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Non-toxic and joyful art time!
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items These art must-haves are game-changers for encouraging self-expression!
Ok so I don't use these anymore because she doesn't try to taste everything, but when she was still a baby and we were just moving paint around with our hands and then onto our faces and so on, I loved having these so there was no stress involved of ...
Veggie Baby Finger Paints, Vegan, Organic, 5 Colors
Their hands are small, but very powerful. I had been buying jumbo crayons to avoid her breaking them immediately but those too would succumb to her strength. These though will not be broken because they are short and wide. They make great gifts too!
Hieno 100% Pure Beeswax Crayons Non Toxic Handmade
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We love this watercolor set.
Honeysticks Non Toxic Watercolor Paint Set for Kids
To the genius that invented these, I love you. Paint sticks are a must have when making art with little kids. They allow for expressive and saturated marks without any prep or clean up time.
Chunkies Paint Sticks
Paint sticks all day everyday. These pastels are so gorgeous too.
Chunkies Paint Sticks - Pastel - Set of 6
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You want these, I promise. I take these on the go with us in a zipper pouch when we go out to eat.
Left Right Ergonomic Crayons - Set of 10
THESE!! They can be used on paper, glass, and as a watercolor.
STABILO WOODY 3 in 1 JUMBO PENCILS WALLET 10 + SHARPENER
This has been a MVP on my daughters art table.
Auvewilo Montessori Pencil Holder with 12
This painting apron is so easy for my daughter to get on. Its a cotton/linen blend and has pockets.
losofar Children Cotton Cross Back Apron
Ultimate art cart. I use the attachable bins for paintbrushes.
SimpleHouseware 4-Tier Rolling Utility Cart
Sometimes just googling “fun art ideas” isnt enough to get the creativity flowing over here. I have found this book to be so wonderful in generating inspiration for art time.
Art Making with MoMA: 20 Activities for Kids
We love using these to come up with fun patterns.
Make Create & Play Stamp It! Set
This is the best easel because you can use it as a white board and a chalkboard, my daughter absolutely loves it.
Hape Flip Flat Easel Foldable Double-Sided Free Standing Blackboard & Whiteboard with Chalks, Markers
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This thing is A MUST at art time.
Aubeco Silicone Craft Mat with Cleaning Cup, Pink
I love these brushes because they encourage kids to experiment with paint.
Micador Early Start Paint Brushes Assorted
We use this rainbow pad for on the go doodling. And its the perfect size for throwing in a purse or bag.
Rainbow Jumbo Desk Pad
Construction paper is ESSENTIAL for art time at our house. There are endless crafts that you can do with some paper and a glue stick. I love the value of this particular pack, you get 300 sheets, 10 colors, and a stencil!
Colorations Lightweight Construction Paper
Cut a long piece of this paper and tape it to the floor or wall and give your kids some art supplies. This will keep your kids entertained for a long time. Alternatively you can do this outside on a porch or sidewalk.
White Kraft Paper Roll 15" x 450" for Crafts