8th Grade Graduation Gifts to Celebrate Their Big Day (2024)

We love how multi-functional this gift is and we’re willing to bet your teen will as well. Not only does this Bluetooth speaker serve as a wireless phone charger and holder (perfect for streaming their favorite shows), it’s also a cute nightlight.

Sure, phones are convenient for taking pictures, but there’s nothing quite like a physical photo, right? This cute instant camera comes with a carrying case, photo album, selfie lens, and film for 60 photos, which will perfectly accessories their new locker in high school.

Blame it on the popularity of Stranger Things, but kids are really into bikes. And not just any bikes; the vintage-looking ones, which is why we love this cute cruiser.

Summer is long, and if you don’t want to hear “I’m bored” a million and seven times a day then why not consider this iconic gaming system? It can be used on their TV or on the go for gaming whenever and wherever they want.

Charles Dickens isn’t for everyone, teen or not, but if your teen is the type to appreciate “the classics” this gorgeous set is perfect for summer reading and looking simply stunning on their shelf.

Admittedly, I love this shoe as much as my son, my niece, and apparently, everyone else on planet Earth loves this shoe. It's the classic white sneaker, ever-stylish, completely comfortable, and one of the most versatile items to have in your wardrobe. At this point, Air Force 1 sneakers are a staple of good dressing. And for eighth grade graduation? Yup, they're definitely worth the splurge.

They're going to have all summer to do a whole lot of (probably) nothing — but if they're readers, this is a heck of a series. It's a graphic novel style high school bildungsroman that can be read over and over–we think every teen needs a book like that in their life. It's an eighth grade graduation gift that's sure to keep your teen engaged throughout each book in the set.

You’re going to have to pretend that you can’t hear your teen swearing a blue streak and cursing the day their enemies were born when you walk by their room. It’s not easy, but it’s doable, and when you gift them this wireless gaming headset, they’ll do just that — especially if they play Call of Duty, which is pretty much inevitable.

We can almost guarantee you that if you have a teenager, they have let their phone die when they're at school or out with friends. And they hate it — they feel disconnected and cut off. Not to mention, it's a serious pain for you as well. This iPhone charger will fully charge their iPhone 15, and it's no bigger than a tube of lipstick. Just make sure they remember to charge the charger!

This tablet and state of the art digital pen – compatible with a PC, Mac, and some Android phones – will help take your young artist’s drawing and photo editing skills to the next level. It’s also great for visual learners to take notes and engage more meaningfully in their schoolwork.

If your teen loves a good couch nap (and who among us doesn’t) then they need this blanket. At 10 feet by 10 feet, they’ll be able to completely cocoon themselves for a truly perfect rest.

This chair is the ideal spot to spend a relaxing summer or spot to get some reading done once high school starts. Appropriate for indoor or outdoor use, the chair comes with everything you need to hang it up.

Teens have so much future in front of them — why not let them use a tarot deck to try to see it coming? This is a gorgeous deck of tarot cards with an easy-to-follow guidebook that's perfect for beginners.

If your teen has pierced ears, you can’t go wrong with a classic set of studs, which can be styled just about any way you can think of. These moissanite stones are more affordable than diamonds, but have the same clarity, color, and sparkle.

Vinyl is cool — and high school is a great time to get into it. Start your kiddo off on their vinyl journey with this affordable turntable. It has built-in speakers and an arm that’s intuitive for first-time vinyl listeners. Before you know it, you’ll be hitting up second-hand shops and swap meets to get just the right copy of Nirvana’s “Nevermind” album.