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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Neon Colors Pak, 48 Stix Per Pack, 6 Packs
Wikki Stix®
$62.61Perfect for home and ideal for last-minute class projects. Wikki Stix are the timeless toy for hands-on fun and traditional play... plus perfect for educational activities and class projects. More fun than a toy... more creative than a craft! Widely used...$62.61Qty in Cart: 0Price:$62.61Subtotal: -
Primary Colors Pak, 48 Stix Per Pack, 6 Packs
Wikki Stix®
$62.61Perfect for home and ideal for last-minute class projects. Wikki Stix are the timeless toy for hands-on fun and traditional play... plus perfect for educational activities and class projects. More fun than a toy... more creative than a craft! Widely used...$62.61Qty in Cart: 0Price:$62.61Subtotal: -
Nature Colors Pak, 48 Per Pack, 6 Packs
Wikki Stix®
$61.37Wikki Stix Learning Toys are the original — trusted by parents, schools, and teachers everywhere. Wikki Stix are more than a craft toy and more than a learning toy, they're a fun interactive teaching tool! Wikki Stix Learning Toys conform to ASTM D-4236,...$61.37Qty in Cart: 0Price:$61.37Subtotal: -
Basic Shapes Cards Kit, Pack of 2 Kits
Wikki Stix®
$46.61An early learning teaching tool that kids really love! Fun, hands-on way to learn basic shapes...in connect-the-dot form. Early learning that's designed to delight and entertain. Perfect for teachers, parents, grandparents — anyone who is searching for...$46.61Qty in Cart: 0Price:$46.61Subtotal: -
Numbers & Counting Cards Set, 2 Sets
Wikki Stix®
$46.61Fun, colorful cards from 1 to 20 for learning number formation! Plus early education activities including counting, math concepts and simple shapes. 27 individual cards plus 36 Wikki Stix. Sturdy card-stock for repeated use. Can be laminated for use in...$46.61Qty in Cart: 0Price:$46.61Subtotal: -
Alphabet Cards Set, 2 Sets - WKX606BN
Wikki Stix®
$46.61Colorful individual cards for learning letter formation with Wikki Stix. Creative Wikki illustrations on each card add to the fun! Cards have directional arrows for proper letter formation. Durable cards can be used again and again... fun laying them out...$46.61Qty in Cart: 0Price:$46.61Subtotal: -
Jumbo Wipe-Off Crayons, Assorted, 8 per pack, 6 packs - T-591BN - 005089
Trend
$41.55Designed to be comfortable for kids, easy removal, no smudges, and smooth strokes. Includes 8 nontoxic crayons per pack: green, red, blue, yellow, orange, purple, brown, and black. Perfect for all Wipe-Off products and most reusable surfaces. Sold as 6...$41.55Qty in Cart: 0Price:$41.55Subtotal: -
8-Pack Jumbo Assorted Wipe-Off Crayons - T-591
Trend
$15.36The right crayons for easy wipe-off, no smudges, and smooth strokes. Eight, non-toxic crayons per box: green, red, blue, yellow, orange, purple, brown, and black.Key Features : i : Designed to be comfortable for kids – easy removal, no smudges, and...$15.36Qty in Cart: 0Price:$15.36Subtotal: -
StikkiDOTS Reusable Adhesive, 100 Per Pack, 6 Packs
Stikkiworks
$50.93StikkiDOTS® reusable adhesive - Unique All-Purpose Adhesive! These great little StikkiWAX dots are perfect for both temporary and permanent holding, hanging stabilizing and much more! They're pre-formed into convenient little dots so they are easier and...$50.93Qty in Cart: 0Price:$50.93Subtotal: -
StikkiDOTS Reusable Adhesive, 50 Per Pack, 6 Packs
Stikkiworks
$38.57StikkiDOTS® stick firmly to all kinds of surfaces without damage or messy adhesive residue. Removable and reusable, adhesive never dries out. waterproof, safe, and non-toxic. Use on wallboard, cinder block, brick, plaster, paneling, pegboard, concrete,...$38.57Qty in Cart: 0Price:$38.57Subtotal: -
Spring Wipe-Clean Activity Book - SC-833482
