I always enjoyed making potholders like these when I was a young girl so I thought maybe the grandkids would like to try their hand. Well, kids today aren't into making things I guess. One is making a potholder as I write this and the others all just walked away without even trying.My little craftsman is working away, sorting the colors she wants to use and lining them up. She seems happy enough and it's going better for her as she gets the hang of it. Crafts aren't for everyone but if your kids/grandkids are interested in such things, this is a nice little set. There is absolutely nothing included that can hurt a child during normal play, that I can see....