Looking for something creative to do with the kids? We know it can be difficult to find stimulating and fun things to do with the kids. So we have got you covered with this article all about craft kits for kids.
There is no overall best craft kit for kids because it all depends on the age and learning level of the individual, there are loads of kits out there for all age ranges.
Craft kits are brilliant because you get everything you need to create something and have some fun in one box, if you don’t have loads of craft supplies around the house there’s no need to worry, the kits on this list contain everything you need.
Disclaimer: Children should alway be supervised at all times while using craft kits.
We have put these kits into age related categories to make it easy for you to pick the right ones for you.
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Crafts kits for kids 2 and up
It can be quite difficult to find crafts for toddlers, as anything they touch tends to head for there mouth. Here are a couple of ideas tho that can get a toddler’s creativity flowing.
BMTOYS wooden animal fruit and vegetable strings kit
This kit is good because it promotes fine motor skills threading the beads on the string. They also get the satisfaction of making something.
Please be careful and always supervise play with toys like this the string is a strangulation hazard but the beads are quite large so not a choking hazard.
TBC the best crafts washable sidewalk chalk
This ones not so much a kit but for this age range there isn’t a lot of really creative toys. These chalks are non toxic and washable which makes them perfect for toddlers.
Although they are non toxic they could still be a choking hazard so please be careful.
Craft kits for kids 3 and up
At age 3 a lot more crafts start to be possible, as not everything goes in the mouth and more complex tasks become easy for the little people.
Dighealth kid sponge painting brushes kit
Painting is brilliant fun and will definitely let the inner artist out. The only issue with this one is its going to be messy!
Your also going to need something to paint we recommend the Tomaibaby giant paper roll available on amazon linked here.
Top Tip: lay out some newspaper or even a decorating sheet before you start for easy clean up!
Anpro water drawing mat kit
The Anpro water drawing mat kit is brilliant to get there creativity flowing without the mess.
This kit comes with pens, stamps and a roller and all you need to add is water there is no ink or paint to make a mess.
Galt toys first mosaic pictures kit
A super fun crafty activity to encourage manual dexterity, color and shape recognition as children match the foam tiles to the colored shapes in the pictures to create 6 colorful mosaics. The foam shapes are self-adhesive with no glue required.
The foam tiles are quite small so just be aware there is a choking hazard.
Crafts kits for kids 4 and up
As we go up the age categories there are more and more options of crafts the little ones will love!
Giant box of craft 1000 pieces
This set has 1000 pieces so if you have a creative brain there are loads of things to make and do with this.
The perfect start for someone with no craft supplies at home, you can add to this bit by bit as the kids get older and always have something crafty to do.
Lekebaby rock painting kit
This rock painting kit is really cool it comes with 6 natural rocks and 6 glow in the dark rocks. The paints are non toxic and easily washed off.
You could very easily make this kit at home just go out and find some rocks, buy some paints and brushes and you have hours of fun at your fingertips.
Cardboard playhouse colouring kit
This is super fun as the kids get to create something they can play in for hours afterwards.
This cardboard playhouse doesn’t come with any colours but don’t worry if you don’t have any you can get some here.
Art and smile stencil kit
In this kit you get 14 large stencils, a set of coloured pencils, paper and more. This kit is brilliant to get there emaginations going and can even help with school work.
The stencils have all sorts of shapes from dinosaurs and princesses to numbers and letters there is hours of fun to be had with this kit.
crafts kits for kids 6 and up
Six is a really cool age, your child’s creativity is really starting to grow now and you need to feed their imagination. There are loads of craft kits for six and up but these are the ones we think are the best.
Hanmulee dough tools 51 piece play dough tools kit
Play-doh is one of our favorite crafty toys it helps improve motor skills and lets there imagination run wild!
You can use this kit with homemade clay (recipe here) or if you don’t want to make your own click here to get a good deal on a play-doh mega pack.
