Cool Gifts for Middle School Boys They’ll Actually Want
If you have never tried to figure out gifts for middle school boys before, consider yourself lucky. Boys in their tweens and early teens can be hard to shop for. They’re not little kids anymore, but they’re not grown yet either.
The key to finding the perfect gift is to think about what your tween likes and who he is becoming. Choose something he’ll think is cool or an item that relates to his passions or future goals.
The middle school boy in your life will be thrilled with any of the gifts on this list, so why not make shopping less frustrating for yourself?
Gifts for Middle School Boys
Whether you’re shopping for a Christmas gift, birthday present, or want to give him something just because he’s awesome, it’s time to put yourself into your tween’s shoes and choose something even he can’t roll his eyes at.
If you’re buying something for your son, nephew, or a friend, you can’t go wrong with these tween-approved gifts.
What to Get Middle School Boys for Christmas
Finding the perfect gift for middle school boys around Christmas time can be challenging. With their changing interests and boundless energy, middle school boys can be tough to shop for.
Middle school boys will enjoy anything that reflects their personalities and interests. Think about what entertains them on a daily basis.
A great place to start is tech-related gifts. Is there a new video game they’ve been talking about or a retro game you think they might appreciate? A nice pair of noise-cancelling headphones is always a great choice.
If they’re into sports, think about stuff like a new basketball, fitness watch, or even personalized gear.
Don’t forget about the classics like books and board games. There are plenty of choices that tween boys would appreciate, like these exciting adventure books and strategy board games.
And you can’t go wrong with gift cards. They’re sure to put a happy smile on your child’s face this holiday season.

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While middle school boys may not be the easiest people to shop for, there are some awesome things available for them that they’re sure to love.
Gifts for Boys
When you're shopping for the middle school boys in your life, check out these cool gifts that the young men in your life will definitely appreciate.
Most tween/teen boys dream about owning a pair of these. Air pods are great for gaming, for online schooling, and of course music, movies, and YouTube videos.
This is a great option if you're looking for a big-ticket item for the boys in your life.
If you are looking for gift ideas for teen boys who love music, you can't go wrong with a portable speaker.
This one is waterproof, so they'll be able to use it wherever they go.
Spikeball is an absolute blast for kids of all ages, but tweens really love it. It's so much fun!
I love that it can be played anywhere and it's a unique way to keep them active.
If the teen boy in your life is a gamer, this set is going to be a bit hit.
Not only will he love having a dedicated gaming keyboard, mouse, and headset, the colorful keyboards are so cool.
This watercolor silhouette art print is perfect for young teens who play sports. They can hang it in their room to show off their dedication and passion for their preferred sport.
While this one highlights skateboarding, there are many other images to choose from.
Many tween boys just have to be moving whenever possible, so something like this mini hoop for their room is an awesome gift idea.
It's simple to install and can be hung on the door or the wall.
If the boy you are shopping for is into sports or is involved in extracurriculars of any kind, he will love having a sports bag like this.
Young teens love decorating their own space, and this LED Smart Strip is going to be so much fun for them to add to their rooms.
The lights can be used to decorate the entire room or just highlight a particular area.
Nike socks are where it's at in fashion for young teen boys and make an excellent gift for them.
These can often be pretty spendy when bought in single pairs, so a multi-pack like this is ideal.
If you are shopping for a teen boy that loves his Playstation, a gift card is super exciting to them.
They are going to love having the ability to buy any games and in-game purchases they want.
If your tween regularly tunes everything out while he's gaming, and has a bit of a sarcastic side, he'll love this t-shirt that reads - "I paused my game to be here."
With so much time behind the computer these days, many kids just really need to get outside and move.
Most teen boys that I know would absolutely love to have a basketball hoop of their very own to be able to play with their friends whenever they'd like.
Teens at this age need toys that show that they are still kids.
This bow and arrow set is awesome - shooting over 100 feet. I guarantee your boys will have a blast using this in their next nerf-style battle.
Another great gift idea for game playing teens is an Xbox gift card.
For those boys who love Xbox, you can't go wrong with a gift card that allows them to purchase whatever they want to expand their gaming.
A football is a classic gift that never goes out of style. Lots of teen boys love to go outside and toss around a football with family and friends.
It's another great way to get your kids outside and moving.
If your tween is regularly leaving his gaming headphones lying around, consider getting this headphone stand for his room.
He'll love the fact that it comes with a charging port for his phone.
This hoverboard is awesome and fun for anyone in the family.
Tween boys will have a blast rolling around on this one and they'll love the added Bluetooth speaker and colorful lights.
This glow in the dark frisbee is a fun gift! Your tweens and their friends will have a blast throwing around this brightly lit disc no matter where they are.
Tweens will love this unique fidget toy. It's perfect for relieving stress and helping to keep minds focused.
They can play it with one hand, so they can easily use it while doing schoolwork.
This game is quick to set up, learn, and play. Kids will like it because while simple enough, some of the games require quite a bit of skill and strategy.
They can play it with their friends or the whole family can play.
Christmas Gifts for Boys
Here are some more gift ideas for the middle schoolers in your life.
- STEM Kits for Tweens
- Middle School Gifts for Harry Potter Fans
- Gifts for Gamers
- Minecraft Gifts for Teens
- Art Kits for Teens
- Personalized Harry Potter Gifts
If you are shopping for a tween girl as well, here are some gift ideas for middle school girls.
What cool gifts for boys are on your list this year?
Was looking for stocking stuffers. These, with the exception of ear buds and blue tooth are way too big
I’m sorry you didn’t find what you were looking for. I do have a stocking stuffer post. It’s full of things you can put in your tween’s and teen’s stocking – https://educationpossible.com/50-cool-stocking-stuffer-ideas-for-tweens-and-teens/