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Toddler Arts and Crafts Starter Kit
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items Washable, toddler-friendly basics for coloring, painting, gluing, stamping, sensory art, storage, and easy creative projects at home.
A basic coloring option for paper projects, cards, and rainy-day art time. Choose crayons or markers based on the activity and the grip your child can manage; check the specific pack’s age guidance before buying.
Ultra-Clean Washable Markers & Crayons
For kids who want to paint without setting out separate brushes and paint pots. The solid paint-stick format makes this a useful option for quick paper projects; choose it when setup time is your biggest obstacle to doing art.
Kwik Stix Solid Tempera Paint Sticks, 12 Colors
A refill for families who already have a compatible easel and go through drawing paper quickly. Check the roll width against your easel before ordering; this is a practical restock rather than a complete art setup.
Melissa & Doug Deluxe Easel Paper Roll Replacement (17 ...
A paper supply for making cards, collage backgrounds, simple shapes, and seasonal crafts. The 480-sheet pack suits frequent craft sessions or siblings sharing supplies; choose a smaller pack if storage space is tight.
Crayola Construction Paper Bulk Pack (480 Sheets)
For supervised paper collages, cards, and sticking cutout shapes onto a background. A glue-stick format is a useful starting point for paper crafts when you don’t need liquid glue. Store with caps on and out of reach between activities.
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks
For dot pictures, decorating paper, and simple supervised stamping-style activities. The rainbow set gives you several colors in one purchase. Check age guidance and keep the caps away from children who still put objects in their mouths.
Do A Dot Art! 6-Pack Rainbow Washable Markers
A reusable option for animal pictures, homemade cards, and storytelling on paper. Pick this for a child who enjoys stamping the same shapes again and again; check the set’s age guidance and supervise use of the stamp pad.
Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Stamp Set: Animals
For children who find small paintbrushes fiddly to hold. Pair the jumbo brushes with suitable paint and paper for supervised art sessions. Check the product dimensions and recommended age before choosing this set.
melissa and doug jumbo paint brush set
An extra layer over clothes for painting and other supervised art projects. A useful addition if cleanup is what puts you off getting the paints out. Check the smock’s measurements because one size won’t fit every child.
Melissa & Doug Artist Smock - One Size
For setting out multiple paint colors during brush painting. These craft cups are worth considering if open paint containers keep getting knocked over; still protect your table and check how the lids and brushes fit your setup.
Sargent Art 4 Count No-Spill Craft Cups
For supervised first cutting practice and paper craft activities. Choose scissors only when your child is ready for the skill and meets the manufacturer’s age guidance. Child-safe labeling doesn’t replace close adult supervision.
Melissa & Doug Child-Safe Scissor Set (2 pcs)
A bigger purchase for a child who regularly draws or paints and would use a dedicated art spot. Measure your available floor space and check the height, age guidance, and included accessories before ordering.
Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Kids Art Easel
For keeping frequently used craft supplies together instead of scattered across drawers. A rotating organizer suits a shared craft table or an adult-managed art station. Measure the space and keep small supplies out of young children’s reach.
Deflecto Rotating Carousel Craft Organizer
An alternative to paper crafts for a child who enjoys scooping, shaping, and sensory play. Check the manufacturer’s minimum age; this belongs in supervised play and is unsuitable for children who mouth materials.
Kinetic Sand Sandbox Set Kids Toy 1lb
For children ready to follow dot-to-dot sequences as well as color pictures. Better suited to an interest in numbers and pencil control than a first scribbling activity. Check the pad’s difficulty before choosing it for your child.
Melissa & Doug ABC - 123 Dot-to-Dot Coloring Pad Wild Animals
For outdoor drawing on a suitable sidewalk or patio during supervised play. A useful change of scene when indoor coloring gets old. Check the product’s age guidance and test the surface before covering a large area.
Washable Sidewalk Chalk
A brush supply for families or groups who paint regularly and want several brushes on hand. Compare the sizes and quantity with your actual projects; a smaller set may be enough for occasional craft time.
Creativity Street Paint Brushes Canister
For coloring sessions when you want a mess-free system instead of regular markers. Check the kit’s included Color Wonder supplies and replacement-paper requirements before buying, especially if you expect to use it with paper you already own.
Crayola Color Wonder Mess Free Kit (50+ Pcs)
For brush painting, color mixing, and supervised paper art. The set includes ten classic colors in 2-ounce bottles. Choose it for projects that need liquid paint and plan a protected workspace before opening the bottles.
Crayola 10ct 2oz Washable Kids Paint Classic Colors
For separating paper supplies, paints, and finished-project materials into manageable categories. Check the 5-quart bin dimensions against your shelf and supplies before ordering. Keep bins containing caps, tools, or other small parts out of children...
Sterilite Plastic Storage Bins | 5 Quart