Toys That Develop Design Thinking
Soar with Paper Flying Dragons
Paper Flying Dragons is an enchanting activity kit that sparks creativity and learning in children ages 8 and up. As we delve into the world of dragon-making, our little ones will not only enjoy crafting vibrant, colorful paper dragons but also develop vital skills like fine motor coordination and spatial awareness. The included 48-page instructional book is filled with Klutz certified crystal-clear instructions and delightful dragon facts that make learning fun and engaging. 8+ years
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Soar with Paper Flying Dragons includes a 48-page instructional book packed with delightful dragon facts, making it a magical way to blend crafting with learning about flight mechanics.
Kaleidoscope Making Kit for Creativity
The 4M Kidzlabs Kaleidoscope Making Kit invites children to explore the fascinating world of optical light physics while expressing their creativity! Perfect for ages 7 and up, this hands-on experience allows kids to build and customize their own kaleidoscope in four different styles, fostering fine motor skills and imaginative thinking. As young creators experiment with colors and designs, they’ll also gain insights into the science of light and reflection, making learning both engaging and fun! 7+ years
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Kaleidoscope Making Kit for Creativity offers four different styles to customize, making science dazzlingly fun as kids learn about light while exercising their artistic skills.
Creative Fashion Designer Craft Kit
The Creativity for Kids Designed by You Fashion Studio is a remarkable DIY Fashion Designer Craft Kit for girls aged 9 and up. This kit invites young fashionistas to explore their creativity, enhance their design skills, and develop a keen sense of style as they sketch and sew their own dreamy outfits. With over 50 pieces, including fabric samples and a dress mannequin, it’s an incredible way to nurture artistic expression and fine motor skills while having hours of imaginative fun. 9+ years
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Creative Fashion Designer Craft Kit includes over 50 pieces, allowing kids to unleash their inner designer and explore fashion in a fun, hands-on way.
Design Dreams with Fashion Angels!
Fashion Angels Make-up & Hair Design Sketch Portfolio is the perfect creative outlet for our little budding artists! It not only provides a fabulous way to explore hair and makeup design but also nurtures fine motor skills and artistic expression. We can support our kids as they play and experiment with colors, shapes, and styles, helping them build confidence in their own creativity. 6 years and up
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Design Dreams with Fashion Angels! includes 40 sketch pages that ignite our little artist's imagination while building their confidence in creative expression—watch out, runway world!
Fashion Angels Fashion Design Portfolio
The Fashion Angels Fashion Design Sketch Portfolio is a delightful introduction for our kids ages 6 and up to the exciting world of fashion design! Packed with 40 sketch sheets featuring pre-printed silhouettes, this sketchbook makes drawing easy and accessible for budding designers. Alongside removable stencils and colorful stickers, children can explore their creativity and develop artistic skills while having fun creating unique outfits and looks. 6+ years
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Fashion Angels Fashion Design Portfolio includes 40 sketch sheets with pre-printed silhouettes, making it a fabulous way for kids to unleash their inner designer and boost their confidence.
Ignite Imagination with LED Light Kit
The E-flite Clear LED Solid 2 Universal Light Kit lights up creativity for children interested in cars and airplanes. This innovative kit not only enhances playtime by adding dazzling effects but also promotes skills in engineering, problem-solving, and design. By integrating these LED lights into their vehicles, kids can explore the basics of electronics while enjoying a hands-on approach to learning, making it a fantastic resource for both parents and educators. 8+ years
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Ignite Imagination with LED Light Kit transforms vehicles with dazzling effects, turning playtime into a vibrant exploration of engineering and design that sparks creativity in kids.
Creative Knitting Adventure Kit
The Creativity for Kids Quick Knit Loom Kit is a delightful way to introduce children to the art of knitting! This engaging craft helps develop fine motor skills, enhances patience, and sparks creativity as kids design their own pom pom hat and cup cozy. With everything needed to get started and fun, illustrated instructions, parents will love watching their young ones learn and express themselves through this hands-on activity. 7+ years
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Creative Knitting Adventure Kit includes fun, illustrated instructions that make learning to knit a delightful journey, nurturing both crafty skills and a sense of accomplishment.
