

Ann Williams Craft Crush Bracelet Box
(Ann Williams $16.99) A craft kit for older designers who have some experience with making jewelry that takes fine motor skills. There...


Faber-Castell World Colors Pencils
(Faber-Castell $7.99 ) We’re excited about these double-sided pencils with six skin tones that kids can use for their drawings. Do you...


Miniland Highway and Train Track Rollers
(Miniland $12.99 and up) A combo scoop on one end and roller road maker on the other. We think this will be good fun at the beach for...


Creativity for Kids Fashion Headbands
(Creativity for Kids $19.99) An update of one of our previous award winners, repackaged with some new goodies for a wardrobe of...


Creativity for Kids Sticker Rainbow Sandland
(Creativity for Kids $18) Fill the clear container with layers of colored sand, seal it with a foam top and then decorate with the...


Lakeshore Hardwood Unit Blocks, Starter Set
(Lakeshore $299) These are the kind of quality wooden unit blocks that you'll find in a good nursery school. The hardwood is smooth and...


Hape Quadrilla Marble Run Construction Sets
(Hape $29.99 & up) We’ve written about other handsome wooden Quadrilla sets in the past. This season they have created a smaller set with...


Hape Outdoor Adventure Collection Flower Press and Art Kit
(Hape $15.99) Just in time for capturing summer blooms and learning the craft of pressing them to enjoy later. This sturdy wooden press...


Faber and Castell Sand Painting
(Faber-Castell $18.00) This is less instantaneous than many craft kits—a good thing. Kids actually have to wait and let things dry before...


Crayola Washable Tripod Grip Markers
(Crayola $15) A set of 8 triangular shaped washable markers with intense colors. Designed to help kids learn proper writing grip, these...