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Best Markers for Kids of 2026
Six washable marker sets tested with kids: the 100-color pick we recommend first, plus toddler, scented, and budget options.
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We analyze thousands of real customer reviews and product data to surface the best arts & crafts picks — so you can buy with confidence.
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Best Play Dough Sets of 2026
We compared Play-Doh sets for starter value, travel, themes, storage, and party use to help you pick the right one for your kid.
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Best Art Supplies for Kids of 2026
Crayola, Play-Doh and real acrylics for older kids: the art supplies we recommend for drawing, coloring, painting and modeling, and who each one suits.
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Best Drawing Kits for Kids of 2026
We tested bundled drawing kits for kids. The Crayola Inspiration Art Case suits most families, plus the better pick for travel, painting, and tweens.
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Best Finger Paint for Toddlers of 2026
We tested eight washable finger paints with toddlers. Crayola's big bottles clean up best; here's what to buy for color range, classrooms and gifts.
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Best Harmonica for Kids
A good first harmonica is a 10-hole diatonic in C, small enough for a child's hands, and tough enough to survive one. We pick the ones worth buying.
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Best Kids Guitars of 2026
We tested kids' guitars from toddler toys to junior acoustics and electric kits, so you can match the right size and tuning stability to your child.
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Best Magnetic Drawing Boards of 2026
We tested magnetic drawing boards for toddlers: the SGILE wins on drawing room, the Magna Doodle on value, and the Wellchild travels best.
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Best Musical Instruments for Kids of 2026
We tested kids' instruments from a school recorder to a 17-key kalimba — what holds tune, what survives a toddler, and which one to buy first.
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Best Musical Toys for Toddlers of 2026
We tested toddler musical toys and picked the best for listening, instrument play, and sing-alongs, from diaper-bag picks to wooden pianos.
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Best Paint by Number Kits for Kids of 2026
We tested kids' paint-by-number kits for readable numbers, usable paint and designs small hands can finish, and picked the eight worth buying.
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Best Painting Kits for Kids of 2026
We tested kids' painting kits for washability, mess, and lasting fun. Find the best pick for toddlers, older artists, and gift-giving.
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Best Recorders for Kids of 2026
The Yamaha YRS-24B is our top recorder for school beginners. We compare seven picks on fingering, tone, cleaning, and what comes in the box.
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Best Sand Art Kits of 2026
We compared seven sand art kits on sand per bottle, pouring tools and party format, so the bottles get filled instead of the box going unfinished.
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Best Sewing Kits for Kids of 2026
We tested kids' sewing kits for safe tools, clear instructions, and projects worth finishing. Here are the best first kits for ages 5 to 12.
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Best Sticker Books for Kids of 2026
We tested sticker books for toddlers through tweens. Here's which ones stay stuck, which survive a flight, and which keep a child busy for an hour.
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Best Toy Drum Sets of 2026
We tested tabletop drum toys, wooden hand drums, and junior kits to find the best toy drum set for toddlers, big kids, and quiet apartments.
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Best Ukuleles for Kids of 2026
We tested six kid-sized ukuleles and picked the ones that hold tune and fit small hands, plus a wooden toy for toddlers.
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Best Watercolor Paint Sets for Kids of 2026
We tested washable and all-in-one watercolor sets for kids, from a 48-color starter to refillable school pans, and picked the ones worth the mess.
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Best Wood Craft Kits for Kids of 2026
We built, painted and glued our way through seven wood craft kits. Here are the ones worth buying, for toddlers, car lovers, painters and classrooms.
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Best Xylophones for Toddlers of 2026
We tested toddler xylophones for tuning, safety, and whether small hands can reach every bar. Here's what to buy at one, two, and four years old.
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Best Art Sets for Kids of 2026
We tested kids' art sets from Crayola and Sunnyglade to find which supplies, case, and paper hold up — and which kit to buy for a young painter.
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Best Chalk for Kids of 2026
We tested sidewalk, jumbo, and chalkboard chalk to find what rinses off, survives drops, and keeps kids drawing.
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Best Clay for Kids of 2026
We tested clay and dough kits for toddlers through teens. These are the best for soft play, air-dry keepsakes, and older-kid sculpting.