Scholastic
$21.60Hop into spring with this wipe-clean activity book bursting with seasonal fun. The 56 pages of mazes, connect the dots, word searches, hidden pictures, and more engage kids as they develop key skills they'll need in school.Key Features : i : Hop in to...$21.60Qty in Cart: 0Price:$21.60Subtotal: -
Christmas Wipe-Clean Activity Book, Pack of 2 - SC-831496BN
Scholastic Teacher Resources
$31.99Unwrap hours of festive fun with this colorful wipe-clean activity book. The 56 pages of mazes, connect the dots, word searches, hidden pictures, and more give kids some holiday cheer as they develop key skills they need in school. Pack of 2 identical...$31.99Qty in Cart: 0Price:$31.99Subtotal: -
Christmas Wipe-Clean Activity Book - SC-831496
Scholastic Teaching Solutions
$21.60Unwrap hours of festive fun with this colorful wipe-clean activity book. The 56 pages of mazes, connect the dots, word searches, hidden pictures, and more give kids some holiday cheer as they develop key skills they need in school.Key Features : i :...$21.60Qty in Cart: 0Price:$21.60Subtotal: -
Halloween Wipe-Clean Activity Book, Pack of 2 - SC-830537BN
Scholastic Teacher Resources
$31.99A book that's a trick and a treat? Yes! This colorful wipe-clean activity book tricks kids into learning with 56 pages of mazes, connect the dots, word searches, hidden pictures, and more that are a real treat to complete. It's a spooktacular good time...$31.99Qty in Cart: 0Price:$31.99Subtotal: -
Halloween Wipe-Clean Activity Book - SC-830537
Scholastic Teaching Solutions
$21.60A book that's a trick and a treat? Yes! This colorful wipe-clean activity book tricks kids into learning with 56 pages of mazes, connect the dots, word searches, hidden pictures, and more that are a real treat to complete. It's a spooktacular good time...$21.60Qty in Cart: 0Price:$21.60Subtotal: -
Classic Brush Tip Markers, 12 Per Pack, 12 Packs
Sargent Art®
$60.37Sargent Art brush tip markers have your art project covered! Durable brush tips for thin lines and smooth lay-down in rendering and calligraphy. Flexible felt brush tip is great for drawing and coloring with durable, long lasting colors. Vented caps...$60.37Qty in Cart: 0Price:$60.37Subtotal: -
Metallic Tempera Paint, 16 oz., Silver, Pack of 3 - RPC231166BN
Handy Art®
$40.33Metallic Tempera Paint offers excellent opacity and coverage and adds a lustrous gleam on art, craft and school projects! These creamy temperas can be used on surfaces such as paper, poster board, cardboard, wood and papier-mache. Paint dries to a matte...$40.33Qty in Cart: 0Price:$40.33Subtotal: -
Metallic Tempera Paint, 16 oz., Gold, Pack of 3 - RPC231162BN
Handy Art®
$40.33Metallic Tempera Paint offers excellent opacity and coverage and adds a lustrous gleam on art, craft and school projects! These creamy temperas can be used on surfaces such as paper, poster board, cardboard, wood and papier-mache. Paint dries to a matte...$40.33Qty in Cart: 0Price:$40.33Subtotal: -
Little Masters Washable Tempera Paint, Gallon, Black, Pack of 2
Handy Art®
$50.99Little Masters® Washable Tempera paint is a fine quality and economical washable paint, a great combination for the beginning artist! Opaque blendable colors are bright and rich and won’t chip, flake or crack when dry. Washes out of most fabrics with...$50.99Qty in Cart: 0Price:$50.99Subtotal: -
Little Masters Washable Tempera Paint, Gallon, Brown, Pack of 2
Handy Art®
$49.99Little Masters® Washable Tempera paint is a fine quality and economical washable paint, a great combination for the beginning artist! Opaque blendable colors are bright and rich and won’t chip, flake or crack when dry. Washes out of most fabrics with...$49.99Qty in Cart: 0Price:$49.99Subtotal: