Some children are naturally drawn to create. Give them a box, and they’ll build a castle. Hand them scraps, and they’ll make magic. These children are makers at heart, hands-on thinkers, problem solvers, and dreamers who express themselves through what they build, shape, and invent.
Here are 5 signs your child might be a maker at heart:
1. They love turning “nothing” into something.
If your child often digs into recyclables, leftover materials, or random objects just to create something new, that’s a clear sign. Makers see possibilities in the ordinary. They love transforming paper into puppets, cardboard into cars, or beads into keychains.
2. They are endlessly curious.
Makers ask questions like, “What if I do it this way?” or “Can I try making one myself?” They don’t just want to play, they want to understand how things work and how they can make their own version. Their curiosity fuels their creativity.
3. They prefer hands-on learning.
If your child learns better by doing than just watching or reading, they’re probably a maker. They enjoy building models, crafting designs, or testing their ideas with their hands. They learn by experimenting, not just by listening.
4. They don’t mind starting over.
True makers see mistakes as part of the process. If your child tries a project, messes up, and still wants to try again, celebrate it! That perseverance and love for the process (not just the result) is a beautiful maker mindset.
5. They beam with pride after creating something.
You’ll often catch a glow in their eyes when they finish a handmade item. Whether it’s a beaded bracelet, a stitched cloth, or a drawing, makers take joy in the act of creating and the pride they feel builds confidence that carries into other areas of life.
At Adventures of a Blessed Hand, we help children unlock the maker inside of them. Whether your child is a quiet creator or a bold inventor, crafts from our collections give them the space to grow, explore, and shine.
Because when you give a maker the right tools, you’re giving them a world of possibilities.
