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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School Glue - Clear, Single Blister - CV-50799
Crafty Dab®
$13.12Crafty 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...$13.12Qty in Cart: 0Price:$13.12Subtotal: -
Dabn Stic School Glue, 1.7 oz, 6 Per Pack, 2 Packs
Crafty Dab®
$37.99The Dab 'N Stick School Glue is an ergonomically designed bottle and small applicator that is perfect for children. Easy to use with its no mess, no leak applicator. Fast drying, non-wrinkling and washable. Non-toxic. Each bottles contains 1.7oz (50ml)...$37.99Qty in Cart: 0Price:$37.99Subtotal: -
Dab'N Stic Non-Toxic Odorless School Glue, 1.75 oz Bottle, Dries Clear, Pack of 6 - CV-50798
Crafty Dab®
$23.56The Dab 'N Stick School Glue is an ergonomically designed bottle and small applicator that is perfect for children. Easy to use with its no mess, no leak applicator. Fast drying, non-wrinkling and washable. Non-toxic. Each bottles contains 1.7oz (50ml)...$23.56Qty in Cart: 0Price:$23.56Subtotal: -
Jumbo Dough & Clay Cutter Set with Rolling Pin, Assorted Shapes, 4", 20 Pieces Per Set, 2 Sets
Creativity Street®
$42.75Each 20 piece set features four rolling pins and brightly colored plastic dough/clay cutters. Each assortment contains the four pieces of the Family Set, four rolling pins and a variety of animal shapes including: octopus, shark, duck, seal, horse,...$42.75Qty in Cart: 0Price:$42.75Subtotal: -
Modeling Tools, Assorted Patterns, 6", 7 Per Set, 6 Sets
Creativity Street®
$39.11This set of plastic modeling tools with 7 different tips are great for use with dough or clay. Easy to use and clean. Each set includes 7 tools. Sold as 6 sets for a total of 42 tools.Key Features : i : Tools measure approximately 6"ii : 7 assorted...$39.11Qty in Cart: 0Price:$39.11Subtotal: -
Modeling Tools, 7 Assorted Patterns, Approx. 6", 7 Pieces - CK-9774
Creativity Street®
$15.16Set of seven plastic modeling tools with different tips. Great for use with dough or clay. Easy to use and clean.Key Features : i : Measures approximately 6"ii : Assorted 7 patternsiii : Great to use with dough or clayiv : Easy to use and clean$15.16Qty in Cart: 0Price:$15.16Subtotal: -
Dough and Clay Cutter Set, Capital Letters, 1.5625", 26 Per Set, 3 Sets - CK-9771BN
Creativity Street®
$51.53It's easy as ABC! Kids can be funny, silly, learn their name and their ABCs! Great in combination with Dough Cutter Numbers. Capital letters are over 1.56" high. Each set includes 26 cutters. Sold as 3 sets for a total of 78 cutters.Key Features : i : 26...$51.53Qty in Cart: 0Price:$51.53Subtotal: -
Dough & Clay Cutter Set, Capital Letters, 1-9/16", 26 Pieces - CK-9771
Creativity Street®
$24.09It's as easy as ABC! Creativity Street® Alphabet Dough & Clay Cutters pack contains 26 brightly colored plastic cutters in capital letters that are over 1-9/16" high. Kids can learn their ABCs and how to spell their name, all while having fun with dough...$24.09Qty in Cart: 0Price:$24.09Subtotal: -
Dough Extruders, 12 Assorted Patterns, Approx. 3", 12 Per Pack, 6 Packs
Creativity Street®
$108.52Kids will love these dough extruders from Creativity Street®. Just insert some Creativity Street® dough into the extruder, press down and decorate. Great for adding detail to all dough creations. Only recommended for use with modeling dough. Each pack...$108.52Qty in Cart: 0Price:$108.52Subtotal: -
Modeling Dough Tools, 6 Sets of 5
Creativity Street®
$66.75These brightly colored, durable plastic tools are easy to use and clean. The five piece set offers a versatile and creative assortment. Each individual set contains 5 pieces. Sold as 6 sets for a total of 30 dough tools.Key Features : i : Set consists of...$66.75Qty in Cart: 0Price:$66.75Subtotal: -
Dough Tools, 5 Assorted Patterns, 5" to 8", 5 Pieces - CK-9762
Creativity Street®