We didn’t include play-doh higher up on the list even tho it is suitable for 3 plus because we have seen that younger children don’t really have the attention span for play-doh but it’s up to you it’s still brilliant fun.
Galt toys first pottery kids craft kit
The Galt pottery kit is brilliant fun as similar to the play dough above it lets there imaginations run free, they can design there pots anyway they like and then paint them when finished.
If clay crafts is something your thinking about check out our guide on 12 of the best super fun clay crafts for kids by clicking here.
Galt also has some other good clay kits available on amazon.
Galt toys sparkle jewellery craft kit
This very reasonably priced jewellery kit could be brilliant fun for the little ones, it comes with all sorts of different beads to give you plenty of options.
The kids get a real sense of achievement from making something they can wear or give as a gift, this is a really neat kit!
Purple ladybug colour your own messenger bag kit
We love this kit because it allows your little ones to show of there colouring to all their friends and actually get use out of something they have made.
The kit comes with 10 markers, 300 gem stickers and a bonus pencil case to colour!
Craft kits for kids 8 and up
Even more crafty fun for kids eight and up although we have gone by the manufacturer’s age ranges for these kits for the most part, if your little one is extra crafty feel free to jump around the age ranges and it should be fine under close supervision.
Galt toys card craft kids craft kit
We here at bumblebee craft know that you don’t need a kit to make simple cards, but if you don’t have the crafting supplies or simply aren’t that crafty of a person this kit would be perfect as it has everything you need to make 10 pretty handmade cards.
It also comes with scissons and stamps to add to your little ones craft box so you can make things later.
Make your own musical instruments kit
We love this kit as it reuses things we would normally just throw away to make 7 really fun musical instruments.
You could use this kit to help teach your kids about reusing and recycling as well as having lots of fun!
YISUYA wooden craft kit
This really cool wooden craft kit allows your kids to create cute little wooden characters which can be hung or even used as key chains.
These are better for older kids 8+ because they are quite small and detailed. You also get an apron included in this kit so no messy clothes.
crafts kits for kids 10 and up
This is our final age category there are hundreds of different kits on the market for ten plus but here are our top picks.
Alphabet pie make your own van gogh kit
This kit is really cool and will help your kids bring out there inner artist. They can hang there 3d van gogh made from the included air dry clay for everyone to see.
This one may look difficult to do but the step by step guide makes it easy.
Galt toys cross stitch case kit
The galt cross stitch case lets your little one create a cross stitch butterfly cushion, owl picture, scented heart, flower pencil case and more.
Cross stitch can be lots of fun and is brilliant for working on fine motor skills. Plus we love it when kids can make something they can display or use!
Sewing craft kit Alfie the dog
The Alfie the dog is brilliant as the kids get to create something to keep and be proud of.
You will receive everything you will need in the kit including needles, thread and felt as well as a pattern and guide.
Supervision is required at all times when kids are using needles to avoid injuries.
Galt toys beady keyrings kit
As always with galt kits it is available at a great price. super fun crafts to make to give as gifts or keep.
The kit comes with everything you need including 5 x 14g packs of beady modelling material, polystyrene balls, 6 keyrings and 12 googly eyes.
So that’s it for our list of craft kits for kids of all ages, but have you thought about making your own kits?
DIY craft kits
Making your own craft kits for your kids can be a very rewarding experience, and we think all kids should have a craft box filled with things to help them bring out there creative side. You can easily find all sorts of craft supplies from local stores or amazon. Here are a few useful links if you want to make a super fun filled craft box for you little ones!
The first step is to pick up a wooden box like the pictured one and help you little ones to decorate it.
You can get one on amazon by clicking here.
You can now fill it with all sorts of craft supplies here are a few links to sets with loads of useful stuff in to get you started.
Blue Squid arts & craft supplies 1500 pieces
We hope you have lots of fun shopping for and creating your craft box together! If you do make one please get in touch and tell us in the comments we would love to see some of your creations.
We have lots of articles on kids crafts please check out our kids crafts page for more!
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