Toys That Develop Artistic Expression
Our Top 5 Picks
Creative Clay Playtime Adventure
The Melissa & Doug Clay Play Activity Set invites children aged 3 to 5 into a world of creativity and imaginative play. With sculpting tools and vibrant modeling dough, kids can explore fine motor skills, spatial awareness, and artistic expression as they shape, mold, and create their own masterpieces. This engaging bundle not only entertains but also fosters cognitive development, making it an invaluable addition to any child's learning journey. 3-5 years
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Creative Clay Playtime Adventure includes vibrant modeling dough and sculpting tools that ignite imagination while enhancing dexterity and cognitive skills—perfect for messy little hands and big ideas.
Craft Crush: Colorful DIY Bowl Kit
Craft Crush Paper Bowls Craft Kit inspires creativity while providing valuable hands-on experience! This delightful kit not only allows teens and adults to create three vibrant bowls, but it also encourages fine motor skills, spatial awareness, and the joy of crafting. By using colorful patterned papers and working with glue and applicators, you’re fostering artistic expression and organization skills in a fun way. 13+ years
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Craft Crush: Colorful DIY Bowl Kit includes colorful patterned papers that inspire teens and adults to explore creativity while crafting beautifully functional bowls for their spaces.
Crayola Colored Pencils: Creativity Unleashed
Crayola Bulk Colored Pencils for Kids (24pk) are the ideal supplies to inspire creativity and artistic expression in our little ones. These vibrant, pre-sharpened tools are perfect for encouraging students to explore various techniques, whether they're blending colors or experimenting with shading. We love how they help our kids develop fine motor skills and boost their confidence as they bring their imaginations to life. Preschool
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Crayola Colored Pencils: Creativity Unleashed comes in a 24pk of vibrant, pre-sharpened colors that inspire kids to transform their imagination into colorful masterpieces.
Hygloss Colored Sand for Creative Crafts
Hygloss Colored Sand for Crafts opens up a world of creativity for our little ones! This vibrant, ultra-fine sand is perfect for sensory play and imaginative projects, promoting fine motor skills and artistic expression. We can envision DIY holiday decorations, colorful sand art bottles, and unique gifts just waiting to be created! 3+ years
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Hygloss Colored Sand for Crafts is ultra-fine and vibrant, making it the perfect medium for vibrant sand art projects that unleash creativity and encourage hands-on learning.
Creative Fun with Paper Roll Art
The Melissa & Doug Tabletop Easel Paper Roll is a fantastic way to unleash creativity and artistic expression for children aged 3 and up. With three generous rolls of 75 feet each, kids can explore techniques using crayons, markers, and even paint, promoting fine motor skills and enhancing their artistic abilities. This versatile paper roll is perfect for group art projects, allowing collaborative play that fosters social skills and teamwork. 3+ years
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Creative Fun with Paper Roll Art includes three generous rolls of 75 feet each, inviting kids to explore their artistic flair while learning to share and work together.
Watercolor Adventures for Little Artists
Melissa & Doug My First Paint with Water Activity Books Set is an enchanting introduction to the world of art for our little creators ages 3 to 5. Each set includes three delightful painting pads featuring vibrant themes like Animals, Vehicles, and Pirates, inviting kids to unleash their creativity without the mess of traditional paints. As they immerse themselves in this interactive experience, children develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and artistic expression, all while enjoying a screen-free, hands-on activity. 3-5 years
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Watercolor Adventures for Little Artists features three delightful painting pads that let kids explore art without the mess, fostering creativity and fine motor skills in one colorful swoop.
Create Lasting Memories with Handprint Stone
Creative Roots Create Your Own Handprint Stone is the perfect way for families to bond while crafting everlasting keepsakes! This engaging kit not only allows kids to mix plaster and mold their own 7” x 7” handprint stone, but it also fosters creativity and fine motor skills. We love how it encourages color exploration and artistic expression with vibrant paints, giving little ones a chance to learn about color mixing in a hands-on way. 3+ years
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Create Lasting Memories with Handprint Stone includes everything needed to mix plaster and mold a keepsake, making it a fun way for families to craft and bond.
My First Jumbo Triangular Crayons
Maped Color'Peps My First Jumbo Triangular Wax Crayons are the ultimate companions for young imaginations! Designed for little artists aged 2 and up, these ergonomic crayons fit comfortably in tiny hands, fostering a natural grip that makes coloring fun and easy. With 12 vibrant colors, children can express their creativity while developing essential fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. 2-5 years
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My First Jumbo Triangular Crayons fit comfortably in tiny hands, making coloring a delightful mess-free experience that sparks creativity without the worry of sticky fingers.