$19.56These brightly colored, durable plastic tools are easy to use and clean. The five piece set offers a versatile and creative assortment. Each pack includes 5 pieces in assorted sizes.Key Features : i : 5/ pkii : Set consists of Flower Roller, Round...$19.56Qty in Cart: 0Price:$19.56Subtotal: -
Quality Artists Sq Pastels 24 Per Bx Assorted Pastels, 2 boxes
Creativity Street®
$37.99High concentrations of the finest pigments and pure calcium carbonate provide a rich velvety texture. Strong, brilliant, clean colors in a variety of different palette options. These sticks are 2.5" long x 0.38" x 0.38". Each box contains 24 pastels in...$37.99Qty in Cart: 0Price:$37.99Subtotal: -
Square Artist Pastels, 24 Assorted Colors, 2-3/8" x 3/8" x 3/8", 24 Pieces - CK-9724
Creativity Street®
$23.56High concentrations of the finest pigments and pure calcium carbonate provide a rich velvety texture. Strong, brilliant, clean colors in a variety of different palette options. These sticks are 2.5" long x 0.38" x 0.38". Each pack contains 24 pastels in...$23.56Qty in Cart: 0Price:$23.56Subtotal: -
Modeling Dough & Clay Body Parts & Accessories, 26 Assorted Shapes, 26 Pieces Per Pack, 6 Packs
Creativity Street®
$55.25Great add-ons to personalize dough sculptures. Shoes, eyes, hands, hats and more make projects jump to life. Each pack includes 26 pieces in assorted sizes and colors. Sold as 6 packs for a total of 156 pieces.Key Features : i : Personalize Dough...$55.25Qty in Cart: 0Price:$55.25Subtotal: -
Modeling Dough & Clay Body Parts & Accessories, 26 Pieces - CK-9660
Creativity Street®
$17.85Great add-ons to personalize dough sculptures. Shoes, eyes, hands, hats and more make projects jump to life. Includes 26 pieces in assorted sizes and colors.Key Features : i : Great add-ons to personalize dough sculpturesii : Fun ways to play with your...$17.85Qty in Cart: 0Price:$17.85Subtotal: -
Foam Pattern Rollers and Tray, Assorted 4 Patterns, Tray: 8.5" x 17", 5 Pieces Per Pack, 2 Packs
Creativity Street®
$52.37Durable Foam brushes are easy to clean. Easy-to-grip handles have built-in storage loops for hanging. Each pack includes 4 foam paint rollers with distinctive patterns in a four-well paint tray. Sold as 2 packs for a total of 8 foam rollers and 2 trays...$52.37Qty in Cart: 0Price:$52.37Subtotal: -
Glitter Pom Pons, Assorted Colors, 1/2", 80 Per Pack, 6 Packs - CK-811601BN
Creativity Street®
$47.15These unique glitter pom pons are great for accents, animals, collages, holiday crafts, and more! Assorted fun colors feature shimmery strands on these 1/2" pom pons. Each pack includes 80 pieces in a glitter assortment. Sold as 6 packs for a total of...$47.15Qty in Cart: 0Price:$47.15Subtotal: -
Glitter Pom Pons, Assorted Colors, 1", 40 Per Pack, 3 Packs
Creativity Street®
$33.74These unique glitter pom pons are great for accents, animals, collages, holiday crafts, and more! Assorted fun colors feature shimmery strands on these 1" pom pons. Each pack includes 40 pieces in a glitter assortment. Sold as 3 packs for a total of 120...$33.74Qty in Cart: 0Price:$33.74Subtotal: -
Glitter Pom Pons, Assorted Colors, 1", 40 Pieces - CK-811501
Creativity Street®
$18.16Our unique 1" glitter poms are great for jewelry, animals, collages, holiday crafts and more! Each pack includes 40 pieces in a glitter assortment.Key Features : i : 1" glitter poms include unique shimmery strandsii : Assorted colorsiii : Great for...$18.16Qty in Cart: 0Price:$18.16Subtotal: -
Pom Pons, 1/2" Size, Bright Hues, 12 Packs of 100
Creativity Street®
$56.57Soft and crush resistant Pom Pons are great for making dolls, ornaments or wherever your creativity takes you. These 0.5" poms provide a variety of colors for all types of arts and crafts projects. Each pack includes 100 poms. Bundle includes 12 packs...$56.57Qty in Cart: 0Price:$56.57Subtotal: