30 Favorite Art and Craft Supplies for Kids

Crayola crayons are a classic and this box of 64 includes just about every color your kids might need.

Crayola washable markers are good for all ages - and we prefer the thin ones for easy gripping.

Crayola colored pencils are vibrant and long-lasting, perfect for your art supply closet.

Add diverse skin tone options to your kids' arts and crafts with crayons, pencils, and markers.

Ticonderoga pencils are a favorite because they stay sharp longer without breaking.

This classic big pink eraser is handy when the one on your pencil wears down.

Crayola washable watercolor paints are easy to use and clean up with water.

Arteza watercolor pencils are fun for big kids - use them with or without water.

This set of Crayloa washable finger paints comes in 6 vibrant colors for crafts and art projects.

Pipe cleaners are a surprisingly versatile craft supply that's fun to use in all kinds of projects.

This box of googly eyes includes a mix of colors and sizes, so you're sure to find the perfect pair (or more!) for your creations.

Having scissors that are the right size for little hands makes all the difference when you're crafting with kids.

This is our favorite hole punch - it's easy to use and works perfectly every time.

Elmer's school glue is handy for arts and crafts, plus it's essential for making slime.

When you need something less messy than white school glue, these glue sticks are kid-friendly and dry quickly.

Our favorite hot glue gun is low-temp and fits smaller hands (but we still recommend adult supervision of little kids).

Brown paper lunch bags make perfect hand puppets, paper lanterns, and other creative projects.

If you're squeamish about crafting with the TP tubes that have been in your bathroom, these are a clean and cute alternative.

Inexpensive paper plates can be used for all kinds of kids' crafts.

Like paper tubes, egg cartons make great craft materials. These are fun and colorful too!

Vibrant and colorful construction paper is the basis for lots of crafts and art projects. This pack will last a while.

Cardstock is handy for printables as well as art projects.

If you're stocking up on craft paper, this pack of pastel colors is so pretty!

We love the bold color of this bright paper for printing and crafting.

A tracing pad is handy for copying patterns and practicing drawing.

This drawing pad is a good weight for all-purpose doodles and art.

Chalk paper works nicely with pastels, paint, and other colorful art supplies.

This is our favorite watercolor paper for all ages.

You can print anything on this project paper to turn it into a sticker!

For our origami tutorials, we recommend 4x4-inch solid-colored paper, but this also comes in other sizes.