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Arts & Crafts Essentials for Toddlers age 1-6
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items Having an intentional, useful craft collection on hand for kiddos can be a lifesaver. This is a comprehensive list of everything you need to complete those fun, messy, and sometimes wild projects you find on Pinterest!
Sections
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Paper/Stationary
Paint
Coloring/Drawing
Creative Materials
Cutting/Gluing
Paper/Stationary
Must needed assorted construction paper! As an Amazon affiliate, I earn on qualifying purchases.
Crayola Construction Paper - 480ct (2pck)
Don’t underestimate the power of a simple drawing pad! As an Amazon affiliate I earn on qualifying purchases
Melissa & Doug Drawing Paper 3-Pack, 9x12, 50 Sheets
Always great to have on hand as a learning journal or tear-out sheets for drawing.
9x12 Top Spiral Sketch Book, 100 Sheets
Great paper for painting!
Melissa & Doug Finger Paint Paper Pad 2-Pack
Paint
Various different paints for various different projects.
Great, washable paints!
SWT16 Simply Washable Tempera Paints, 16oz, 11 Colors
This paint is great for any outdoor project- painting on wood, rocks and more! Comes with so many vibrant colors, paint brushes, and paint palette!
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Acrylic Paints
Be sure to incorporate various types of art mediums into your creative lessons. Here is a wonderful set of watercolor paints! As an Amazon associate I earn on qualifying purchases
Grabie 100 Colors Watercolor Paint Set with Brush Pens & Metal Case
Perfect paint cups to prevent spills for those messy, artistic toddlers! As an Amazon affiliate I earn on qualifying purchases
Colorations No-Spill White Lid Tempera Paint Cups (10 pack)
Buying a bulk set of paint brushes is key- especially with young toddlers. Always have them on hand! As an Amazon affiliate, I earn on qualifying purchases.
Bulk Paint Brushes for Kids Variety 36
Coloring/Drawing
A necessary staple for any home classroom! As Amazon affiliate, I earn on qualifying purchases
Crayola Ultra Clean Washable Markers 40ct
Perfect starter crayons for younger toddlers. Large and easy to grasp! As an Amazon affiliate, I earn on qualifying purchases
Crayola Large Assorted Crayons, 8 Count
Silky crayons that glide easily over paper. So smooth and fun to color with. As an Amazon affiliate, I earn on qualifying purchases.
Jumbo Crayons for Toddlers, 24 Colors Non Toxic
Whether the kids are coloring, stamping, or completing homeschool lessons- there is always a need for dot markers! Pair with a dot marker coloring book as a great gift! As an Amazon affiliate, I earn on qualifying purchases
Washable Dot Markers for Toddlers
No homeschool is complete without a tub of classic crayons. As an Amazon affiliate I earn on qualifying purchases
Crayola Crayons, Crayon Box with Sharpener, 64 ct
Creative Materials
Use for a variety of crafts or learning activities! Always good to have on hand. As Amazon affiliate, I earn on qualifying purchases
Wooden Clothes Pins, Large Natural Wood, 50 Pack
Googly eyes for all your toddler crafts! Self adhesive backs so they stick better than messy glue. As Amazon affiliate, I earn on qualifying purchases.
500 Black Wiggle Googly Eyes with Adhesive
So versatile for a variety of crafts! As an Amazon affiliate I earn on qualifying purchases
Pipe Cleaners Craft Bulk 200pcs Kids Toys
Versatile wooden dowels for various crafts and projects. As an Amazon affiliate I earn on qualifying purchases
HOPELF 50PCS 1/4x12in Bamboo Dowel Rods
Used for so many different crafts and/or reward systems/math lessons. As an Amazon affiliate I earn on qualifying purchases
410 Jumbo Pom Poms Craft Supplies Set
Such a different experience than playdough! Super soft modeling clay that will dry hard over time. Pair with an instruction booklet to make a great gift!
Air Dry Clay 36 Colors, Modeling Clay for Kids
An essential. So many benefits!
Play Doh Modeling Compound 10-Pack Assorted
Assorted Stickers are a must with little kids! They love to peel and stick them all over their projects!
American Greetings Kids Stickers, 599 pcs
Always need a set of playdough tools!
Montessori Wooden Playdough Tools: Sensory play Set. Play dough toys
Don't forget popsicle sticks! Wooden or colored.
Craft Sticks 4.5in Wood Popsicle 100pcs
Great for any “animal” project
120pcs Colorful Goose Feathers
Cutting/Gluing
Use glue sticks instead of messy liquid elmers! Fat glue sticks for toddler hands. As an Amazon affiliate, I earn on qualifying purchases.
Elmer's Disappearing Purple Glue Sticks, 3 Ct
Don’t forget the importance of cutting skills. Get toddlers working those fine motor skills with these safety scissors. As an Amazon affiliate I earn on qualifying purchases
3-Pack Toddler Safety Scissors & 60 Sheets Paper
When Elmer’s glue just won’t stick! Don’t forget to have some super glue on hand for all those intricate crafts. As an Amazon affiliate I earn on qualifying purchases
Loctite Super Glue Professional Liquid 0.7oz 2 Pack