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Top Ten Favorite Art Supplies

I love to share the art supplies that have worked best in my experiences with kids and art. Here is my quick beginner list to have around for your kids to be able to get creative in a moment's notice.

Here are a few of my favorite things! (This list contains affiliate links)

  1. Crayola Crayons- (And have you read this book all about their invention? Dan the Crayon Man by Natascha Biebow)
  2. Oil Pastels- These are thick and easy to color and blend with. You can also find them in skinnier sticks. I like the thick ones because they are easy for kids to hold.
  3. Prismacolor Colored Pencils or Crayola Colored Pencils- Prismacolors are wonderful, but it's fine to start with Crayolas. Prismacolors make great gifts for the child who is very interested in drawing and coloring.
  4. Crayola Tempera Paint- This paint can be mixed together to make more colors. It is thicker than plain "washable" paint, that is frustrating to paint with because it is so thin. Bigger bottles and more...
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