Best Kids’ Craft Kits for Rainy Day Activities

Painting with your kids has never been easier thanks to this cool craft set by Floss & Rock. Simply fill up the pen with water, and color in the jungle designs to see them magically appear, then disappear once dry. The reusable pad even has a built-in easel so your kid can exercise their creativity like a proper artist.

Age recommendation: 18+ months

Many craft kits for kids come with a ton of little pieces that end up everywhere and are just not safe for small children. But this kit is designed specifically for toddlers with chunky craft materials (think: buttons, felt and pom-poms) that are easy for them to handle and that come in different textures and shapes. Your kiddo can spend their rainy days decorating a leaf or a colorful fish, building their own teddy bear or one of the many other activities in this 100+ piece kit that encourages sensory learning and creativity. It includes peel-and-stick felt shapes, buttons, pom-poms, cardstock shapes, double-sided rainbow paper and more.

Age recommendation: 2+ years

It’s not always easy to find a toddler craft kit for your little ones who are just learning how to play on their own and develop their motor skills. But if there is one thing that remains true about this age group, it’s that they love Baby Shark. With 18 Baby Shark coloring pages and five non-toxic and easily washable markers, this set from Crayola will keep your child occupied for as long as their attention span will allow it. The best part? These special markers only appear on the Color Wonder paper, so you don’t have to worry about your toddler drawing all over the table or themselves.

Age recommendation: 2+ years

Introduce your child to the world of painting and help them develop their fine motor skills with this finger paint sent from J MARK. Of course, it’s a given that the six non-toxic tempera colors will get on their skin, and yes, your home, but the paint is easily washed off with soap and water. Plus, the kids' craft kit comes with an easy-to-put-on smock to protect their clothes. It also includes a large paint pad that is conveniently bound at the top so your child can paint in the pad or easily remove a piece of paper to put on the table or hang on the refrigerator.

Age recommendation: 3+ years

This is the kids' craft kit that keeps on giving—your children will not only spend an afternoon designing and gluing their hand puppets, they can continue to play with them for months after their DIY project is done. The set comes with six felt hand puppets in different colors that your kids can decorate with googly eyes, pom-poms and a plethora of different felt shapes to create their own silly dinosaur, owl and chicken characters. Anyone ready for a puppet show?

Age recommendation: 3+ years

Open-ended play offers a wonderful way for tots to develop creative thinking and problem-solving skills. That’s why this felt craft kit for kids is one of the best we’ve seen. With over 100 felt pieces that can be arranged on the board to create animals, monsters and shapes, this set provides endless play possibilities. Plus, it’s easy to tidy up thanks to an included storage bag.

Age recommendation: 3+ years

Searching for children’s craft kits that adults can enjoy together? Look no further than this DIY play dough set. This kit comes with easy step-by-step instructions and three boxes of dry mix to whip up a fresh batch of play dough at home. Better yet, it’s made from natural, food-grade ingredients colored with plant dyes. It’s fun to make and fun to play with—what more could you ask for?

Age recommendation: 3+ years

If your child has trouble falling asleep at night sometimes (whose doesn’t?) or is scared of the dark, this kids' craft kit will allow you to kill two birds with one stone. Your preschooler can spend their rainy afternoon DIYing their very own jar night light, and then they can set it up in their room and take pride in something they made helping them feel safe when they drift off to sleep. The kit includes two jars and two LED flameless candles that they can transform into whimsical night lights decorated with glitter, stickers, ribbons, and charms. Plus, uplifting messages that will make your kiddo feel inspired.

Age recommendation: 3+ years

If you are looking for a simple preschool craft kit to keep your artsy kid busy while being stuck indoors, this paper plate kit will do the trick—and there are nine different animals to choose from, so it will definitely last more than one rainy afternoon. Your child will be able to create a butterfly, ladybug, chicken, fish, spider, turkey, polar bear, fish or a whale by following the simple instructions made easy for kids to follow. The set comes with plates, paint and brush, cotton balls, a glue stick, a marker and of course, googly eyes, for all the indoor fun.

Age recommendation: 3+ years

Instead of letting your child just sit in front of the TV on a rainy day, why not entice them to get off the couch using the characters from one of their favorite shows? This wooden stamps activity set from Melissa & Doug—which includes 16 wooden stamps, an activity pad and markers—will allow them to go on a Paw Patrol adventure without the screen. They can mix and match the pup and vehicle stamps while coloring and learning about teamwork and using their imagination along the way. And unlike some DIY projects, this kids' craft kit has a simple wooden tray for easy clean up.

Age recommendation: 4+ years

What preschooler doesn’t love to play tea party? Well, now they can combine one of their favorite imaginary activities with a fun DIY art project. This wooden tea set comes with a teapot, two cups and two plates that your child can decorate with brightly colored acrylic paint and stickers. And after a day of DIY fun, they can continue to throw tea parties for their family and stuffies, serving everyone tea while also showing off their artistic skills.

Age recommendation: 4+ years

Are your kids getting bored of bathtime? This DIY bath bomb kit will entertain you and your child on a rainy afternoon and up the excitement of their evening bath. The easy instructions will guide them in making a boat, cloud, alien, frog, owl or ghost bath bomb using colored baking soda, citric acid, and water. When they drop it in the bath, it will not only change the color of the water, but will also moisturize their skin. This may be an especially fun activity for those little ones who love science, or may help spark an interest in others who don’t yet know how fun it can be!

Age recommendation: 4+ years