While kids are home from school, parents work endlessly to keep kids entertained. These 11 activities will encourage kids to flex their creativity without the use of screens while they are home for summer vacation.
MAKE-YOUR-OWN LAVA LAMP
Kids can design and decorate a LAVA brand motion lamp inside and out with this DIY kit. There are multiple options: red, green, or purple LAVA globs to bubble and flow, and confetti sparkles for customization.
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HEY CLAY MINIONS
Kids can pick their favorite Minions — Bob & Tim, Kevin, Stuart, Dave & Fluffy, Otto, or an evil Minion — then grab the sculpting tools and follow along with the interactive 3D step-by-step instructions to masterfully mold it, one simple shape at a time.
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STICKER WOW!
Each kit features a different animal-themed sticker stamper that kids can use to stamp through 24 pages of counting, matching, and search-and-find activities. The refillable sticker stamper comes pre-loaded with 300 easy-to-remove assorted stickers with 100 unique designs in every stack.
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RAINBOW LOOM CARE BEARS COLLECTION
Kids can create Rainbow Loom bracelets with designs featuring popular Care Bears characters. The collection features the Celebration Bracelet Kit and the Dare to Care Bracelet Kit. Each craft kit includes colorful rubber bands, Care Bear beads, and a Cheer Bear Happy Loom.
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TUFTING CRAFT KIT
This set turns the viral tufting trend into a kid-friendly craft to help develop fine motor skills, creativity, and imagination. It includes a kid-friendly tufting tool, nature-themed design cards, display stands, and 800 pieces of tufting fabric in six colors.
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Available: Fall 2024
WORLD’S SMALLEST YOU CREATE
With this new line, kids can complete tiny versions of their favorite arts and crafts. The collection includes The World’s Smallest Artist Drawing Kit, The World’s Smallest Bead Kit, and The World’s Smallest Spin Art Kit.
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Available: Summer 2024
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CLAY DINOSAUR MODELING KIT
Kids can shape clay over five included dino skeletons and create their own one-of-a-kind designs with this kit. It comes with five clay colors, a sculpting tool, and googly eyes.
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SNAP N’ GLAM HAIRSTYLING SET
Clip and create styles for every type of hair! Using the included 100 bead clips with butterfly, gem, and flower accents, young fashionistas can create looks that express their unique styles in three simple steps: Load, clip, and style! Load the cartridge with the desired bead clips, then clip onto the hair with ease. All…
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SHRINK MAGIC CANDY SHOP BRACELET KIT
Kids can make 20 different bracelets with custom beads by choosing a candy design, aligning the wrapper on the bead, and applying heat with a hair dryer (not included). Kids can then wear and share their creations.
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SNACKERS BRACELET KIT VENDING MACHINE
This pretend vending machine is full of play snack bags. As kids dispense snack packs from the vending machine, they get supplies to make up to five snack-themed bracelets.
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A version of this feature was originally published in The Toy Book’s 2024 Specialty Toys & Gifts Issue. Click here to read the full issue! Want to receive The Toy Book in print? Click here for subscription options!
