Toys That Develop Creativity
Our Top 5 Picks
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.
Spark Creativity with Red Glitter Finger Paint
Colorations Red Washable Glitter Finger Paint is the perfect introduction to the colorful world of painting for our little ones! As parents and educators, we know that finger painting is not just about creating masterpieces—it's a delightful way for children to explore colors while developing fine motor skills. This rich, creamy paint glides effortlessly across paper, allowing for playful experimentation and discovery of new shades. 2-5 years
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Spark Creativity with Red Glitter Finger Paint introduces little ones to rich, creamy textures that ignite their artistic imaginations while keeping creativity safe and fun.
Vibrant Creativity with Jumbo Colored Pencils
Colorations® Jumbo Colored Pencils are a fantastic tool for sparking creativity and enhancing fine motor skills in children. With their larger, hexagonal shape, these pencils promote easy gripping, allowing kids to express their imagination while developing coordination and artistic abilities. Perfect for both home and school, this set of 120 non-toxic pencils is not only eco-friendly but also encourages collaborative learning and self-expression in art projects. 3+ years
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Vibrant Creativity with Jumbo Colored Pencils features a large hexagonal shape that makes gripping easier, turning every art session into a delightful exploration of imagination and skill-building.
Colorations Washable Markers for Creative Minds
Colorations Washable Markers, Set of 256, ignite the creative spark in every child! With a rainbow of 16 vibrant colors at their fingertips, young artists can dive into drawing, writing, and coloring like never before. These markers are not just tools for creativity; they help develop fine motor skills, encourage self-expression, and enhance focus. 3+ years
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Colorations Washable Markers for Creative Minds come in a set of 256 vibrant colors that transform any doodle or masterpiece into a colorful adventure—cleanup is effortlessly easy for added peace of mind.
Colorations Washable Sidewalk Chalk Fun!
Colorations Washable Sidewalk Chalk in Storage Bucket is the perfect way to spark creativity and imagination in young artists right at home! With 20 pieces in 8 vibrant colors, kids can explore colors, shapes, and even basic math concepts while drawing on the driveway. We love how easy it is to clean up, making outdoor play a breeze for parents too! 3+ years
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Colorations Washable Sidewalk Chalk Fun! includes 20 vibrant colors that inspire outdoor masterpieces while making cleanup a breeze for busy parents—talk about a win-win!
Colorful Eye Stickers for Endless Creativity
Colorations Colorful Eye Stickers will instantly elevate your child’s arts and crafts! We absolutely love how these vibrant, easy-to-peel stickers can spark imagination and encourage creativity in our little ones. With 2,000 assorted stickers in various shapes and sizes, kids can personalize their crafts, enhance storytime puppets, and transform everyday projects into playful masterpieces. 3+ years
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Colorful Eye Stickers include 2,000 assorted stickers that turn every craft project into a vibrant masterpiece, helping our little ones unleash their creativity while practicing fine motor skills.
Vibrant Arts and Crafts Sand
Colorations Colorful Vibrant Sand is an exciting addition to any creative project, perfect for budding artists and crafters of all ages. This non-toxic, vivid royal blue sand flows smoothly, encouraging children to explore their artistic side while enhancing fine motor skills and coordination. Imagine layering this vibrant sand in jars or using it with glue to make lovely decorations—it’s not only a fun play activity, but it’s also a fantastic way to bring creativity and imagination to life! 3+ years
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Vibrant Arts and Crafts Sand comes in a non-toxic, vivid royal blue color that inspires artistic expression and transforms simple projects into colorful masterpieces with minimal cleanup.
Colorful Shapes Stamping Fun for Kids
Colorations Shapes Easy to Hold Good Grasp Kids Stamping Sticks Set of 10 is a fantastic tool for fostering creativity and learning in young minds! Each sturdy, kid-friendly stick features a delightful shape, making it a breeze for little hands to explore geometry through fun stamping activities. These easily graspable tools not only enhance motor skills but also promote shape recognition while encouraging artistic expression. 3-6 years
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Colorful Shapes Stamping Fun for Kids features 10 easy-to-hold stamping sticks that transform messy art time into a hands-on geometry lesson with creative flair.
