Whether they’re little Picassos, aspiring thespians or rock stars in the making, these pretend play gifts for kids will appeal to the most creative little minds.
A Musical Chicken
Yes, you read that right. It’s a Musical Chicken and it comes equipped with 1 cymbal, a 5-bar xylophone, a maraca tail, two clacking wings and detachable wooden mallets on the back. Ideal for children 12 months and up, it’s sure to get your mini Mozart excited at the earliest stages of his music career.
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A Home Theater
Set the stage for the most original productions with this simple, open-ended playhouse from Wonder and Wise by Asweets. It comes with three interchangeable backgrounds and a plush microphone to help the littlest story tellers step into the spotlight.
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A Bluetooth Microphone
This Sing-Along Rainbow Bling Karaoke Microphone is the perfect gift for karaoke kings and queens of all ages. The 2-in-one microphone and Bluetooth speaker works with all karaoke apps by simply connecting to the Apple or Android device of your choice. Let the party begin!
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An Inspired Vanity Set
For future make-up artists and pretend play junkies, we love the Vanity Table & Stall from the timeless family-owned brand Le Toy Van with a passion for creating traditional wooden toys. The adorable vintage-style dressing table comes complete with three drawers and a pint-sized stool ready for makeover—sans the mess.
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The Ultimate Arts and Crafts Library
If your little loves open ended art projects, the Arts and Crafts Supply Library from Kid Made Modern will make a perfect gift. From jewels to felt to wooden beads and googly eyes, it’s a veritable cornucopia of crafts.
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Paint Sticks
Minimize the mess with these perfect Chunkies Paint Sticks, designed specifically with little hands in mind. An easy, twist up plastic barrel with a top keeps the color contained and your little artist busy on that next masterpiece.
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Home Air-Dry Pottery Kit
This kid-friendly craft kit comes with all the materials, tools and guidance needed to for two people to create two pots or pieces each. Designed for children and adult beginners alike, this unexpected gift is safe, easy and fun.
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Beeswax Crayon
Jumbo beeswax crayons are the perfect size for a toddler's hands and can be used without opposable thumb dexterity. They come in 12 vibrant colors for your mini Monet-in-training and are tricky to snap and even harder to swallow.
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A Sidewalk Chalk Upgrade
TWEE, a woman-owned maker's studio in Philadelphia, makes their eco-friendly sidewalk chalks by hand so each one is unique and beautiful. They've reimagined the classic childhood go-to in otherworldly shapes like these unicorn and narwhal horns as well as gemstones, planets, pizza and even a slider and fries.
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A Cozy Candle Kit
We love the candle-making kits from Sculpd in cozy scents like Neroli Orange Blossom, Ginger & Orange or Peony Rose. The tween and teens in your life will have everything they need to sculpt and pour one candle to give or keep. It's called self-care.
