28 Best Back to School Gifts For 8th Grade Girls
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Hey girl, today let’s chat about the best gifts for 8th grade, including everything she will need for back to school.
How on earth is it back to school season already? Didn’t we just start summer? These are questions I ask myself every single year and it makes me a little sad because all my babies are getting older.
I know, I know, it is supposed to happen but time could slow down just a little bit here.
Anyway, my daughter is going into 8th grade this year, yikes, and I love getting all of my kids a little something to pump them up for the school year. Today we are going to be going over the best gifts for 8th grade girls (we can talk about boy gifts another time).
Girl, these gifts for 8th grade girls are not only perfect as back to school gifts but they can work as birthday gifts, Christmas gifts, Easter gifts, you name it.
Let’s get your daughter in the back to school mood with these amazing gifts for 8th grade girls.
Best Gifts For 8th Grade Girls
1. Backpack
Does she need a new backpack? Well, maybe she doesn’t NEED one but does she want an upgrade?
JanSport has awesome backpacks that last.
If you pick a different brand, make sure it has a water bottle holder.
2. Locker Mirror
A locker mirror is extremely essential for 8th grade girls.
If she doesn’t have one yet then this is a must have!
3. Fun Pens and Pencils
Spice up her life with nice mechanical pencils and fun colored pens.
Sometimes the little things are all you really need to brighten your day.
4. Water Bottle
I am sure your daughter is on the water bottle craze just as much as every single teen girl I know.
Ask what color she would like.
5. Clothes/school gear
Of course, back to school means getting some new clothes. Take her shopping.
What stores does she love the most? Let me know in the comments below.
You can also see if there is any school gear for sale. We are lucky enough to have a business in town that makes school gear so we can pop right into the store to try stuff on.
6. Belt Bag
When I first saw these bags, I was like huh? Mostly I was questioning how the girls wear them like a sash, which I still don’t understand but it works.
A belt bag is perfect for 8th grade girls. It is small and they don’t have much to carry anyway.
7. Treats
What is your girl’s favorite treat? Toss a few into this gift.
8. Camera
Girls love taking pictures.
If she doesn’t have an Instax Camera by now, you need to get her one.
And don’t forget the film, which makes great stocking stuffers and Easter basket fillers too.
9. Body Spray
Sol de Janeiro Hair and Body fragrance mist is on every teen girl’s wish list because they all smell amazing.
There are so many incredible scents to choose from.
10. Bath Bombs
8th grade comes with all new stressors but you can help her relax with bath bombs.
11. Sugar Body Scrub
It will make her skin feel soft and smooth.
12. Lotion
When it comes to lotion, keep it simple and go for the travel size.
Aveeno fragrance-free lotion is fabulous and when you get this 3-pack of the travel size, she can store them in multiple places such as her locker, her gym locker, and at home.
13. Lip Products
Lip balm and lip oils are what 8th grade girls need when it comes to lip products and yes, she does need new lip products for 8th grade.
This lip balm is so hydrating and teen girls everywhere are using it.
If she is new to lip oil, have her try this one out. It is so comfortable to wear, easy to apply, and affordable.
14. Hair Accessories
When it comes to hair items, these are the best.
15. Face Wash and Face Lotion
For 8th grade girls, keeping their face clean and hydrated is ultra important for keeping those nasty pimples at bay.
This face wash and face lotion are both great for teen girls and gentle too.
Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water
Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisture SPF 30
CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion with SPF
16. Beauty Bag
As girls get older, they start adding products into their daily routine. And that means that she wants to travel with those items as well.
Get her a beauty bag to hold it all.
17. String Lights
She can spice up her room with these string lights.
Put them up with these amazing little command hooks or even Scotch tape since the string is so light.
18. Saucer Chair
It is comfy and she can read, write, and even do virtual learning in it.
19. Kindle
If she is a reader, get her a Kindle.
Make sure to get the cover too.
No matter how careful your girl is, it will hit the floor at some point.
A special note for you. Save money by having her check out eBooks from your local library. It is so easy and free.
20. Drawing Kit
Is your daughter into drawing?
Get her a fresh set of drawing supplies – a sketch pad and drawing pencils.
21. Writing Kit
Give your girl an outlet with a writing kit. It could be as simple as a nice fun notebook with beautiful pens.
22. Personalized Stationery
I know that your daughter will love it too.
23. Watch
This fitness tracker is so good and fairly inexpensive.
It is easy to recharge it with a USB.
24. Nail Polish
Help her nails look so good with a new polish or 2.
Essie has a huge color selection and the quality is so good.
Don’t forget a clear top coat to help make that polish last as long as possible.
Add in these fun nail polish pens so she can make designs on her base polish.
25. Cozy Blanket
She can cozy up and relax under this soft and warm Ugg Blanket.
This blanket is so good and machine washable.
26. Cozy Socks
Teen girls love cozy socks and these are the best.
27. Travel Mirror
Your girl will be on the go no more than ever but I know she will want to make sure she is looking her best.
It is slim and the cover flips open to become the stand.
If you don’t have one, girl, you need one too!
28. Yeti Tumbler
If you are anything like me, you have a water bottle for cold drinks and you have a Yeti Tumbler for hot drinks. So extra, I know, it is true.
And if your daughter is anything like mine, she keeps taking your Yeti Tumbler.
Problem solved – get your girl a Yeti Tumbler in her favorite color so she will stop taking yours.
29. Earbuds/Head Phones
She will love listening to music with these earbuds.
These headphones are great too if she prefers this style.
