You cannot go wrong when giving a toddler art supplies, due to the fact that the supplies are used up in no time. Greyson goes through construction paper so quickly, and crayons get broken (don't throw them away!) or lost almost as soon as you open a fresh container it seems.
There are some art supplies that can be homemade for more personalized gifts. While I have not tried out any homemade paint recipes just yet, it's certainly worth a look if you'd like to go that route. Those broken crayons that seem to pile up? Pop them into a cute silicone ice cube tray, melt them down, let it cool, pop them out, and you have brand-new and fun-shaped crayons!
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| Making Crayons Tutorial at Skip to My Lou |
- fine motor
- creativity
- early writing skills
- sensory
- concept skills
Art Supplies:
- crayons, markers, colored pencils
- paint (washable, finger)
- paintbrushes
- paper (construction, card stock, lined)
- dot painters
- scissors (child safe)
- stickers
- stamps/stamp pads
- coloring books
- popsicle sticks
- pipe cleaners
- glue
- pom-poms
- glitter
- art smock
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OMGosh!!!! I forgot about Dot Painters!!! The 3/4 year olds at the daycare used to love them!!! Well Let's be honest, I LOVED THEM TOO!!!! Thanks for the reminder! I wish Jimmer was more into Art.... unfortunately he has yet to show an interest...
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