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Craft supplies I always have on hand as a homeschool mama
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items We do a lot of crafts 😅 I’ve done crafts for all ages up to 9yo so far! I’m considering science experiments crafts currently but I might create a separate list
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Craft equipment
Messy/sensory play
Craft supplies
I’ve bought this I think twice in 7 years. Unless you’re painting alllll the time… this will last you a long time!
Crayola Washable Kids Paint Set, 10 Count, Kids Arts & Crafts Supplies, Craft Set, Pumpkin Decorating Kit
The only paintbrushes I’m willing to let my kids use 🙈😆 they sit there and jam them into the paper 🙅🏻♀️
Hello Hobby Round Synthetic Bristle Art Brushes (30 Pack), Age Group 3+
I actually hate pom pom crafts because they don’t stick, but these are great for random sensory play! Homemade tunnel tubes made out of toilet paper/paper towel rolls, a Pom Pom bath, etc
Adeweave 1 Inch 300 Multicolor Pom Poms
SO MANY USES. I bought a big pack and I just always have them laying around ✅
Hello Hobby Wood Craft Sticks, 150-Pack
Shrinky dink paper!!!!!! My kids love it when I pull those out!! Pretty low mess, great for when a little is napping, etc. very easy to use as well!
Warckon 24 Shrink Plastic Sheets Frosted
Google eyes are a necessity for homeschooling. Because reasons. -my kids, probably
Hello Hobby Adhesive Black and White Plastic Wiggly Eyes, 75-Pack
Craft equipment
I bought one of these in 2019 and we still aren’t through it. Granted, I forgot about it for a while, but this is SO HANDY for crafts, learning activities, etc.
Bryco Goods 18”x2100” White Kraft Paper Roll
Ok I don’t always have this on hand, but we have purchased these cardboard forts multiple times and they are SO GREAT! They color on it and play with it for weeks. If a spot gets ruined I just tape it up and they keep playing 🤪
Christmas Craft Cocoa Camper Fort - Mondo Llama™
Messy/sensory play
Does play doh count as a craft? Idk but we ALWAYS have some. I buy new can every year ish 🤷🏻♀️
Play-Doh Neon Colors 8 Pack of 2-Ounce Cans, Arts and Crafts for Kids, Non Candy Halloween Treats
For science experiments and sensory play. I ALWAYS have a giant thing of baking soda and a gallon of vinegar ✅✅✅
Great Value Baking Soda, 4 lb
Dyed vinegar, a tray full of baking soda. And some pipettes. Need I say more??
Great Value Distilled White Vinegar, 128 fl oz
I will admit that shaving cream is NOT my favorite mess to clean up. BUT I do have it on hand ALWAYS for if I’m feeling up to a big mess. The kids LOOOOVE IT.
Barbasol Original Thick & Rich Shaving Cream for Men, 10 oz.
Go ahead and get a 3 pack, because OOBLEK. It’s fast, fun, and although the kids always make a giant mess, it’s not a hard one to clean up!
2:1 ratio - add toys and characters for easily an hour of sensory fun.
DONT PUT OOBLEK IN THE SINK. Always t...
(3 pack) Argo Gluten-Free Corn Starch Thickening Powder,16 oz
We play with kinetic sand ALL THE TIME. In fact, I bought more for Christmas because it was something we needed and I know they’ll used. (Some always ends up on the floor so the supply slowly dwindles away)
Kinetic Sand, 2lbs Purple Play Sand, Moldable Sensory Toys for Kids, Resealable Bag (Packaging May Vary), for Ages 3 and up