests will be a welcomed one. If the gift is not for your daughter, ask her mom if there is a particular piece of equipment or item she needs.
- If she has already begun a collection then a birthday is the perfect opportunity to add to this. If she has not yet started a collection then help her to begin one. From animal-themed, interesting postcards or work by a children's author, lots of little girls enjoy collecting items that are similar or related. If the items she collects are small, purchase a decorative keepsake box which can use to store her collection in.
- Many 8-year-old girls enjoy exploring their creative side. Put together a gift basket filled with arts and crafts materials. Glitter, colored card stock, tissue paper, child-safe scissors and glue are all staple supplies that she can use in a variety of ways. Include a kit that will enable her to make a particular item, such as a jewelry making kit or a basic knitting set. Having a project to work on will help her concentration and feel the satisfaction of completing a task she has set herself.
- An 8-year-old has already established language and reading skills and is likely to have the ability to read fluently and independently. Encourage reading for pleasure by presenting her with a selection of age-appropriate books. Choose a classic that features the life or lives of young girls, such as "Little Women" or "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" that she may relate to. Alternatively, select novels by a modern day author such as J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter books.
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