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Supplies
Paper
Construction paper- in a variety
of colors and sizes
Tissue paper -in a variety of colors
Butcher block/news print- comes in a big roll (you can sometimes
get these free from a newspaper they call them end rolls) I would
also have old new paper on hand! Use as cheap drop clothes, makes clean
up easy!
Plain white or scratch paper! (I get boxes from an aunt who works
in an office)
Poster board or tag board- white and other colors
Freezer wrap- for finger paint
Wall paper samples- (you can sometimes get these from wallpaper
stores that will give away old sample books)
Paper bags- brown and white ones big and small ones (Sam's Club
sells white lunch bag size bags for cheap)
Paper plates- white and a variety of colors, the really cheap ones
work best!
Streamers- in a variety of colors (left over from birthday parties
is great!)
Coffee filters- small and large sizes (white)
Card stock- (harder paper used for making greeting cards) you may
want to have some on hand for some special projects, you can buy it in
craft stores, we use it for picture frames, cards, and other things.
Color Products
Crayons- big and small sizes for
all ages
Markers- washable ones in a variety of colors (a hint- Crayola
markers last the longest) try the stamper ones and the color change ones
they are great!
Colored pencils- smelly ones are fun!
Chalk- colored and white, sidewalk and chalk board types
Tempera paint- in a variety of colors
Water colors- I recommend Crayola
Finger paint- in a variety of colors
Fabric paint- in a variety of colors for special projects
Food coloring- for play dough, coloring macaroni, coffee filter
art, etc.
Stamp pads- have three or four colors and a black pad on hand for
using with rubber stamps and for other projects
Tools
Art easel- I highly recommend
one they are great for developing larger motor skills in arms and wrists
and really stimulate creativity in children they love to stand at it and
paint!
Paint brushes- in a variety of sizes, the big chunky ones are great
for really little kids
Paint rollers- small sponge rollers are really fun!
Sponges- you can find precut sponges in all kinds of fun shapes or
make your own with regular kitchen sponges.
Q-Tips-for dot painting, to use for gluing, or coloring with chalk.
Paint trays- Crayola makes a nice shallow one with covers
Paint/Water Cups- there are some spill proof ones out there that
are great!
Pipettes or eye droppers- for squeezing paint onto paper
Pencil/Crayon sharpener
White glue- regular old school glue... buy a huge bottle and refill
small ones I have about 4 small ones so there is less waiting to use glue
Glue sticks- make gluing really easy and quick
Glue gun- ONLY TO BE USED BY ADULTS- great for some craft projects
where white glue wont hold
Scissors- Fiskers makes small metal ones that are great!
(SUPERVISION REQUIRED) the old plastic ones are great for cutting play
dough!
Darning needles- small hands can use them to sew lacing cards,
paper, foam, and felt
Miscellaneous
Buttons- a variety is great for
creative art and craft activities
Sequins- a variety is great for creative art and craft activities
Paper Fasteners- those little metal things are great!
Yarn- in bright fun colors and some "hair shades" for
puppets and such
Clothes pins- the pinch type and the regular type, for craft
projects, and the pinch ones can be used to hold sponges for painting
Wiggly eyes- in small and large sizes
Chenille sticks- in a variety of colors
Wikki sticks- wax covered stick that bend and move found in craft
stores
Feathers- in a variety of colors
Felt- in a variety of colors
Fun foam sheets- great for a bunch of craft projects
Glitter- glitter glue works good and is less messy
Styrofoam balls- small to medium sizes
Popsicle Sticks- medium to large sizes for everything from puppet
holders to glue and paint applicators.
Beads- colored plastic beads for making jewelry and bead creatures
Plastic lace- for beading
Sticky back pins- for making home made pins
Play dough and clay- for sculpting, Crayola makes a great new clay
that is super soft and light weight and it dries overnight into a spongy
type of sculpture!
Rubber stamps- there are a bunch of rubber stamp kits for kids on
the market that are cool, or craft stores carry a lot of fun stamps, the
kids love stamping and creating pictures, cards, stationary, etc.
Scrap material- for puppets, collages, and other art projects
Plaster of Paris- great for all kinds of projects!
That is about it for basics...
Special projects may require a stop at the nearby craft store now and
then.
Art activities are a lot more fun when you have the supplies you need!
Store them in clear plastic boxes to make it easy to find what you are
looking for.
Have Fun!
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