Sticky Fingers and Big Smiles: Why Kids Can’t Get Enough of Baker Ross Crafts
There’s something magical about a kitchen table covered in glitter, glue sticks, and paint pots. Sure, it’s a bit chaotic. And maybe your fingers are now permanently speckled with purple sparkles. But when you look up and see a child grinning from ear to ear while proudly holding their newly crafted masterpiece, it all makes sense.
Welcome to the world of Baker Ross—where art isn’t just a classroom subject; it’s pure joy in the hands of a child.
Whether it’s a spring bunny mask, a Halloween haunted house kit, or a simple color-in crown, Baker Ross crafts have become a staple for parents, teachers, and creative kids who love getting hands-on. But the brand is more than just hobby kits—it’s a toolkit for emotional expression, early learning, and that quiet confidence that comes when a child says, “I made that!”
Let’s dig into what makes Baker Ross so beloved—and why kids keep coming back for more.
1. Ready-to-Use Craft Kits That Actually Keep Their Attention
Let’s face it—kids can be enthusiastic one minute and over it the next. So, finding activities that hold their attention? Not always easy. This is where Baker Ross kits really shine.
The beauty is in the simplicity. Kids open a package, and everything they need is right there: pre-cut foam shapes, googly eyes, rainbow stickers, glue dots (a parent favorite), and clear, kid-friendly instructions. No Pinterest searches. No emergency runs to the shop for glue. Just open it, sit down, and boom—crafting begins.
These kits don’t overwhelm. They empower kids to start and finish something on their own. And that sense of completion? It’s gold.
2. From Dinosaurs to Unicorns: Starting with What Kids Love
Part of Baker Ross’s genius is the way it taps directly into the things kids already adore. Dinosaurs, fairies, pirates, puppies, holidays, glitter, googly eyes—you name it, they’ve built a craft around it.
Their themed kits cater to kids’ natural obsessions, which means excitement comes baked in. A child who’s been going on about the solar system for days will lose their mind over a Baker Ross “Space Rocket Scratch Art” set. The unicorn-obsessed seven-year-old will squeal when handed a “Make Your Own Unicorn Puppet” kit.
It’s just smart. It helps adults step into the child’s world rather than dragging them into something “educational.” (Though, spoiler alert—there’s loads of learning happening too.)
3. Creativity That Builds Skills—Without Feeling Like Homework
As kids sit down with a Baker Ross kit, they’re not thinking, Hmm, excellent opportunity to strengthen my fine motor skills and sequencing awareness today. But that’s exactly what’s happening as they peel, press, paint, or thread.
From building focus to improving finger dexterity, each activity offers chances to hone real-world skills:
- Fine Motor Skills: Sticker peeling, threading beads, painting tiny shapes—hello pencil grip practice!
- Hand-Eye Coordination: Matching stickers to templates, gluing smaller parts together—this is foundational development.
- Reading & Sequencing: Following the “how-to” guide ups reading comprehension and step-by-step processing.
- Emotional Expression: A paint-your-own-emotion-mask kit encourages kids to name and explore feelings.
- STEM Themes: Mosaic kits, build-a-skeleton models, or “grow your own crystals” all sneak in science learning in a super fun way.
It’s intentional but not overbearing—and that’s exactly why it works.
4. Perfect for Every Season, Holiday, and Rainy Weekend
One of the reasons Baker Ross feels like a lifesaver to so many parents and teachers is its seasonal range. When school half-term is coming or you’re staring down a cold, rainy Saturday, Baker Ross swoops in like the arts-and-crafts fairy godmother.
They roll out themed lines for nearly every imaginable holiday and cultural celebration:
- Easter: Cute chick puppets, egg-decorating kits, and basket weavers.
- Halloween: Foam haunted houses, color-your-own trick-or-treat bags.
- Christmas: Wooden ornament kits, advent calendars, festive wreaths.
- Diwali, Eid, Hanukkah & Chinese New Year: Baker Ross offers inclusive cultural crafts that introduce kids to global celebrations in the most tactile, respectful way.
So instead of scouring Pinterest for “easy Christmas crafts for kids,” you just browse the Baker Ross seasonal section, click, wait a couple of days, and then quietly reclaim your sanity.
5. Classroom-Ready… and Chaos-Resistant
Ask any teacher or scout leader, and they’ll tell you: Baker Ross kits are classroom gold. Affordable in bulk, quick to set up, and relatively mess-free (well, as mess-free as crafts ever get).
Because so many of their projects use peel-and-stick materials or pre-cut pieces, they drastically reduce prep time and classroom chaos. Whether you’re decorating Mother’s Day cards or doing an end-of-term art show, Baker Ross turns “thirty kids plus glue” into a fun, doable experience—not a disaster waiting to happen.
Plus, their kits come in multi-packs. That means teachers and childminders can engage a whole group without assembling pieces manually or spending their lunch break wrestling with tissue paper.
6. Keeping It Inclusive—Crafts for Every Kid
Baker Ross doesn’t just offer variety—they work hard to make sure their kits are inclusive. That means activities for kids with different attention spans, reading levels, and sensory needs. You’ll find tactile kits involving foam, pom-poms, soft felt, and large-piece puzzles that are ideal for small hands or those struggling with motor skills.
They’re also thoughtful about cultural diversity. Their Diwali lantern kits, Eid card decorations, or even Day of the Dead skull masks are rooted in real-world celebrations—not caricatures—and they help kids appreciate community through art.
7. Sparking Pride, Not Just Play
Here’s something grown-ups sometimes underestimate: kids love to feel accomplished. Whether it’s a painted wooden fish magnet on the fridge or a cardboard crown they wear while watching cartoons, that sense of “I made this!” never gets old.
Every finished Baker Ross project is a little moment of pride. Even when it’s lopsided. Even when two googly eyes end up on one side of the owl. It still feels amazing to make something from scratch—or almost scratch—and own that joy.
And that’s something screens just can’t replicate.
So… Why Do Kids Love Baker Ross?
Because it’s fun. Because it’s colorful. Because it lets them be messy, imaginative, proud, busy, and focused—all at once. Baker Ross products give kids space to create—but with the perfect amount of structure to keep frustration at bay.
It doesn’t matter if they’re crafting in the classroom with twenty other kids, or sitting cross-legged on the living room floor surrounded by foam butterflies and felt-tip pens. With Baker Ross, art feels like a celebration more than a lesson. And for kids, that might be the most magical thing of all.