- A sketchbook
- A set of drawing markers
- A set of colored pencils
- A set of fine drawing pencils
- A fun eraser
- A pencil sharpener
- A doodle book or a few creativity-inspiring printables
A Painting Kit for Kids
For the kid who loves to paint. Include:
- Ultimate art paper or round watercolor paper
- A watercolor palette or tempera cake set
- Tempera paint
- A set of paint brushes in different sizes
- Droppers
- Glitter
A Sensory Play Kit for Kids
For the kid who loves to explore with their senses. Include:
- A batch of homemade playdough
- Or a batch of your favorite sensory material
- A tube of little animals
- A set of playdough tools
- Silicone baking cups
- A small set of pretend baking tools
- A variety of poke-ins (buttons, beads, sequins, etc.)
A Tinkering Kit for Kids
For the kid who loves to build. Include:
- Wooden mallet or kids hammer
- Nails or fasteners
- Wood craft sticks
- A box of wood bits
- Glue gun
- Styrofoam pieces
- Pipe cleaners
- Toothpicks or bamboo skewers
- A bag of marshmallows or gumdrops
- Beads and/or buttons
A Collage Kit for Kids
For the kid who likes to arrange small art materials. Include:
- Extra sturdy tagboard or cardboard
- Glue bottle
- Glitter glue
- Stationery store stickers (circle stickers, labels, and hole reinforcement stickers)
- Glitter
- Rainbow feathers
- Googly eyes
- Sequins or buttons
- A sorting tray for holding the collage items
What do you think? Would you make and give kids art kits to the children in your life?
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- 5 Premium Art Supplies for Gifts
- The Artful Parent’s Creative Gift Guide for Kids
- Creative Gift Ideas for Toddlers & Preschoolers
- Creative Gifts for Kids Who Love to Build
- Best Creative Gifts for Tweens
Learn how to put together your own kids’ art kits. Easy to assemble and they make a great gift for kids of all ages.
Updated December 2025
Want to encourage your children’s creativity? Give the gift of art.
Bundle a few related art supplies together with an inspiring book or two and give to a young artist in your life.
We’ve put together some ideas for a few themed kids’ art kits to help get you started. Don’t feel like you need to include all of these items. Pick and choose the ones that you think would best suit the child and your budget. And if you’d like to include an activity book in your art kit, be sure to visit our printables store for the best seasonal and themed creativity packs!
You can gift the items in a caddy or a plastic bin with a lid, so the materials stay together.
These gifts are guaranteed to be enjoyed for a long time and may help open a new creative world for the recipient!
How to Put Together Kids’ Art Kits
A Drawing Kit for Kids
For the kid who loves to draw, sketch, and doodle. Include:
- A sketchbook
- A set of drawing markers
- A set of colored pencils
- A set of fine drawing pencils
- A fun eraser
- A pencil sharpener
- A doodle book or a few creativity-inspiring printables
A Painting Kit for Kids
For the kid who loves to paint. Include:
- Ultimate art paper or round watercolor paper
- A watercolor palette or tempera cake set
- Tempera paint
- A set of paint brushes in different sizes
- Droppers
- Glitter
A Sensory Play Kit for Kids
For the kid who loves to explore with their senses. Include:
- A batch of homemade playdough
- Or a batch of your favorite sensory material
- A tube of little animals
- A set of playdough tools
- Silicone baking cups
- A small set of pretend baking tools
- A variety of poke-ins (buttons, beads, sequins, etc.)
A Tinkering Kit for Kids
For the kid who loves to build. Include:
- Wooden mallet or kids hammer
- Nails or fasteners
- Wood craft sticks
- A box of wood bits
- Glue gun
- Styrofoam pieces
- Pipe cleaners
- Toothpicks or bamboo skewers
- A bag of marshmallows or gumdrops
- Beads and/or buttons
A Collage Kit for Kids
For the kid who likes to arrange small art materials. Include:
- Extra sturdy tagboard or cardboard
- Glue bottle
- Glitter glue
- Stationery store stickers (circle stickers, labels, and hole reinforcement stickers)
- Glitter
- Rainbow feathers
- Googly eyes
- Sequins or buttons
- A sorting tray for holding the collage items
What do you think? Would you make and give kids art kits to the children in your life?
More Gift Ideas for Kids
- Our Favorite Art Activity Kits for Kids
- 5 Premium Art Supplies for Gifts
- The Artful Parent’s Creative Gift Guide for Kids
- Creative Gift Ideas for Toddlers & Preschoolers
- Creative Gifts for Kids Who Love to Build
- Best Creative Gifts for Tweens
