Arts & CraftsAges 5-9
Best Arts & Crafts Gifts for Ages 5-9
Open-ended supplies plus a few great kits
Updated June 11, 2026
The trick with art gifts is the ratio of supplies (used forever) to kits (one and done). We weighted toward supplies, with a few high-quality kits for kids who want a finished project to be proud of.
Crayola Inspiration Art Case 140-Count
Crayons, markers, colored pencils, paper. The starter set that lasts a year.
$24.99Target
Faber-Castell Connector Markers 60-Count
The good markers. Caps connect like LEGO so they actually stay put away.
$39.99Amazon
Crayola Spin & Spiral Art Station
A spirograph for the screen-age kid. Easier than the original, more colorful results.
$19.99Walmart
Aquabeads Mega Bead Studio
Beads fuse with water, no ironing or melting. Cleaner than Perler beads, kids 5+ can do it solo.
$24.99Target
Klutz Make Clay Charms Book Kit
Step-by-step polymer clay. The Klutz format works: book, materials, results.
$21.99Amazon
Strathmore Drawing Pad 9x12
Real artist paper. Heavy enough for marker, smooth enough for colored pencil.
$11.99Amazon
Melissa & Doug Easel Wooden Standing
Whiteboard on one side, chalkboard on the other, paper roll holder. Adjustable height.
$79.99Walmart
Faber-Castell Beeswax Block Crayons
Waldorf-style chunky crayons. Vibrant colors, hold up to toddler grip.
$24.99Amazon
Creativity for Kids Designed by You Tote
Plain canvas tote plus fabric markers. Kids 5+ design, the result actually gets used.
$14.99Target
Sculpey III Polymer Clay Multipack 30-Color
Bakes hard in a regular oven. Endless tiny figures.
$24.99Amazon
Crayola Modeling Clay 24-Pack
Reusable, never hardens. The non-bake alternative to Sculpey.
$11.99Walmart
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