Whether it’s learning how things work or gaining a new hobby, the benefits of creating something or learning a new skill are monumental for kids at any age! Whether they love music, building, jewelry, or beauty, there are plenty of ways for kids to unleash their creativity.
Check out our favorite picks for little makers and creators below, and for more toys your kids’ll love, see our full Holiday Gift Guide!
CRAFT YOUR OWN POMPOM PURSE
This kit includes everything kids need to make their own fluffy, ombre purse. The purse is big enough to hold multiple items and kids can style it cross-body or handheld.
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HYDRAULIC BOXING BOTS
Kids can build two boxing robots that use hydraulic power to move with complex shoulder gestures, jabs, and uppercuts. The fighter who knocks back the opposing robot's head scores a point on the included scoreboard.
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MAGIC SKETCH GLOW
This glow-in-the-dark art kit comes with a reusable, template-friendly drawing board with a protective cover and eight templates. Kids can draw and doodle, then use the Magic Light Pen to make their creations glow.
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MONSTER HIGH GHOULISH GLAM NAIL SALON
Kids can create ghoulish glam styles and design hundreds of spooky nails with this set. It features a “magic mist” feature that cycles through six colors and comes with nail polish and stickers.
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PENN & TELLER MAGIC LAB VR
Kids can use the included virtual reality (VR) goggles to watch Penn & Teller perform 28 tricks, then explain how to perform them. The included 50-page book has step-by-step instructions to go along with the 75-piece magic kit to help kids put on an amazing show.
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PINXIES UNICORN CREATION STUDIO
The Pinxies building toy line expands with this 80-piece set that kids can combine to create and customize 10 unicorn figures.
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SNAP FM RADIO
With this entry-level Snap Circuits kit, kids can participate in four hands-on projects to build a working FM radio. The project will teach kids about the science of radio waves, amplifiers, circuits, and electricity.
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STMT INFINITY JEWELRY
This jewelry-making kit comes with infinity charms, waterproof chains, a protective cover, and pliers that kids can use to create 10 custom-fit infinity bracelets with no clasps or tools required.
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SWITCH & GO 3-IN-1 RESCUE REX
Kids can combine a fire truck, a rescue copter, and a police car into a roaring T. rex with animated eyes. The police car features lights and phrases, the fire truck has an extending ladder, and the helicopter has a spinning propeller.
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TINKERTAR
Created by musicians Brian Calhoun, Dave Matthews, and John Alagia, this one-string melody maker is made of sustainable, responsibly sourced wood. Use the included 15-song songbook and colored and numbered finger positions to learn beginner guitar.
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For more top toy picks for kids of all ages, check out The Toy Insider’s annual Holiday Gift Guide, and find the perfect gift using our Perfect Present Wizard!
