- Eight is an important age for girls and boys, and it's known that girls develop faster than boys mentally and physically. Giving a girl the gift of knowledge is a great idea for this reason. There are numerous educational materials marketed to young children as fun toys or games. Puzzles stimulate a child's mind and entertains her for hours. There are also encyclopedias and chemistry sets targeted for young children.
- Art is another great idea for a little girl. Creative activities boost a child's developmental rate and provide a fun and calm way to pass the time on days when the weather is bad. Some great gift ideas for the artistic child include artist's easels, water-soluble paint sets and doll-building kits. These kind of toys will not only excite any little girl, but will provide her with hours, and possibly years, of enjoyment.
- Little girls love cute things, especially 8-year-old girls. For the girly-girl there are makeup kits that feature clear lip gloss and other accessories that will amuse girls who like to play dress-up. Gift cards to places like American Girl boutiques are also great gifts.
