Activity Books and Kid Crafts! Expand your child's creativity and imagination with these diverse craft activities and books for kids of all ages (parents will love them too!).
Dowling Magnets
$8.50; www.dowlingmagnets.com
Flexible and extra thin--no added bulk. Features light adhesive and light magnet holding power. For delicate arts and crafts projects or hanging paper or photos.
Surebonder Ultimate Creator Kit
$35.49; Surebonder.com
This kit contains a selection of the brand’s best-selling specialty glues and the new crafter’s favorite glue gun, the CL-195F, which allows you to craft for up to 2 minutes cord-free! Simply return the glue gun to the stand to reheat after each application. The Kit includes the crafter’s favorite cordless/corded detail tip mini glue gun, a MUST-HAVE for a crafter toolkit. Create anything with fabric, jewelry, color, glitter, and all-purpose 10” mini glue sticks.
Glue Skillet Craft Bundle
$67.99; Surebonder.com
This convenient and complete kit includes: 1 Adjustable Temperature Glue Skillet, 2 Teflon Stir Sticks, 1 - 1lb. Bag of Skillet Glue Pellets, and 1 Green 19" x 19" Glue Pad. The glue skillet speeds up projects that might otherwise be time-consuming — simply dip components into the inch-deep pool of glue before putting them in place. Great for group crafting, home decor, wreaths, and other floral work.
National Geographic Clay Dino Modeling Kit
$16.99; 4+
https://www.amazon.com/NATIONAL-GEOGRAPHIC-Clay-Dinosaur-Crafts/dp/B0C4CKTMCM
Kids can create 5 colorful dinosaurs using 5 colors of air-dry clay and googly eyes. A sculpting tool is also included to make molding and shaping easy for kids. The air-dry clay and included supplies in this kit make it easy for kids to design colorful, fun dinosaur figures they can display proudly! The clay is soft and easy for kids to work with, so they can focus on their creativity as they mix and match colors and add googly eyes to their dinos.
Snackers Bracelet Kit Vending Machine
$14.99; 8+
MakeItRealPlay.com
Kids get 5 snack-themed bracelets after dispensing snack bags from the vending machine.
Stamp-A-Square Double Ended Markers
$15.95; OOLY.com
One end is designed to be used as a stamping marker, while the other end is meant for writing or drawing. They’re great for adding to your school supplies, for drawing in coloring books, or for creating your own pixel art. Note takers and list makers will love how the stamping end provides an easy way to create a checklist or make bullet points while note-taking or list-making.
Sticker WOW! Activity Pad & Sticker Stamper
$11.99; 3+
MelissaAndDoug.com
Let the adorable, collectible Kelp the Sea Turtle stamp, stamp, stamp its way through 24 pages of fun-filled, ocean-themed counting, matching, and search-and-find activities. The refillable sticker stamper comes pre-loaded with a sticker stack of 300 assorted stickers – with 100 unique designs in every stack, each sticker is a surprise.
Rainbow Bead Jewelry Jar
$14.99; 6+
FaberCastell.com
With 3 popular themes to choose from: Unicorn, Mermaid or Rainbow, 900+ beads and 10 yards of gel cord per jar, kids can create 40+ bracelets to express themselves and highlight their individuality. Comes packed with rainbow themed colored beads, in an array of bead shapes and sizes including: rainbow pearls, stars, faceted sparkle and more.
Paper Girls Show Origami Craft Book
$24.99; 6+
PaperGirls.com
Based on the award-winning and parent approved The Paper Girls Show promoting the "maker" mindset to imagine, design, and create solutions to overcome daily challenges, Paper Girls Show Origami Craft Book introduces beginner origami and paper crafts to young readers while simultaneously teaching valuable lessons. This special edition comes complete with 100 paper folding sheets and detailed step-by-step instructions for 20 super fun paper folding projects.
Around the World Activity Book
$12.99; 6+
https://worldwidebuddies.com
Interactive journey across the globe for older children. Packed with age-appropriate activities, puzzles, and games.Sparks curiosity about different countries and customs. Around the world in 30 days. Each day you can learn about a new country and focus on a different skill set.
Shrink Magic Candy Shop Bracelet Kit
$24.99; 8+
MakeItRealPlay.com
Select, slide, and shrink the wrappers to create these sweet and colorful accessories. Select a bead strand then choose candy design wrappers and align on the beads. Easily apply heat with a hair dryer (not included) and watch the magic happen. Make 20 bracelets and easily refresh with different wrappers for a new style.
Published April 2024
