Gifts for Art
Washable Coloring Cloth
We love these washable coloring cloths because they are a great way to encourage creativity, without paper waste. Many different designs are available and two different sizes.
Find the washable coloring cloths here.
Don’t forget to get markers and crayons!
Stabilo Woody 3 in 1
Stabilo Woody 3 in 1 are one of our favorite art supplies. The chunky size is great for little hands. They write smoothly and I love the bright colors!
Kwik Stix
Kwik Stix Tempera Paint sticks are another one of our favorite art supplies. You can use them on multiple surfaces (paper, cardboard, wood, etc). No paint brushes are needed and the paint dries within a couple of minutes.
Crayon Rocks
These are crayons that my kids use most of the time. The small size and shape strengthen the tripod grip important for writing.
These crayons are small in size, so I recommend for age 3+
My First Crayons
For younger toddlers, these crayons are designed for toddlers to easily hold and draw with.
Wonder Mess Free Paper
This has become a new favorite for mess-free art. The special markers only show up on Color Wonder Paper and not on skin, clothes or other fabric!
Washable Paint
I love the washable paints made by Crayola.
Watercolors
This is an inexpensive set of watercolors that includes a number of paint shades. The lid to this paint set can even be used as a paint palette to mix colors!
Paint Brushes
I bought these when my oldest son was about a year old and they continue to be the paint brushes we use most often.
Mini Colored Pencils
Love these shorter colored pencils for smaller hands.
Find the colored pencils here.
Skin Tone Crayons
Perfect for when your child wants to create art with people.
Dot Markers
The chunky shape of these is easy for little hands to grasp. Kids LOVE using these to create art. I love that they are washable.
Dot Stickers
Dot stickers are a staple art supply. Peeling stickers is great for developing finger strength. And dot stickers can be used in many different ways.
Dot It!
Speaking of dot stickers, “Dot It!” is a great mess free activity that uses stickers. The kit includes double sided canvases and colored dot stickers.
Mini Sketch Book
Perfect notebook for your little one to create art inside.
Find the mini sketch pads here.
Canvas Boards
Love this set of flat canvases. Let your child paint, draw, color on canvas instead of paper for an instant keepsake!
Paper Punchers
My older children LOVE using paper punchers. I love that this set is inexpensive and includes a variety of shapes. Using the paper punchers is great for strengthening finger and hand muscles.
Scissors
Love these scissors for my preschoolers.
Activity Books
This is a great set of books to practice scissor skills and other fine motor skills.
Seek and Find Stickers
These sticker books are loads of fun for kids 3+ that enjoy “seek and find”. After placing the stickers, the child can color the rest of the picture.
Wikki Stix
These are a toy that I recently purchased. They are mess free way to create art (perfect for travel). You can create 2D or 3D art. The pieces are also reusable.
Large Perler Beads
Do you remember these form your childhood? The “biggie beads” are great for preschoolers who are not quite ready for the tiny beads yet. I bought this set for my son’s 4th birthday.
Find the biggie beads here.
Don’t forget trays!
Sensory Tray
Looking for a sensory tray? I love that this tray is deep, includes 6 compartments that can be used either within the tray or outside of the tray. This sensory tray also includes a a lid that can be used as a flat tray for art. Lots of possibilities with this sensory tray!
Find the sensory tray with compartments here.
