Arts & Crafts
Art and Craft Supplies for the Classroom and Home
Classroom art and craft supplies makes teaching art to young students a joy, not a hassle. Art and craft supplies can act as tools for capturing student interest and imagination. These supplies can also be used to develop fine motor skills, help students envision concepts, and encourage active participation.
Fine Motor Skills
The creation of art and craft projects demands movement. Students must interact with supplies in order to achieve goals. The actions they perform can develop fine motor skills. For example, threading Fancy Stringing Rings onto a string to create a necklace requires a series of actions: sorting beads by color and shape, placing the rings in an attractive arrangement, knotting a ring onto the end of the string, slipping the beads onto the string in the proper arrangement, and securing the ends of the string together.
Understanding Concepts
When threading rings, asking students to spell out their names or other words with Lowercase Manuscript Letter Beads can add another level of complexity to the project. Students engage in identifying letters and using them to spell. They then take pride when others view their necklaces and recognize the words that the students spelled. Asking students to create patterns with the rings or beads engages them with math and they can visualize concepts such as single numbers, pairs, and groups. This is just one example of an art and craft project that can help students understand basic concepts in various subject areas.
Art Activity Kits
Art Activity Kits target certain topics with preplanned activities that are easy to put into action. Try using the Culturally Diverse 24 People Tag K kit as part of a unit about community and diversity or using the series of Scene-a-Rama diorama kits to teach students about the natural landscape. There’s a kit for every topic and activity – for example, the Mosaica kit is a great addition to a unit about patterns. Teachers who are interested in a general all-purpose kit will find many of their art and craft supply needs met by The Colossal Art Kit by Chenille Kraft.
Supplies and Arts and Crafts Resource Books
Basic supplies such as craft sticks, beads, sponges, Sculptamold, and Styrofoam balls, can be used for many activities. Arts and Crafts Resource Books can help teachers develop effective educational activities using these and other supplies. Art and Craft Resource Books for Teachers and Home Use cover a wide variety of topics and grade levels. Fine Motor Projects by Carson Dellosa contains activities, tips and ideas for developing motor skills and can be used in conjunction with art supplies, including stamps, play dough, paint, and crayons. Art with Anything by Gryphon House contains activity ideas that can be implemented with everyday objects, including buttons, cardboard, and junk mail.
Encourage Active Participation
Arts and crafts capture the interest of students because they must interact with supplies in order to create something. Physical action requires attention and gets students involved. Students must perform actions to complete their project, such as picking up chalk to form letters, applying adhesive or paint, and organizing objects to form patterns. Art and craft projects require students to strategize in order to achieve their goal and to think analytically about each task they encounter, such as arranging objects. When their art and craft projects are finished, students are often left with meaningful visual interpretations of academic topics -- the creation of which has developed fine motor skills and brought a new understanding.
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Surebonder Plus Series High Temperature Hot Glue Gun Pack of 3
Surebonder®
$53.97Most DIY projects need the perfect glue gun for the job and our H-270F is ideal. This 40 watt full size glue gun will help give you a better bond to projects with metal, wood, plastics, ceramics, magnets and all non porous material. The ergonomic design...$53.97Qty in Cart: 0Price:$53.97Subtotal: -
Plus Series High Temperature Mini Glue Gun, Pack of 6 - FPRGM160FBN
Surebonder®
$52.63Surebonder's High Temperature Mini Size glue guns just what you need for crafts, floral, school and do-it-yourself projects. A safety fuse is included for enhanced protection. Use the high temperature for better bonding of metal, wood, plastics,...$52.63Qty in Cart: 0Price:$52.63Subtotal: -
Surebonder Plus Series Dual Temperature Hot Glue Gun, Pack of 2
Surebonder®
$44.69The DT-270F is a versatile full size 40 watt glue gun for crafts, DIY and repair projects. Comes with a switch the options of high or low temperature. The low temp setting is great for delicate projects utilizing lace, foil or ribbon. The high temp...$44.69Qty in Cart: 0Price:$44.69Subtotal: -
Mini Size 4" Clear Hot Glue Stick, Dual Temperature, 25 Per Pack, 5 Packs
Surebonder®
$24.32Surebonder DT-25 All Temperature Mini Glue Sticks is an all-temperature hot melt adhesive that works at either low temperature (230 degrees F) or high temperature (380 degrees F) for everyday gluing projects. Use with high or low temperature glue guns...$24.32Qty in Cart: 0Price:$24.32Subtotal: -
Full Size 4" Clear Hot Glue Stick, Dual Temperature, 20 Per Pack, 5 Packs
Surebonder®
$36.16Surebonder DT-20 All Temperature Glue Sticks is an all-temperature hot melt adhesive that works at either low temperature (230 degrees F) or high temperature (380 degrees F) for everyday gluing projects. Use with high or low temperature glue guns. Bonds...$36.16Qty in Cart: 0Price:$36.16Subtotal: -
