Best Art Supplies for Kids (Keep These on Hand!)

C. Wal said:  This is an excellent paint product for kids of any age. These function like glue sticks, but have a beautifully vibrant and smooth application with zero flaking when dry. Very little pressure is needed to apply bold color, but not easily smooshed. Great for poster making, decorating box forts, basic paper, easel painting, and anything else you can dream up. Very washable and no paint brushes necessary.

Sold in extra thick, thin, or standard and other colors. The product needs to be securely closed, or they will dry up. Otherwise, they will be long lasting and loads of fun.

Erin P. said:  Wiggle eyes bring any art or craft project to life!

Beth Wood said:  Children can use these kid-friendly scissors with different edging shapes to cut and edge paper on their art projects.

Kelly R said:  My young artists really enjoy watercolors. Easy to use, easy to set up, and easy to clean up!

Erynn said:  We got this after my boys (and I!) struggled with oven-dry clay--it tended to dry out on its own, but not thoroughly enough! This clay is soft and pliable but less messy than other varieties we've tried. The fact that it comes with a few tools and resealable bags means making clay creations is easier than ever. The range of colors is super fun, too.

These wax covered sticks are non-toxic, soft and pliable, and can be twisted to make shapes, 3-D sculptures and much more.

C. Wal said:  Water color brushes on the go make for very little clean-up and convenient en plein air painting. Any child who has decent fine motor skills will learn quickly how to apply pressure to the handle to squeeze water out of the bristles. No need for water cups and spills. These brushes are sturdy and make using all water soluble materials a little less intimidating when the clean up is less daunting. Suitable to use for water color pencils, water color crayons, water colors, dry tempera paint, and others.

Erin P. said:  Craft sticks are a versatile craft supply to keep in your closet! Your little ones can use them to make puppets, build frames, and create craft stick dolls, among other things.