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Kids Crafts
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items If your child loves crafting like mine then here are some recommendations for age appropriate activities!
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Toddler Age and Up Projects
Older Kids Crafts
Toddler Age and Up Projects
My daughter is 3, here's everything she likes to craft with! But I also thinks kids older than 3 would enjoy these as well.
These color wonder markers and coloring sheets are amazing! The markers only work on the special paper so you can trust little kids with them! Of course we own all the Bluey ones.
Crayola Color Wonder Mess Free Coloring Pages with Markers - Bluey: Non-Toxic, Creative Thinking, Kids, 18 Pages
Same concept as the color wonder markers but these are smaller and perfect for on the go! The Halloween one is super festive for the season.
Bluey Halloween Imagine Ink Book
Another imagine ink book, this one's great for Bluey fans all year long! Perfect for the airplane or long car rides.
Bluey Imagine Ink Book
Can you sense a reoccurring theme? We love anything Bluey in this house! These jumbo chalk sticks in holders is genius, they can color without getting chalk all over themselves.
Bluey Jumbo Chalk Set 5pk: Outdoor Chalk for Kids, Ages 3+
This book is great to teach about feelings and it's fun that you get to color and do stickers! It's also just funny to make different face combos, makes my toddler laugh.
Crayola Today I Feel Mix & Match Flip Book: Flippable Coloring & Sticker Book for Kids, 30 Pages, Activity Pad
These are endless fun! You color them and then it washes off with water so you can do it as many times as you like! Kids love playing with the markers and the water.
Crayola 12pc Scribble Scrubbie Pets Tub Set: Washable Marker Craft Kit for Kids, Drawing & Coloring Activity, Ages 3+
Tiny hands need big crayons! Much easier for them to hold and use.
Crayola 16ct Jumbo Crayons Toddler School Supplies Elementary Classroom Must Haves Large Crayons for Coloring Ages 3+
They don't only make jumbo crayons, they also have jumbo colored pencils!
Crayola 8 Count Write Start Extra Thick Colored Pencils
Kinetic sand sounds messier than it is, I was amazing by how well it actually sticks together! It's very different from regular sand and such a good sensory activity!
Kinetic Sand, SquishMotion Playset with 1lb Play Sand, Stamper & 5 Tools
Play doh is a classic and this set has everything you need to get started! It comes with the dough, tools to use with it, and a mat to use it on and fold up and put your things in when you're done!
Play-Doh Fold & Go Playmat Starter Set, 17" Foldable Mat, Arts and Crafts Toys for Kids 3+
Target makes these every season and they're a hit with all ages! They're so fun to color and then play in, then you can toss them after awhile since it's cardboard. A fun Halloween activity!
Halloween Craft Haunted House Fort - Mondo Llama™
Everyone loves stickers and this comes with over a thousand!
Sticker Book Craft Kit -Mondo Llama™: DIY Art Kit with PVC & Paper Stickers, Ages 6+
This magic brush lights up which is so fun and the ink is clear so you can not stress about mess!
Crayola Color Wonder Magic Light Brush & Drawing Pad: Kids Painting Kit, Non-Toxic, Creative Art Set, Requires 3 AA Batteries
Every kid needs an art easel and this one is even more fun because it's 3 things in one! A magnetic white board, a chalk board, and paper!
Tiny Land® 3-in-1 Art Easel for Kids
Older Kids Crafts
I nannied for years before having my own child and I used to craft all the time with the kids I watched. These are every activity I think an older child would enjoy, think 6 and up at least!
Paint by numbers are so fun! They're relaxing and easy, and they make you feel like a real artist!
Flowering Cacti Paint by Number Painting Kit - Mondo Llama™: Adult Craft Activity, Canvas & Acrylic Paints
Anyone else have a jewelry making phase as a kid? It's so fun to do these rubber band bracelets and this kit has everything you need!
Cra-Z-Loom Craft Caddy: Creative Activity Kit with Charms, Beads, Polypropylene & ABS Materials
Color Me Mine but at home for much cheaper! These ceramic figures are so fun for kids to paint.
Paint-Your-Own Ceramic Unicorn Kit - Mondo Llama™: Painting Kit with Brush & Paint, Ceramic Animal Craft for Ages 8+
This kit to make bead pets is so fun! Kids love adding fun keychains to their backpack and it's even better if they make them!
Made By Me Create Your Own Bead Pets, Boys and Girls, Child, Ages 6+
12 blank tile magnets and paint is a great way to keep a child preoccupied for a long time! It's fun to use the magnets they made to display the art they made!
Made By Me Paint Your Own Magnetic Tile Art
Perler beads are so fun, I was obsessed as a kid! Endless possibilities to what you can make and they take awhile to make so keeps you busy. You just need an adult to help with the ironing part!
Perler Pet Pals Activity Bucket Fuse Bead Craft Kit, Ages 6 to Adult, 8505 Pieces
Friendship bracelets are so popular and cute! This kit makes it a lot easier to make them and has all the supplies you need!
Cool Maker, Stack'd Heishi Bracelet Studio with Over 1200 Beads, for Kids Ages 7 and up
If your kid is into slime this kit is a great place to start! Has everything you need which makes it super easy and I think more affordable than buying it all separately.
Elmer's 4pk Fairy Dust Slime Kit with Glue & Activator Solution: Magical DIY Art Kit for Kids, Glitter Craft Activity
I had one of these light up tracing pads as a kid and it makes drawing so fun! It helps you improve your drawing skills while also making them feel like a real artist!
Crayola Light Up Tracing Pad Pink: Creative Drawing Kit for Kids, Includes Colored Pencils & Paper, Toys for Ages 6-8
This whipped paint kit is so fun! You're piping paint on to pictures like frosting!
Crayola Whipped Paint Kit