There's nothing that beats seeing your kids be inventive and have fun. During the summer, kids have the brain space to be their most creative and awesome selves.
But let's face it: Kids want to do what they want to do. That means that sometimes they don't want to sit down to color or draw or make something just because you're suggesting it. When it's their own idea, it's a totally different thing. In a way, it can be better.
But that doesn't mean you can't nudge them by leaving lots of creative tools around the house. These arts and crafts kits are great ones to stash in the house and let the kids find when curiosity strikes.
Light-Up Wire Art
Neon signs are trendy right now, and what's cooler than one you made yourself? There are five ready-made templates to try out and get comfortable with before going full DIY. Kids will be proud to show them off with the included wooden display. They're also easy to hang.
FUNZBO Arts and Crafts Supplies
If you really want to let their imaginations run wild, throw this 1,000+ piece art kit in a closet and wait for them to find it. It comes with ideas to give them a launch point, but there are also so many different supplies that there's no way they aren't inspired.
8-Bit Craft Kit
$16.99
from
Kid Made Modern
If you've got a kid who loves Minecraft or any number of other video games, they'll love coming up with 8-bit creations. The mix of mediums can provide hours of entertainment.
Real Cooking Chocolate Pen
What's better than a project you can eat? Kids can make chocolatey creations or decorate cookies and cakes using the chocolate pen. It's purposely kid-friendly, so a melting tray keeps chocolate the right temperature without posing a risk.
Faber-Castell Creativity for Kids Mini Garden (Dinosaur or Mermaid)
These egg-shaped garden environments are so cute and have so many different ways to decorate. Kids can choose between dinosaur or mermaid themes. They'll plant and grow their garden all in a sweet little space that can fit on a windowsill easily.
One-Step Tie-Dye Kit Pastel
Tie-dye is back in style, so there's never been a better time to breathe new life into some of your beat-up whites. This one-step kit minimizes the mess made by the colorful activity.
Creativity for Kids Corner Origami Creature Bookmarks
This sweet craft will also encourage your little ones to pick up a book. This kit comes with enough papers to make 10 cute bookmarks for kids to enjoy and share.
Creative You DIY Lavender Rose Custom Candles
Older kids can be a little harder to motivate creatively. This candle kit is a great one because it can add something fun to their space and teach them a new skill they might like pursuing.
Color-In Positivity Pajamas
$38
from
Uncommon Goods
Getting comfy loungewear is always a win. But getting comfy loungewear you can decorate yourself? That's what this kit offers kids. It comes in different designs: positivity, dinosaurs, unicorns, and sleepy sloths.
Made by Me Easy-to-Knot Quilt Making Kit
From
$9.9
to $39.99
from
The kids can easily make one-of-a-kind quilts with this kit! This no-sew set is perfect for little ones and making those knots can take them quite a while.
Creative Kids DIY Magic Bouncy Balls
Kids will love working on this craft that leaves them with a fun toy. This kit makes many bouncy balls, so it's great even if your house has a black hole all small children's toys disappear into.
DIY Journaling Set
This craft also starts kids on the road for a great habit. Kids can personalize up to 70 pages that they can fill with just about anything.
Psst: If you choose to purchase an item from this post, LittleThings may receive a small cut. Each item is up to date at the time of publication; however, an item may be sold out or the selection may be different at a later date.
*Psst: if you choose to purchase an item from this post, LittleThings.com may receive a small cut. Each item and price is up to date at the time of publication; however, an item may be sold out or the price may be different at a later date.
