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Non-toxic and joyful art time!
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items Art time is very important in our house and these are our favorites!
Ok so I dont use these anymore because she doesn't try to taste everything, but when she was still a baby and we were just moving paint around with our hands and then onto our faces and so on, I loved having these so there was no stress involved of h...
Veggie Baby Finger Paints for Toddlers, Vegan, Organic Baby Safe Coloring, Play, Colorful Eco Painting (5 Colors)
Their hands are small, but very powerful. I had been buying jumbo crayons to avoid her breaking them immediately but those too would succumb to her strength. These though will not be broken because they are short and wide. They make great gifts too!
Hieno 100% Pure Beeswax Crayons Non Toxic Handmade – Natural Jumbo Crayons Safe for Kids and Toddlers - Contains Natural Food Coloring – Crayons for Toddlers – Shaped for Perfect Grip (Trapezoidal)
We love this watercolor set.
Honeysticks Non Toxic Watercolor Paint Set for Kids and Toddlers - 8 Vibrant and Long Lasting Colors with Brush - Natural and Food Grade Ingredients - Child Safe Art Supplies - Great Gift Idea
To whatever genius that invented these, I love you. Paint sticks are a must have when making art with little kids. They allow for expressive and saturated marks without any prep or clean up time.
Chunkies Paint Sticks
Paint sticks all day everyday. These pastels are so gorgeous too.
Chunkies Paint Sticks - Pastel - Set of 6
You want these, I promise. I take these on the go with us in a zipper pouch when we go out to eat.
Left Right Ergonomic Crayons - Set of 10
THESE!! They can be used on paper, glass, and as a watercolor.
STABILO WOODY 3 in 1 MULTI TALENTED SUPER JUMBO PENCILS WALLET OF 10 ASSORTED + SHARPENER
This has been a MVP on my daughters art table.
Auvewilo Montessori Pencil Holder with 12 Compartments, Color Sorting Desktop Organizer for Kids, Art Supplies Storage, Pencils NOT Included, Pine-C
We use this rainbow pad for on the go doodling. And its the perfect size for throwing in a purse or bag.
Rainbow Jumbo Desk Pad
This painting apron is so easy for my daughter to get on. Its a cotton/linen blend and has pockets.
losofar Children Cotton Cross Back Apron Japanese Style Bib Home Clothes Painting Soft Comfort Pinafore Apron for Girls Boys
Ultimate art cart. I use the attachable bins for paintbrushes.
SimpleHouseware 4-Tier Multifunctional Rolling Utility Cart with Basket Dividers and Hanging Buckets, Turquoise
Sometimes just googling “fun art ideas” isnt enough to get the creativity flowing over here. I have found this book to be so wonderful in generating inspiration for art time.
Art Making with MoMA: 20 Activities for Kids Inspired by Artists at The Museum of Modern Art
We love using these to come up with fun patterns.
Make Create & Play Stamp It! Set
This is the best easel because you can use it as a white board and a chalkboard, my daughter absolutely loves it.
Hape Flip Flat Easel Foldable Double-Sided Free Standing Blackboard & Whiteboard with Chalks, Markers