Mess-Free Painting Fun for Young Artists
Colorations Machine Washable Child's Paint Smock is the ultimate solution for our little Picassos! Designed with young artists in mind, this smock not only saves their favorite clothes from messy paint incidents, but also encourages creativity and self-expression. Whether they’re in a painting class or having fun at home, this easy-to-use smock helps them focus on their artistic endeavors without worrying about the cleanup afterward. 3+ years
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Mess-Free Painting Fun for Young Artists features a machine-washable design that frees little hands to unleash their inner artists without the worry of messy cleanups.
Mess-Free Creativity: Paint Cups for Kids
Colorations Air-Tight, No-Mess Paint Cups for Kids makes painting a breeze for little artists! As fellow parents and educators, we appreciate how these spill-proof cups turn messy sessions into fun, focused experiences. They not only encourage creativity but also support fine motor skills and color recognition through painting activities. 3+ years
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Mess-Free Creativity: Paint Cups for Kids feature spill-proof design to keep art time tidy, allowing little ones to explore their artistic side without the cleanup chaos.
Excellerations Tower Building Adventure
The Excellerations Tower Building Set is an exciting way for our little explorers to dive into early STEM learning! With 50 chunky pieces that are perfect for tiny hands, children can build, create, and develop vital skills like fine motor coordination and spatial awareness. This vibrant, engaging set not only entertains but also encourages cooperative play, making it a delightful addition to any playtime. 3+ years
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Excellerations Tower Building Adventure includes 50 chunky pieces that invite imaginative construction, making learning feel like a creative party for little builders on the go.
Engaging Wooden Building Blocks for Young Minds
The Best Value Floor Wooden Unit Blocks Set is a fantastic choice for children ages 3 and up, sparking creativity and learning simultaneously! With 162 smooth-sanded rubberwood blocks, this set provides an incredible platform for kids to explore shapes, sorting, and basic math concepts while engaging in imaginative play. We love how these blocks can effortlessly introduce STEM principles, encouraging spatial relationships and engineering skills as children stack, build, and create their masterpieces. 3+ years
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Engaging Wooden Building Blocks for Young Minds includes 162 smooth-sanded rubberwood blocks that inspire creativity while gently introducing STEM principles—shaping future builders one block at a time.
Excellerations Counting Bear Fun & Learning
Excellerations Counting Bear Pattern Cards are a delightful way to introduce your little ones to the world of math and logical thinking! With 23 double-sided pattern cards featuring real-life bear photography, children can explore essential skills like patterning, classification, and analytical reasoning in an engaging way. These sturdy cards are made to last, ensuring countless opportunities for hands-on learning and creativity. 3-6 years
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Excellerations Counting Bear Fun & Learning includes 23 double-sided pattern cards that turn math into an exciting adventure, perfect for little learners eager to explore.
Engaging Fun with Easy-Grip Foam Stamps
Colorations® Easy-Grip Foam Stampers are the delightful way for our kids to dive into the world of letters! These colorful, durable stamps empower children to learn the uppercase alphabet while boosting their fine motor skills. The easy-to-handle design, featuring clear visibility and a comfy grip, invites repeated exploration and play. 3-7 years
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Engaging Fun with Easy-Grip Foam Stamps includes colorful, durable designs that make learning the alphabet a hands-on adventure, marrying fun and education seamlessly.
Colorations Toddler Smock: Clean Creativity!
Colorations Long Sleeve Toddler Smock is the perfect companion for your little artist! As parents, we know that fostering creativity is essential for our children's development. This easy-to-use smock not only keeps their clothes clean, but also encourages imaginative exploration through painting and crafting. 2-5 years
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Colorations Toddler Smock features elastic cuffs and a hook and loop closure, making it easy for little artists to dive into messy projects without worrying about their clothes.
Excellerations Construction Building Toys
The Excellerations Construction Toys are perfect for our little builders aged 3 and up! These chunky, interlocking pieces are designed for small hands, helping children develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and early STEM knowledge as they explore shapes, colors, and the dynamics of construction. We love how these durable building blocks not only spark creativity but also promote cooperative play, making them a fantastic choice for playdates and group activities. 3+ years
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Excellerations Construction Building Toys feature chunky interlocking pieces that fuel kids' creativity while developing essential STEM skills, making playdates a blast of learning and laughter.
Wooden Skyscraper Block Play Set
The Excellerations 2-3/10 inch Square Wooden Skyscraper Block Play Set is a fantastic resource for our little architects aged 3 and up! With 35 sturdy wooden blocks, kids can explore endless possibilities while building 10 unique city buildings enriched with architectural flair. This engaging play set not only sparks creativity but also nurtures essential skills like problem-solving, social interaction, and early math concepts through hands-on learning. 3+ years
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Wooden Skyscraper Block Play Set includes 35 sturdy blocks that turn playtime into an architectural adventure, helping kids build and learn in the most imaginative way possible.