Explore Creativity with TLR Sticker Sheet
The Team Losi Racing TLR Sticker Sheet TLR8300 is a fantastic tool for sparking creativity and imagination in your young builders! As parents and educators, we know how important it is for children to express themselves artistically, and this sticker sheet provides a fun way for them to personalize their car or truck bodies, wings, and decals. While decorating, kids develop fine motor skills and boost their confidence as they make choices in design and aesthetics. 5+ years
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Explore Creativity with TLR Sticker Sheet provides a fantastic way for kids to personalize their vehicles while boosting confidence and igniting their imagination in engineering.
Create Jewelry with Heart Beads Fun!
Melissa & Doug Created by Me! Heart Beads Wooden Bead Kit sparks creativity in our little ones as they design and string their very own jewelry! With over 120 beautiful beads and 5 colorful cords, this engaging arts and crafts kit encourages kids to unleash their imagination while honing their fine motor and cognitive skills. 4-8 years
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Create Jewelry with Heart Beads Fun! includes over 120 beautiful beads, making it a colorful canvas for kids to express their creativity while developing essential skills—who knew crafting could be so educational?
Custom Stepping Stones DIY Kit
Made By Me Mix & Mold Your Own & Make 4 DIY Personalized Stepping Stones provides a fantastic way for kids ages 5-9 to create unique keepsakes. This engaging activity fosters creativity and artistic expression while boosting fine motor skills through painting and design, making it a delightful option for birthday parties or weekend fun. Not only do children get to explore color-mixing and decoration, but they also learn the joy of preserving memories in a fun, hands-on manner. 5-9 years
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Custom Stepping Stones DIY Kit allows kids to make four personalized keepsakes, turning memory-making into a fun, hands-on art project that parents can cherish forever.
Unleash Creativity with Spirograph Super Set!
Spirograph Super 50th Anniversary Set invites kids to dive into a world of creativity and mathematical wonder! This enchanting kit not only enhances artistic expression but also teaches important skills such as design thinking and spatial awareness through engaging spiral art creation. With double the gears, children can explore endless patterns while developing fine motor skills and their understanding of geometric concepts. 8+ years
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Spirograph Super Set features double the gears, allowing kids to create intricate designs while discovering the magic of geometry and unleashing their inner artists.
Create with the Princess Design Kit!
Melissa & Doug Princess Design Activity Kit is the perfect way for our little ones to unleash their inner designers and express their royal flair! With nine double-sided, textured fashion plates and colorful tools, the creative possibilities are endless. This kit not only sparks imagination but also promotes fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and creativity—all while ensuring a fun and engaging experience. 4+ years
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Create with the Princess Design Kit! comes with nine double-sided fashion plates that turn our little ones into designers, all while honing their dexterity and creative flair.
Creative Jewelry-Making Kits for Kids
Melissa & Doug Design-Your-Own Jewelry-Making Kits are perfect for unleashing your child's creativity and fine motor skills! This set includes colorful bangles, soft bracelets, and fabulous headbands that they can customize with sparkling gems and glittery stickers. Not only do these kits promote imaginative design, but they also support hands-on, screen-free play—a huge plus for busy parents. 4-6 years
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Creative Jewelry-Making Kits for Kids includes colorful bangles and sparkling gems, turning our little artists into proud fashion designers while keeping screen time at bay.
Create Your Own Flower Crowns!
Creativity for Kids Flower Crowns Craft Kit is a fantastic way for our children to unleash their artistic flair! With this delightful set, kids aged 7 and up can design and create four stunning flower crowns that not only enhance their creativity but also help develop fine motor skills and patience. The included colorful paper blooms, ribbons, and glitter paint inspire self-expression while encouraging thoughtful design choices for each personalized accessory. 7+ years
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Create Your Own Flower Crowns! includes colorful paper blooms and glitter paint, turning crafting into a vibrant canvas for imagination and a delightful shared experience.
Transform Your Child's Space with Star Wars!
RoomMates Star Wars Death Star Tie Fighter & X-Wing Peel and Stick Wall Decals bring a galaxy of imagination into your child's room! As fellow parents, we know how important it is to inspire creativity and learning at home. These decals not only spark interest in the science of space travel and storytelling but also foster fine motor skills as children help apply and reposition their favorite characters throughout their space. 3+ years
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Transform Your Child's Space with Star Wars! includes peel and stick decals that allow kids to rearrange their galaxy-bound heroes, making playtime as customizable as their imaginations.
