8 Best Tools for Kids of All Ages

Key Specs

• Age Range: 1-5
• Material: Plastic

They won’t be suitable for any actual carpentry or construction, but this tool set and its soft plastic pieces are a great choice for a pretend woodworker or builder. This kit comes with a tool belt to accentuate the look, something you won’t find in many tool sets for kids.

The tool belt includes several pockets and compartments, as well as a clip-on buckle, making it great for improving your little one’s coordination and motor skills.

Best of all, it includes a kid-friendly instruction manual—complete with colorful pictures and cartoons—which explains what each tool is for as well as the importance of safety.

MOST VISUALLY STIMULATING

Key Specs

• Age Range: 2-5
• Material: Plastic

This kit’s light-up buttons and colorful components make it a great gift for any kid who enjoys visually stimulating toys and accessories. When pressed, these buttons play songs and make the sounds of real tools, making this kit even more interactive and stimulating.

It also comes with learning cards that can be inserted into the toolbox, which will teach your child about letters and numbers as they’re using the tools. The electric drill actually spins too, and can be used to rotate the gears on the outside of the box. For about $20, this set is a great value, as well.