Arts & Crafts Gifts for Kids Ages 5–8
Shopping for a 5-to-8-year-old grandchild who loves arts and crafts? These 12 picks come straight from our gift-finder catalog — every one grandparent-tested, rated, and matched to this exact age and interest. The KiwiCo Monthly Subscription leads the list for a reason.
The Picks
KiwiCo Monthly Subscription
A new hands-on project arrives every month — curated by age and pitched perfectly. Gift that keeps giving.
Raina Telgemeier Graphic Novel Boxed Set
Smile, Drama, Sisters, Guts — the graphic novels that every middle-school girl reads. Beloved especially by 9-13 year olds.
Melissa & Doug Water Wow! Reusable Travel Pads
Paint with just water — pages reveal pictures, then dry blank to reuse. No mess, no lost caps. The toddler road-trip lifesaver.
eeBoo Art Puzzle
Beautifully illustrated puzzles with sustainable cardboard. Artwork stands alone — many kids frame the finished puzzle.
Grimm's Wooden Rainbow Stacker
Iconic wooden rainbow-arch toy. Infinitely rearrangeable, doubles as decor. The gift that stays on shelves for years.
Crayola Twistables Colored Pencils
No sharpening ever needed, bright colors, survives backpacks and travel. The best stocking-sized art item for ages 4-14.
Crayola Color Wonder Mess-Free Travel Set
Markers that only color on the special paper — never on car seats, skin, or clothes. The mess-free standby for little ones on the go.
Crayola Ultimate Art Case
Everything they need, nothing they don't. 140 pieces in a sturdy case — survives years.
Klutz Friendship Bracelet Kit
Classic DIY bracelet-making kit. Threads, patterns, instructions — tweens spend hours on these.
Klutz Craft Kit (Assorted)
Real instructions, all materials included, produces something the child keeps. Pick by interest: friendship bracelets, origami, pom-poms, nail art.
Boogie Board Magic Sketch Writing Tablet
Doodle, erase with a button, repeat forever. No paper, no ink, no batteries to draw. Keeps kids busy for hours in the backseat.
Play-Doh Kitchen Creations Ultimate Chef Set
Pretend cooking with real Play-Doh — molds, tools, multiple colors. Hours of pretend-kitchen play for 3-7 year olds.