Creative Jewelry Making Adventure
Just My Style My Very Own Jewelry Studio invites children to unleash their creativity through hands-on bracelet-making fun. This engaging kit fosters essential skills such as fine motor development, pattern recognition, and design thinking—providing hours of delightful learning while crafting stylish accessories. With over 1,700 beads and easy-to-follow instructions, it's a wonderful choice for encouraging self-expression and enhancing social interactions during group activities or playdates. 6-9 years
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Creative Jewelry Making Adventure includes over 1,700 beads, making it an exciting way for kids to express themselves while honing essential skills and bonding with friends.
Classic Car Play for Creative Minds
The 1949 Mercury Eight Coupe, Black, is not just a stunning diecast model; it's a gateway to learning about automotive history and engineering principles for children aged 8 and up. With features like openable doors, hood, and trunk, this model fosters fine motor skills and encourages imaginative play. As kids explore the details of this classic vehicle, they gain insights into design and function, making it an engaging addition to any educational toy collection. 8+ years
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Classic Car Play for Creative Minds features openable doors and hood, enabling kids to engage in hands-on exploration of automotive history while flexing their creativity.
Creative Pokémon Building Fun
nanoblock - Pokémon - Flareon offers an exciting way for kids 8 years and older to enhance their fine motor skills and spatial awareness while constructing this beloved character. With 160 small pieces, children can experience the joy of building detailed 3D art that fits perfectly in their palm, fostering creativity and patience along the way. Parents and educators will appreciate the comprehensive step-by-step instructions, making this a fun and educational activity that sparks interest in design and construction. 8+ years
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Creative Pokémon Building Fun features 160 tiny pieces that transform building into a mini engineering feat, fostering patience and creativity while keeping young minds engaged and entertained.
Crayola's Creative Drafting Delight
The Crayola Art Supplies Drafting Tool is a wonderful introduction to the world of design for young artists. This innovative tool helps children develop essential skills like spatial awareness, creativity, and fine motor coordination as they explore their artistic abilities. Designed for budding creators, this drafting tool encourages imaginative play and lays the groundwork for lifelong artistic pursuits. 5+ years
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Crayola's Creative Drafting Delight introduces kids to design with tools that spark imagination, making art feel like a thrilling adventure into their own creativity.
Blooming Creativity Fashion Design Kit
The Make It Real Fashion Design Sketchbook Kit for Girls is an inspiring way to ignite your child's creative spirit and foster their passion for design. As your little fashionista explores stencils, puffy stickers, and guided sketches, she'll naturally develop fine-motor skills, visual acuity, and self-expression abilities—all while having fun. This kit isn’t just about play; it’s about nurturing the future leaders and makers of tomorrow through hands-on learning and creativity. 6+ years
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Blooming Creativity Fashion Design Kit includes stencils and puffy stickers, making it a vibrant way for kids to explore their imaginative style and build essential design skills.
Creative Nail Art Adventure
L. O. L. 6+ years
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Creative Nail Art Adventure invites kids to mix their own safe, clean nail polishes while exploring colors and designs, all without the worry of harmful ingredients.
L.O.L. Surprise! Creative Fashion Studio
L. O. L. 5+ years
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L.O.L. Surprise! Creative Fashion Studio includes over 250 accessories, allowing kids to unleash their inner designers while having a blast crafting their unique styles.
Craft Crush Bracelet Maker Set Fun!
Craft Crush Bracelet Maker Set is not just a jewelry-making kit; it's an exciting opportunity for teens and adults to explore their creativity! As parents and educators, we appreciate how this kit promotes fine motor skills, design thinking, and even basic knot-tying techniques. With 80 plastic beads and a variety of threads included, each crafting session becomes a chance to express individuality and foster friendship through personalized gifts. 13+ years
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Craft Crush Bracelet Maker Set includes 80 plastic beads that spark creativity and allow kids to express their individuality as they craft personalized gifts for friends.
Disney Zombies Fashion Design Magic
The Make It Real Disney Zombies Fashion Design Sketchbook is an exciting gateway to creativity for every young designer aged 6 and up! This interactive sketchbook allows kids to design outfits for their favorite characters, Addison and Bree, while honing essential skills like fine motor development, visual perception, and self-expression. Packed with templates, stencils, and stickers, it’s not just a drawing activity—it’s a delightful blend of art and learning that keeps kids engaged and lets their imaginations run wild. 6+ years
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Disney Zombies Fashion Design Magic comes packed with templates and stickers, making it a canvas for creativity that transforms everyday play into a fashion adventure.
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