The ten-year-old’s motor skills are now well developed and he is an excellent cyclist, skater, and swimmer. Many also show great skill at sports such as baseball and soccer.

Ten-year-old boys and girls love to watch TV. They follow their favorite sports teams and know all the details of their favorite TV programs. They are also beginning to be aware of popular singers and groups. While they may enjoy having an MP3 player with a few age-appropriate artists, they aren’t yet obsessed with popular music and culture.

Ten doesn’t like practicing her musical instrument alone, though she may enjoy playing or singing with a group.

Ten-year-olds are becoming skilled at favorite video and computer games. Parents should be cautious about age-appropriate video games. Focus on racing, skill, or sim games and avoid teen-rated video games with violent themes. 10 year olds will love a beginner-level digital camera to take pictures of family and friends. Some who have computer experience will be able to upload and play with digital photos on the family com

Suggested toys for 10 year old

• Bicycle Safety helmets
• Skates, scooters, sleds, jump rope – again safety gear
• Tools and materials for building outdoor forts, clubhouses, and treehouses
• Board games, card games, jigsaw puzzles
• Action figures, dolls, or trading card collections
• Scrapbooks, paper projects
• Science, nature, arts, and crafts kits
• Spy toys
• TV or DVD player; age-appropriate video game sets
• Inexpensive digital camera

• Books about animals, sports, school life