Craft Kits for Kids

An empty egg carton,  pipe cleaner,  glue,  glitter,  and scissors,  $15. A great imagination to turn the mundane into magical? Priceless. THe magical touch is what a child brings to every arts and crafts project. The grownups? Well, it's usually up to them to take care of the rest. This can be hard for some as it does require some imagination and time of their own to create a project and find all of the supplies to make it work. In order to keep things fun for kids and simple for adults, toy manufacturers have come up with great kits that include all of the supplies, instructions, and tools to make a kid's imagination light up.

Best Kits for Kids of All Ages

Here you can find some ideas to help you get started looking for arts and crafts kits. Don't think that this is it though. There are hundreds of ideas out there. The most important thing to remember is that you should always strive for age-appropriate items. That means watch out for the following things:

• Choking hazards, such as small beads or other items, are not suitable for toddlers.
• Difficulty level, including an acute need for detail and dexterity, is important to consider. You want a child to have fun, not to get discouraged.
• Be sure that (if you are not the parent) the arts and crafts toy or kit can be carried out independently by the child or with a little parental supervision. This goes hand in hand with the clean-up factor. If you think it might be too messy, skip it (unless you are the parent and you don't mind cleaning up after your childrens' mess).
• Consider if the arts and crafts toy or kit you get is for a single use or if it will serve for many weekends of play. If it the type of kit that can be used time and time again, how quickly will the novelty wear off?
• Measure the price and quality of what you are buying. Some pre-packaged kits are expensive if they are from a reputable name brand, however, much of the time their quality will be superior to that of a cheap dollar store rip off.

Kits by Age Group

Here you will find a great selection of pre-packaged arts and crafts projects, toys, and supplies that will be sure to please. They are categorized by age to make shopping easier.

Preschool and Kindergarten Creativity

These suggestions are best for preschoolers and kindergarten students. Some require parental supervision.

Plate Making Kit	Play-Doh Tub	Doodle Pro	Bead Sequencing Set	Bathtub Finger Painting

Dora the Explorer Palm Studio	Aqua Doodle Mat	Handprint Kit	My First Desk	AquaDoodle Hug n' Doodle

Kits for Grade School Kids

These are kits recommended for children between 6 and 8 years old. If you are a parent, you may also want to consider engaging your child in some of the creative activities that you yourself participate in, whether it be in the kitchen, garden, garage, or backyard.

Sand Art	Color In Tattoo Kit	IlluStory Book Kit	Barrel of Crafts	Origami Kit

Deluxe Stamp Set	Deluxe Pottery Wheel	Knitting and Crochet Set in Wicker Basket	Doodle Monster	Window Art

Arts and Crafts for Older Children

For children aged 8 to 12, try some of these kits. Other areas of interest may include beading,  candle making,  soap making,  sewing,  and knitting.  Small construction projects are good too, depending on the type, such as dollhouse furniture  and 3-D wood models (boats, dinosaurs, etc.).

Pottery Wheel Kit	Scratch Art	Cast and Paint	Jewelry Design Workshop	Architect Kit

Make Your Own Cards	Friendship Bracelet Kit	Scrapbook Kit in a Stack: Teen	Sewing Box with Supplies	Sticky Paint Kit