Colorful Creativity with Flair Marker Pens
Paper Mate Felt Tip Pens are the perfect companion for budding artists and creative minds! With a vibrant assortment of 24 colors, these medium point felt tip pens encourage children to express themselves through writing and drawing. Their smear- and fade-resistant ink means that your little one's masterpieces stay bright and clear, and their water-based formulation ensures that writing remains neatly contained on the page. 3+ years
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Colorful Creativity with Flair Marker Pens offers a vibrant assortment of 24 colors, making every doodle a delightful adventure in self-expression that brightens up any day!
Unleash Creativity with Mini-Sketch Pads
The Melissa & Doug Mini-Sketch Spiral-Bound Pad is a delightful way to nurture your child's artistic flair! Designed with young artists in mind, these 50-page sketchpads are perfect for sparking creativity anywhere, whether at home or on the go. With high-quality, acid-free paper that stands up to pencils, markers, and more, your child can freely express their imagination. 3+ years
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Mini-Sketch Pads contain 50 pages of high-quality, acid-free paper that invite kids to express their creativity anywhere while building confidence in their artistic skills.
Create Your Own Keychain Fun!
Colorations Create Your Own Keychain Craft Kit for Kids is the perfect way to unlock creativity in our little ones. With this DIY kit, kids can design their own keychains, zipper pulls, or fun accessories, fostering artistic expression and fine motor skills. Utilizing markers, colored pencils, or even beloved photos, they’ll create personalized masterpieces while building confidence in their artistic abilities. 5-12 years
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Create Your Own Keychain Fun! includes markers and colored pencils, allowing kids to craft personalized treasures that boost their creativity and confidence—all while having a blast!
Creative Fun with Decorate Your Own Pot Holders
Colorations® Decorate Your Own Pot Holders are the perfect blend of creativity and functionality for kids! As parents and educators, we know that hands-on activities foster critical thinking, fine motor skills, and artistic expression. These blank pot holders serve as a marvelous canvas for little ones to design and personalize their creations with fabric or permanent markers, and even embellish them with fun materials. 5+ years
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Creative Fun with Decorate Your Own Pot Holders allows kids to personalize their creations with fun materials, turning kitchen helpers into colorful masterpieces they can proudly display!
Vibrant Creativity with Colorations STUBPEN Pencils
Colorations STUBPEN Stubby Chubby Colored Pencils for Kids is a fabulous set that sparks creativity and imagination in every young artist! With 48 vibrant colors to choose from, these chunky pencils encourage kids to explore their artistic side while developing fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Made from eco-friendly linden wood, they’re not just safe for our little ones but also kind to the planet. 3+ years
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Vibrant Creativity with Colorations STUBPEN Pencils gives kids 48 vibrant colors to unleash their imagination while honing fine motor skills—art has never been so fun and eco-friendly!
Translucent Alphabet Fun for Kids
Colorations Translucent Multi-Color Uppercase Plastic Letters bring a splash of color to our little one's alphabet adventures! These vibrant and durable letters are perfect for sensory play at light tables or water tables, capturing children’s imaginations while enhancing letter recognition and spelling skills. We love how they can be used to personalize artwork and enhance various creative projects, making learning feel like play. 3-6 years
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Translucent Alphabet Fun for Kids features vibrant, durable letters perfect for sensory play, turning learning into a colorful adventure and inspiring creativity in every letterform.
Incredible Foam Dough for Creative Play
Colorations Incredible Foam Dough is the ultimate playground for kids’ imaginations, featuring 28 ounces of vibrant foam in seven captivating colors. This soft, squishy dough not only offers hours of mess-free fun but also aids in developing fine motor skills and sensory awareness. We love how it encourages children to express their artistic flair while effortlessly blending learning and play, making it perfect for arts and crafts at home or in the classroom. Preschool
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Incredible Foam Dough features 28 ounces of vibrant foam in seven captivating colors, making it an inviting canvas for budding artists to explore their creativity mess-free.
Colorful Creativity with Tempera Cake Set
Colorations Individual Tempera Cake Classroom Pack is an exciting way to inspire creativity in children! With 36 vibrant colors to explore, this set allows young artists to experiment with mixing and blending while developing their fine motor skills. As parents and educators, we love how easy it is to use—no messy spills or complicated clean-up. 3+ years
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Colorful Creativity with Tempera Cake Set includes 36 vibrant colors, inspiring our little Picassos to mix and blend without the mess—just pure imaginative fun!