Vibrant Colorful Sand for Creative Play
The Colorations Colorful Vibrant Sand 22 oz Jar offers a delightful blend of creativity and educational exploration for children. With its stunning array of vivid colors, this non-toxic sand sparks imaginative play, enhances sensory experiences, and strengthens fine motor skills as kids pour, mold, and craft. Perfect for creative projects, educators can use it to teach color recognition and layering techniques while families can enjoy making beautiful art together—transforming simple activities into engaging learning moments! 3+ years
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Vibrant Colorful Sand offers a 22 oz jar of non-toxic sand that turns crafting into a sensory celebration, making every pour and mold a chance for colorful learning fun.
Colorations® Familiar Shapes Stickers Delight
Colorations® Familiar Shapes Stickers are a vibrant exploration of shapes and themes that can transform learning into a fun and engaging adventure! With 1,020 bright and colorful stickers featuring animals, geometric shapes, and transportation, these stickers are perfect for sparking creativity and storytelling in kids. We love using them to support our children's learning, helping them recognize shapes and express their own stories, all while celebrating their accomplishments. 3+ years
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Colorations® Familiar Shapes Stickers Delight, featuring 1,020 vibrant stickers, turns everyday learning into colorful storytelling adventures that make clean-up a breeze for busy parents.
Excellerations STEM Construction Toy Set
The Excellerations Construction Toys set is an exciting and engaging way for kids ages 3 and up to dive into the world of STEM learning! With 360 vibrant cubes and triangles, these chunky, interlocking shapes make it easy for little hands to explore spatial relations, colors, and shapes while enhancing fine motor skills and logic. As parents and educators, we love how this set encourages cooperative play, allowing children to learn together, experiment with construction, and discover the basics of cause and effect—all while having a blast! 3+ years
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Excellerations STEM Construction Toy Set includes 360 vibrant cubes and triangles that transform playtime into a fun-filled exploration of building, teamwork, and early engineering principles.
Excellerations STEM Translucent Light Blocks
Excellerations STEM Translucent Light Blocks provide an inspiring way for children to explore the vibrant world of colors and shapes! This 100-piece set is perfect for both classroom and home use, allowing young hands to build and experiment with light, color mixing, and geometry. Not only do these blocks stimulate creativity and problem-solving skills, but they also offer a unique sensory experience as children watch colors come alive on a light table. 3+ years
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Excellerations STEM Translucent Light Blocks provide 100 vibrant pieces that turn light tables into colorful adventures, sparking creativity and collaborative problem-solving in a brilliantly engaging way.
Bright Learning with Light Table Letters
Excellerations Light Table Translucent Letters Set of 26 opens up a world of vibrant learning for our little ones! Each brilliantly colored letter invites creativity while nurturing language development and early reading skills. The sturdy, rounded-edge design ensures safety while helping children explore color mixing and STEM concepts right at the light table. 3+ years
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Bright Learning with Light Table Letters includes 26 brilliantly colored letters that not only spark creativity but also make exploring early literacy an illuminating adventure!
Engaging Number Stamps for Little Hands
Colorations Good Grasp Stamping Sticks Pack of 10 is a delightful tool for our young learners! Designed to fit comfortably in little hands, these number stamps encourage creativity while reinforcing essential math skills. With numbers 0 through 9 readily available, children can dive into exciting activities that make counting, addition, and number recognition fun and interactive. 3-7 years
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Engaging Number Stamps for Little Hands includes a pack of 10 perfectly sized stamps that turn math lessons into interactive adventures, making learning numbers a delightful experience.
Rock Your World with Geology Fun
The NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Starter Rock Tumbling Kit transforms the way kids discover geology and the beauty of nature. This hands-on kit not only indulges their curiosity about rocks and crystals but also fosters patience, precision, and creativity as they turn rough stones into sparkling gemstones. A fantastic choice for parents seeking educational STEM activities, it encourages scientific exploration and fine motor skills while having an incredibly fun time! 8+ years
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Rock Your World with Geology Fun includes a rock tumbling kit that transforms rough stones into sparkling gemstones, turning kids into budding geologists while cultivating valuable skills through play.