Creative play for your child
Fortunately, creative play is an important part of daily life for many families with children. At Toy Academy, we’ve gathered a large selection of creative activities and craft supplies that support your child's desire and ability to create, build, and experiment, whether you live in an apartment, a house, a dorm room, or a mansion. Our craft kits and creative play sets for children from approx. 2 years and older give your child plenty of opportunities to learn through play - at home in the living room, at daycare, in the garden, or out on the balcony.
We carry craft kits for drawing, sculpting, cutting, collaging, jewellery-making, origami, blind contour drawing, embroidery, and much more. We strive to make creative play at home possible for everyone, even with limited space and a small budget, because it’s all about the process and the experience, not about having shelves and drawers brimming with supplies.
How children learn through creative play in everyday life
When your child draws their own fantasy horse, makes ornaments out of paper, sculpts animals out of modelling clay, or glues glitter onto a piece of cardboard, their brain and fine motor skills buzz and bounce in harmony. At Toy Academy, our mission is to help children learn through play - and that’s exactly what creative play does.
Creative projects help develop fine motor skills, concentration, planning ability, and the capacity to put ideas into words. When children work together to create something, they also build social skills, empathy, and the ability to listen and negotiate. That’s why creative play is such an important part of children's development and well-being, in childcare settings, at school, and at home.
Making space for creativity at home
Even if you don't have a lot of space at home, it’s absolutely possible to make room for crafts and creative play. A small table, a storage drawer at child height, and space on the fridge or bulletin board to display their creations - that's all it takes to spark your child's motivation and pride.
We recommend materials that can be used in many different ways, such as modelling clay, construction paper, fuse beads, multisurface markers, and kinetic sand. That way, your child can have lots of fun and even make little homemade presents for friends, parents, or other relatives.
If you have a garden or other outdoor space, you can bring your craft supplies outside and paint rocks, press flowers, or build little figures from sticks and pine cones. In this way, creative play becomes a natural part of outdoor life and a meaningful way for children to connect with nature.
What to draw? Inspiration for creative children
For many children and parents, the first question is, "What should I draw?" In our experience, it helps to take inspiration from the surroundings. Draw a bike, a bus, a tree in the garden, or a picture of your favourite toy. Use drawing books with step-by-step guides or try blind contour drawing, where your child may only look at the subject while drawing, not the paper.
Creative play can also mean drawing what you dream of: a holiday, an imaginary friend, a three-headed dragon. The best part is, it all counts. Whether the giraffe has wheels like a tractor or legs like a pig, it's your child’s creativity that's at the heart of it all.
Shop kids' creative toys and craft supplies at Toy Academy
Toy Academy is a Danish webshop based locally in Denmark. We help families with children find fun, meaningful, and educational toys that support kids in developing new skills and learning through play. We've carefully curated our selection of creative toys and craft supplies with quality, educational principles, and the Danish ideal of a good childhood in mind.
In our Creative Play category, you’ll find craft kits, materials for fine motor activities, embroidery, jewelry, and origami kits, and drawing supplies, among many other things. We always give you clear guidance on whether a product is suitable for play or for decoration only.
We offer quick and secure international shipping, and we’re happy to guide you if you have questions about how to best make space for creative play in your home. Also check out our blog, where you'll find a popular guide on how to set up a creative space at home for your child.
Creative play for children at Toy Academy
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Creative activities and craft supplies for all children
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Creative play supports your child's imagination, fine motor skills, and teamwork skills
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Ideas for both small and large projects
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Practical tips for storing and showcasing your child’s creations
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Danish webshop with fast delivery and toys that help your child learn through play