Art gift ideas for kids
Art supplies we'd happily give our own kids, a few small family-owned makers we love, and the stores worth browsing, picked for ages 4–5.
Top picks
Things we'd buy ourselves, linked straight to the product.
Kwik Stix Tempera Paint Sticksabout $15
Paint in a glue-stick tube: bold color, no water or brushes, dry in about 90 seconds.
Crayola Washable Watercolorsabout $6
A first real paint set, with a brush and colors that wash out of clothes.
Crayola Model Magicabout $12
Soft, air-dry modeling clay that doesn't stick to hands or carpet. Their sculptures keep.
Melissa & Doug Wooden Stamp Setabout $15
Wooden stamps and washable ink pads for making cards and pictures.
From small makers
Family-owned and independent shops making lovely things for young artists.
Shop by brand
Whole stores worth browsing for this age.
Keep every masterpiece
Little Folio is a private home for your children's artwork. Snap a photo, save their words in their own voice, and share it with the family you invite. Grandparents can see gift ideas picked for their grandchild's age.
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