Make a Face Self-Portrait Craft Kit – Diversity Art for Kids

Make a Face – Self-Portrait Craft Kit for Kids

Spark creativity and celebrate individuality with the Make a Face Self-Portrait Craft Kit! This hands-on wood DIY activity invites children to paint, mix, and assemble their very own portrait — making it a fantastic project for home, school, or classroom diversity lessons. Kids can mix and match skin tones, choose their hair color, and even add glasses to create a face that looks just like them (or anyone they imagine)!

Whether you're a parent looking for a meaningful after-school activity or a teacher planning an engaging lesson on identity and inclusion, this kit has everything you need to get started right out of the box.

What's Included in Each Kit

• ✅ One wooden face board + one pair of glasses
• ✅ Two paint colors / skin tones for blending and customizing
• ✅ One paint brush — ready to use
• ✅ 11 feet of yarn hair in your choice of color

Product Details

• Head Size: 3.5" wide
• Available Hair Colors: Orange, Yellow, Brown, Black
• Kit Type: Single-portrait kit (makes ONE portrait per kit)
• Material: Wood DIY package
• Country of Origin: Made in Mainland China

Why Kids & Educators Love This Kit

• 🎨 Open-ended creative play — no two portraits are the same!
• 🌍 Diversity & inclusion lesson — perfect for multicultural classroom activities
• 👧 Self-portrait challenge — encourages self-expression and self-awareness
• 🏫 Classroom or home ready — compact, self-contained, easy to manage
• 🎁 Great gift idea for birthdays, holidays, or school events

Perfect For

Ages 4 and up | Homeschooling families | Elementary classrooms | Art camps | After-school programs | Creative playdates

Looking for more creative kids' activities? Check out our Diamond Painting kits or explore fun Educational & STEM options in our store.

For more information on the value of arts and crafts in child development, visit the CDC's Child Development resource page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the Make a Face Self-Portrait Craft Kit suitable for young children?

A: Yes! This kids' craft kit is designed for children ages 4 and up. The wooden face pieces are easy to handle, and the included paint, paintbrush, and yarn make it a complete, self-contained activity with no extra supplies needed. Adult supervision is recommended for younger children during the painting step.

Q: Can I buy multiple kits for a classroom or group activity?

A: Absolutely! Each kit is a single-portrait kit, meaning it makes one complete portrait per kit. For classroom use or group activities, we recommend purchasing one kit per child. This makes it easy to give every student their own unique creative experience during a diversity or self-portrait lesson.

Q: What hair colors are available for the yarn in this craft kit?

A: Each kit comes with 11 feet of yarn in one color. Available hair colors include Orange, Yellow, Brown, and Black — so you can choose the color that best matches the portrait you're creating!

Q: Do I need any additional materials to complete this self-portrait craft kit?

A: No additional materials are required. Each kit includes everything you need: a wooden face, glasses, two skin-tone paints, one paintbrush, and 11 feet of yarn for hair. Just open the box and start crafting!