When I have a class way ahead of the other classes or if they earn a reward day, these are some of the free choice activities that I break out! I normally will put out about half of them at a time and rotate things in and out so it’s not overwhelming...
You can never go wrong with legos! All of the kids in grades k-5 love them!
LEGO Classic Large Creative Brick Box 10698
These stamp sets are super easy and fun!
Melissa And Doug Stamp Set
The kids love when I let them use the “special” markers!
Alcohol Markers
These are fun because the students form little “teams” and work together to make fun creations!
Best Marble Runs
I was honestly shocked at how much the kids love these! Some love setting them up as dominos, others build towers with them, and others lay them flat to create “pixel” pictures
Stacking Dominoes
I normally only use this with grades 3-5, but the kids that do it become obsessed and love making huge star collections!
Origami Star Paper
A tried and true classic! I found some cute activity mats on teachers pay teachers to go with it
Amazon.com: Play-Doh
These are great for fine motor skills nd talking about shapes with grades k-2
Pattern Blocks
All kids in grades k-5 are obsessed with the magma tiles! It’s a favorite for sure!
MAGNA-TILES
I have a few of these that make different textures on scrap paper and the kids love to make paper creations out of them
Paper Crimper
These are a favorite with the kids this year especially!
INSCRAFT 17500+ Rubber Loom Bands with 3 Layer Container
These are a classic and always a great option!
Wooden Blocks
The kids all think these are magical 😂
Rubbing Plates For Kids
Drawing books are always a great go-to! I let early finishers use these on regular art days too!
Drawing For Kids
The older students (grades 2-5) do this! I also let them do it during regular art classes if they finish early