Creative Fun with Decorate Your Own Puppies
Colorations Set of 12 Decorate Your Own Fabric Plush Stuffed Puppy Dogs is the perfect canvas for budding artists! These smooth, blank fabric puppies invite children to unleash their creativity by decorating with fabric markers, paints, glue, and more. As parents and educators, we know how important it is for kids to express themselves and develop fine motor skills through hands-on activities. 3+ years
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Creative Fun with Decorate Your Own Puppies includes 12 blank fabric puppies, inviting kids to explore their artistic flair while sharing giggles during cozy family art sessions.
Vibrant Fluorescent Blue Kids Paint
Colorations Washable Tempera Paint in Fluorescent Blue is the perfect way to ignite creativity in our little ones! This vibrant, neon paint isn’t just about bold colors—it's a rich, creamy medium that allows children to explore a world of artistry and imagination. With each stroke, kids can improve their fine motor skills and discover the magic of color blending and painting techniques. 3+ years
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Vibrant Fluorescent Blue Kids Paint features a rich, creamy texture that lets kids dive into the colorful world of artistry without the worry of messy mishaps.
Fabulous Fade-Resistant Art Rolls
Colorations Prima-Color Fade-Resistant Paper Rolls ignite creativity in children of all ages! Designed with a glossy finish and UV-protective ink, this premium-quality paper is perfect for drawing, finger painting, and all sorts of arts and crafts. Not only does it offer versatility with a colored side and a white side, but it also enhances fine motor skills, encourages self-expression, and stimulates artistic exploration in young minds. 3+ years
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Fabulous Fade-Resistant Art Rolls feature a glossy finish and UV-protective ink that keep art vibrant, making it easier for kids to explore their creativity without indoor messes fading away.
Brighten Creativity with Washable Tempera Paint
Colorations Washable Tempera Paint in Fluorescent Yellow is the perfect tool to spark your child’s imagination! This vibrant and bold paint empowers kids to explore their creativity while developing fine motor skills through painting and crafting activities. Non-toxic and easy to clean, it allows for mess-free creativity that every parent can appreciate. 3+ years
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Brighten Creativity with Washable Tempera Paint is non-toxic and easy to clean, making it a delightful mess-free option for fostering little artists' imaginations.
DIY Wooden Organizer Craft Set
Colorations® Decorate Your Own Wooden Desktop Organizer is the perfect fun-filled project for kids of all ages! This engaging craft not only lets children unleash their creativity but also helps develop fine motor skills as they paint, decorate, and personalize their organizers. Designed with three compartments, it's a practical way to teach organization and responsibility, making it ideal for classrooms, birthday parties, or summer camps. 5+ years
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DIY Wooden Organizer Craft Set includes three compartments that transform craft time into a creative organizational adventure—perfect for instilling a sense of responsibility while having fun!
Creative Colorations Arts and Crafts Roll
The Colorations Arts and Crafts Paper Roll in vibrant orange is a fantastic resource for educators and parents alike! Measuring a generous 36 inches by 1000 feet, this dual-surface paper invites kids to explore their creativity through finger painting, watercolors, and more. The smooth side is perfect for markers and line drawing, while the textured side supports temeperas and acrylic paints, making it ideal for sparking artistic expression. 2-10 years
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Creative Colorations Arts and Crafts Roll is a generous 36 inches by 1000 feet, inviting kids to unleash their imaginations with every splash and stroke of color!
Unleash Creativity with Colorations Craft Paper
Colorations Arts and Crafts Paper Roll is the ultimate canvas for our little Picassos! Measuring a whopping 36 inches by 1000 feet, this dual-surface treasure sparks imagination and creativity in every stroke. The smooth side is perfect for markers and finger paint, while the textured side welcomes acrylics and watercolors. 3+ years
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Unleash Creativity with Colorations Craft Paper features a massive 36-inch by 1000-foot roll that transforms any space into a vibrant gallery, encouraging endless artistic adventures.
Creative Wooden Airplane Craft Set
Colorations® Decorate Your Own Wooden Model Airplanes, Set of 12, is a fantastic way to spark creativity and imagination in children. With three pieces for each plane, kids can unleash their artistic flair using markers, paints, and stickers, enhancing their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Perfect for group environments like classrooms or birthday parties, this craft project not only provides hours of fun but also encourages teamwork and sharing as they decorate and play. 4-12 years
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Creative Wooden Airplane Craft Set features 12 model airplanes for kids to decorate, turning artistry and engineering into a colorful group challenge that sparks imagination and collaboration.