Artsy Toys for 6-Year Old Girls & Boys

When I was little, I would wake up bright and early to paint with Bob Ross or draw curlicue comics and characters with Pappy from “Pappyland.” Now, children have their creativity and imagination to guide them on those Spongebob-filled mornings in front of the television, but with the right artsy supplies, that’s enough.

Art makes everything a little more beautiful, and it thrills me to no end when kids display their miniature masterpieces on the fridge. It’s for this reason that (in my opinion) the best toys for 6 year olds allow kids to get in-touch with their inner, pint-size Picasso.

Crayola Masterworks Art Case

These were my favorite kits EVER when I was a kid! Only now, they’re larger, more vibrant, and built to withstand months of constant coloring and creating.

200 pieces are in this set, including crayons, short pencils, skinny markers, supertips, oil pastels, watercolors, and an assortment of other supplies. There are also safety scissors and school glue, which means this kit would be perfect for a classroom setting, as it has absolutely everything a child could need to write or draw.

The case has a carrying handle, and the design is faux wood, meaning it’s a sturdy build that can be transported anywhere.

Step2 Easel for Two

Dual-sided and great for siblings or friends, this easel features a chalkboard on one side and a dry-erase board on the other.

It’s an adjustable 43-inches tall for growing toddlers, and there are center trays to hold supplies on both sides. The top-clips make holding sheets of thick, drawing paper a cinch, while the sturdy design won’t tip or break.

It’s a great hand-me-down gift, as the present of art could be passed down through generations for one masterpiece after another.

LeapFrog LeapPad2 Explorer Learning Tablet

While not the typical artistic device, this tablet comes with 5 pre-loaded apps; 2 of which are creative and perfect for drawing or imagining.

There are also dual cameras for picture-taking and video recording, as well as game cartridges that include comic-making, sketching, and a wide range of other imaginative abilities.

The touch-screen is great for using fingers as paint brushes. Or, kids can opt for a stylus to make finer-points and more elaborate pictures. The screen is clear, quality is amazing, and there’s over 4GB of available memory for storage of all kinds of artwork.