Fun craft ideas for kids
Crafts by age
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1 - 4 years old
At this stage, it is all about discovering new things. They love to dip their hands into paint and squish dough to make funny shapes. And, they also like to indulge in some role playing games.
5 - 8 years old
During this phase, they are full of creative ideas. And what better than crafts to bring them to life? From making their own jewellery to making their own car, ready for a race, every project helps fuel their imagination even more.
9 - 12 years old
Ready to take on more challenging activities and crafts, this age is all about building skills and collaborating with other children of their age. These activities encourage them to think like designers, creators and artists, inspiring them at each step.
Crafty kits for creative kids
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Jewellery kits
Let them create their own accessories with jewellery and fashion sets. From temporary tattoos, to bracelets and beads, there's everything they need to make their very own fashion statement.
Slime & squishy kits
Stretchy, glittery or neon? Get gooey with a make-your-own slime kit as they can create the glorious gunk any way they want.
Play-Doh & modelling
Let their imagination run wild with this kids favourite. Play-Doh lets them make anything they can think of, from fake food to animals and shapes.
Kinetic sand kits
Kinetic sand is like magic! Squeeze into shapes, squash and repeat. Building sand castles just got a whole lot better.
Craft kits
Bring endless fun to playtime. Perfect for rainy days, birthday gifts, or playdates, our craft kits can help inspire creativity and encourage problem-solving them.
Paint, draw, make
Artistic expression plays a key role in children's development. Here are some fun and interesting activities to help your little one imagine, explore, learn and grow.
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Drawing and painting
Imagine, create and colour. Ditch the sharpener, go for twistables if you want unlimited fun. Or go for traditional colouring pencils if you like.
DIY art
Let them decide the rules. If they want to colour outside the boundaries or combine different painting styles to create a canvas, choice is theirs.
Face painting
Children can paint their own faces or each other's, or have an adult paint them. Designs can last all day and can be easily changed. They wash off easily too.
Mess-free art
Find options that offer fewer spills and hassles, with the same amount of colourful creativity. Let glow pads, doodling pads and sketching pads help them bring their imaginations to life.
Create a crafting den
Ready, steady, make!
Bring out those crayons, colourful card kits and sketching books. Art station's calling. Set up a dedicated space they can call their own. Little artists can focus on making fun and wonderful things they can show off.
Craft room essentials
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Storage and shelving
Their craft and art tools like glitter pens, paints, papers and more need a home. Think easy-to-reach shelves or chests, cubbies, bins and boxes. They can easily grab what's need and pack it back when done.
Teepes and tents
Create the atmosphere that inspires them to make magic. A teepee or a tent hidden in a corner of their room is a great way to have a dedicated space for bringing their imagination to life.
Set the scene for creativity
Make it lively with upbeat music. Those painting playdates and art sessions will be more fun now. Children could also use the smart functions of the speakers to help track drying paint.
Hints, tips & ideas
Create clever craft projects with these tips
From nifty alternatives to easy tips, here are some smart ways to keep their creative juices flowing:
- There are more ways to paint than just with brushes. Grab old toothbrushes, sponges and combs to discover new textures and effects, or get a bit more messy with finger painting and handprints.
- Start them off with only a few basic colours and gradually introduce more shades.
- If you're using water paints, make sure to paint-proof the floor and furniture with newspaper or easy-to-wipe tablecloths.
- For crafts, you can make use of cardboard and other recyclables. Egg cartons, cardboard boxes and kitchen roll tubes are great for creating animals, spaceships and more.
- If they're colouring or drawing, use stencils and shapes to inspire and help them with their creations.
DIY art time to make what they like
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Make a card
Help them brighten someone's day. Whether it's Christmas, Mother's Day, Father's Day or just any other day, making a card is one of the most meaningful craft ideas.
Story stones
Create characters or elements that spark storytelling. Paint animals, shapes, symbols, people or even objects to create a prompt for their story.
Natural collage
Turn treasures from the outdoors into art. Help tem collect twigs, leaves, flowers and anything they like. Stick on blank paper or cardboard to make their own collage.
Customised book covers
Let them make their own masterpiece by creating, painting or decorating book covers or their personal journals.
FAQs about arts and crafts for kids
What are some cool craft ideas for kids?
Kids like simple craft activities like DIY slime, making different shapes with PlayDoh, free hand painting, colouring and making papier mache cups. These include less preparation and are budget-friendly.
What is the easiest craft to start with for kids?
One of the easiest crafts to start with is paper crafts. You could help them learn how to fold and decorate with it. They can draw, write, create and colour using simple items like crayons, pens and pencils.
What are some inexpensive craft ideas?
Rock painting, making different shapes with homemade dough, button art, and handprint art are some of the pocket-friendly craft activities you could do with your kids.
How do I teach art and craft to my child?
The best way to teach arts and crafts is to let them explore colours, materials, textures and shapes. It helps foster critical thinking and problems-solving skills in them.
What are some fun messy crafts for toddlers?
Children love sensory play. Messy crafts like fingerprint painting, glueing tissue balls on paper, painting with edible colours - yogurt mixed with food colours, and DIY slime are fun and can help them with physical, mental and emotional growth.
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