Surebonder Full Size 10" Clear Hot Glue Stick, Dual Temperature, 20 Per Pack, 3 Packs
Surebonder®
$48.01Surebonder All Temperature Glue Sticks works at either low temperature (230 degrees F) or high temperature (380 degrees F) for everyday gluing projects. Use with hot or low temperature glue guns. Bonds to metal, wood, paper, fabric, magnets, ceramics,...$48.01Qty in Cart: 0Price:$48.01Subtotal: -
Surebonder Mini Size 4" Clear Hot Glue Stick, Dual Temperature, 100 Per Pack, 3 Packs
Surebonder®
$40.96Surebonder all-temperature mini hot melt adhesive works at either low temperature (230 degrees F) or high temperature (380 degrees F) for everyday gluing projects. Use with high or low temperature glue guns. Bonds to metal, wood, paper, fabric, magnets,...$40.96Qty in Cart: 0Price:$40.96Subtotal: -
Playfoam Pluffle Twist Glow-in-the-Dark - EI-1943
Educational Insights
$26.62Playfoam Pluffle is the mesmerizing, mixable, feel-good fluffy stuff that never dries out! Just pop the top and pour the Playfoam Pluffle out for instant sensory satisfaction. Dig in with your hands to squish and flow to see the magical movement – and...$26.62Qty in Cart: 0Price:$26.62Subtotal: -
Playfoam Shape & Learn Alphabet Set, 2 Sets - EI-1917BN
Educational Insights
$52.61Get shaping with no-mess Playfoam! Now, little ones can practice making letters and more with this all-new Playfoam set. Preschoolers simply place their Playfoam on top of the letter card to practice molding these shapes themselves. Provides tactile and...$52.61Qty in Cart: 0Price:$52.61Subtotal: -
Playfoam Combo Pack, 8 Per Pack, 3 Packs - EI-1906BN
Educational Insights
$53.50Preschoolers are free to express their creativity—plus no mess to clean up afterward! Just squish the Playfoam®, shape it however you like, squash it back down, and start all over again. Made just for kids, Playfoam® never dries out so the creativity...$53.50Qty in Cart: 0Price:$53.50Subtotal: -
Playfoam Combo Pack, Pack of 8 - EI-1906
Educational Insights
$24.75Preschoolers are free to express their creativity—plus no mess to clean up afterward! Just squish the Playfoam®, shape it however you like, squash it back down, and start all over again. Made just for kids, Playfoam® never dries out so the creativity...$24.75Qty in Cart: 0Price:$24.75Subtotal: -
PaperCraft Fashion Parade Paper Dolls - EI-1553
Educational Insights
$26.62Color your very own paper doll cuties! Large, easy-to-color dolls and outfit stickers stick (and unstick) for frustration-free design and display. Mix and match fashions for endless adorable outfits - with 24 dolls and 160 outfit stickers, the fashion...$26.62Qty in Cart: 0Price:$26.62Subtotal: -
Payons Watercolor Crayon Set with Brush, Assorted Colors, 12 Per Pack, 2 Packs - DIX34312BN
Prang®
$44.35The richness of watercolor all wrapped up in a crayon. Use payons (paint crayons) like a regular crayon, then wet with the brush to turn your art into a watercolor painting. Or dip the payon into water and draw directly on paper. Water soluble for...$44.35Qty in Cart: 0Price:$44.35Subtotal: -
Hygieia Dustless Board Chalk, Yellow, 12 Per Box, 36 Boxes
Prang®
$67.71Nearly pure, 95% calcium carbonate is free of all materials that could scratch, streak or pit your board surface. Special mineral cohesion agents ensure clean, dust-free use. Standard cylindrical design fits most chalk holders. School-approved, nontoxic...$67.71Qty in Cart: 0Price:$67.71Subtotal: -
Hygieia Dustless Board Chalk, White, 12 Per Pack, Set of 36 Packs
Prang®
$65.55This superior chalk is 95% pure calcium carbonate and free of foreign materials that work their way into the board surface causing scratching, streaking and pitting. Round stick 3-1/4" x 3/8" fits most chalk chucks. AP certified non-toxic. Each box...$65.55Qty in Cart: 0Price:$65.55Subtotal: -
Semi-Moist Washable Watercolor Set, 16 Colors, 6 Sets - DIX16016BN
Prang®
$52.53Half pan watercolor sets hold the same quality semi-moist paint that have made Prang famous with generations of students and professional artists. Paint never dries out. Box lid doubles as a mixing tray. Superior color in a handy case. Refills are...$52.53Qty in Cart: 0Price:$52.53Subtotal: -
Watercolors, Oval Pans, 16 Color Set with Brush, Set of 2 - DIX16000BN
Prang®
$46.27Ever the gold standard in watercolors, Prang® Watercolors offer smoothness, perfect blending, intense pigments and the best tone palette of its kind. Each Prang Semi-Moist Oval Pan Watercolor Set features extra-deep pans that can easily be replaced by...$46.27Qty in Cart: 0Price:$46.27Subtotal: -
Washable Glue Sticks, Clear, 1.27 oz Sticks, Pack of 12
Prang®
$59.49Handy twist-up applicator makes Prang the easiest way to glue. Perfect for use on paper, photos and fabrics. Dries wrinkle free. Washable, odorless, non-toxic formula is great for children. 1.27 oz. sticks, clear. AP Certified non-toxic. Pack of 12.Key...$59.49Qty in Cart: 0Price:$59.49Subtotal: -
Prang Washable Glue Stick, .28 oz, Set of 36
Prang®
$65.25Handy twist-up applicator makes Prang the easiest way to glue. Available in both clear and color. Perfect for use on paper, photos and fabrics. Dries wrinkle free. Washable, odorless, non-toxic formula is great for children. AP Certified non-toxic...$65.25Qty in Cart: 0Price:$65.25Subtotal: -
Crafty Dab School Glue - Clear, 1.7 oz, Set of 12 bottles
Crafty Dab®
$45.01Crafty Dab School Glue is part of Crafty Dab's spectacular line of glue products! Our School Glue has an ergonomically designed bottle and small applicator that is perfect for children from preschool and up. Easy to use with its no mess, no leak...$45.01Qty in Cart: 0Price:$45.01Subtotal: