Well you all have been THRILLED with our supply list for art activities. As well as our suggestions for 0-6 month toys and 1 year toys. So now we will cover the things I keep stocked for all my inquiry and play activities. I keep a a well stocked supply on hand so that whenever and idea (usually Anderson led) hits we have some things to work with.
I will talk organization in depth at a later date. But I do get asked this a lot. I have gotten all my craft bins and jars from the dollar store. Everything from glass jars to plastic caddies can really help you keep your things organized and accessible for your kids.
I have used amazon links since both Canada and US readers have access to Amazon. But keep in mind that you can get a lot of these supplies at local stores, Michaels, the Dollar Store or Walmart too. But Amazon’s ship directly to your front door is v v helpful.
Stuff to keep on hand
- art supplies (these go the distance is all activities)
- your recycling (so many of our activities can be done with the left over cardboard in your recycle. You can also check out our Art Resource Package that have an entire chapter on activities with recycled materials)
- everyday kitchen supplies (whisk, ladle, slotted spoon etc.)
- toys you already have (blocks, puzzles, little figures etc.)
- paper (Cardstock Paper, Construction Paper Pad and run of the mill printer paper)
- Painter’s Tape )
- pipe cleaners
- washi tape
- gems
- stones (from the beach!)
- feathers
- play doh (or make your own with our free play dough recipe with 6 activities)
- tooth picks
- beads (ones with big holes to make it easier for little fingers)
- yarn
- plastic lacing (to make it easier for little hands to thread)
- wiki stix
- cookie cutters
- pompoms
- cotton balls
- large ice cube tray
- q-tips
- dot stickers
- tin foil
- sticky notes
- craft sticks
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