Why they’re great: Mess-free, bold colors, and easy to use like crayons but with a paint effect.
• Ooly Chunkies Paint Sticks (Amazon)
Chunkies Paint Sticks
Why they’re great: Non-toxic, easy to clean, and comes with a brush—perfect for beginners.
• Crayola Washable Watercolors (Amazon)
Washable Watercolor Paints, 8 Count
• Why they’re great: High-quality paper for painting, drawing, and crafts; fits most easels.
• Melissa & Doug Easel Paper Rolls (Amazon)
Easel Paper Roll 17" x 75
Why they’re great: Safe, non-toxic, and ideal for all types of crafting projects.
• Elmer’s Washable School Glue (Amazon)
Liquid School Glue
• Why it’s great: All-in-one kit with pom-poms, pipe cleaners, googly eyes, beads, and more for endless creativity.
• Kid Made Modern Arts and Crafts Library (Amazon)
Arts and Crafts Supply Library
Why it’s great: Soft, easy to shape, air-dries without mess, and non-toxic.
• Crayola Model Magic (Amazon)
Model Magic
• Why they’re great: Safe, blunt-tipped, easy for little hands to use.
• Scotch Kids Scissors (Amazon)
Scotch™ Blunt Kid Scissors | 3M United States
• Why it’s great: Award-winning kit with a variety of age-appropriate craft materials for toddlers and preschoolers.
• Alex Discover Tots Art Start (Amazon)