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The Supplies We Use for These Activities

Everything listed here supports activities on this site. Most children need far less equipment than the shops suggest, so this list stays deliberately short.

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Recommended supplies

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  • Acrylic Paint

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  • Air-Dry Clay

    Needed for modelling projects when you do not want to use an oven.

  • Cardstock

    Thin paper curls under paint and glue; cardstock holds its shape.

  • Craft Beads

    Threading beads is the core of jewellery and bookmark projects.

  • Craft Paper

    Useful as a base for many children's craft projects.

  • Craft Sponges

    Useful for sponge painting and texture activities.

  • Craft Storage Organizer

    Helps organize small craft materials.

  • Craft String and Cord

    Needed for threading, bracelet and hanging projects.

  • Foam Craft Shapes

    Foam cuts and sticks easily and does not fray, which suits younger crafters.

  • Kids Air-Dry Clay Kit

    The tools help children shape details that fingers alone cannot manage.

  • Kids Canvas Painting Kit

    A stretched canvas makes a painting feel finished and hangable without framing.

  • Kids Diamond Art Kit

    Everything is pre-printed and numbered, so the activity is placing rather than planning.

  • Kids Embroidery Kit

    A hoop keeps fabric taut, which makes first stitches far easier to place.

  • Kids Friendship Bracelet Kit

    Saves gathering threads separately and gives a child enough colours to finish several bracelets.

  • Kids Gardening Kit

    Child-sized tools are easier to control than cut-down adult tools.

  • Kids Jewellery Making Kit

    Keeps beads and cord together in one box so a jewellery session can start straight away.

  • Kids Loom Band Kit

    A loom and hook make the bracelet patterns possible for smaller hands.

  • Kids Mosaic Craft Kit

    Pre-cut tiles let a child focus on placing colours rather than cutting shapes.

  • Kids Origami Paper Kit

    Accurate squares matter in origami, and pre-cut paper removes the measuring step.

  • Kids Paint Apron

    Helps protect clothing during messy art activities.

  • Kids Paint Brushes

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    Useful for painting activities with kids

  • Kids Paint Palette

    Helps organize and separate colors during painting.

  • Kids Rolling Pin

    Useful for rolling and shaping play dough.

  • Kids Safety Scissors

    Useful for supervised cutting activities.

  • Kids Science Experiment Kit

    Useful when you want several experiments ready without sourcing each item.

  • Kids Scratch Art Kit

    A no-mess option that works in the car, in a cafe or at a table with no cleanup.

  • Kids Sewing and Felt Kit

    Blunt needles and pre-cut felt make a first sewing project manageable.

  • Kids Slime Making Kit

    Gives a consistent result without measuring chemicals from separate bottles.

  • Kids Stamp Pads and Stamps

    Washable ink keeps stamping low-mess and works on paper and card.

  • Kids Suncatcher Craft Kit

    Frames and hangers make the finished piece easy to display in a window.

  • Kids Tie-Dye Kit

    Pre-measured dyes keep quantities child-appropriate and reduce the setup work.

  • Magnifying Glass for Kids

    Useful for simple observation and nature activities.

  • Paint-Your-Own Plaster Kit

    Pre-cast figures avoid mixing plaster at home, which is the part that needs an adult.

  • Pipe Cleaners

    Bend and hold without glue, which suits quick building and threading projects.

  • Play Dough Cutters

    Useful for cutting and shaping play dough.

  • Rock Painting Kit

    Useful when you do not have smooth stones to hand and want paint that stays put outdoors.

  • Sensory Play Bin

    Provides a container for organizing sensory play materials.

  • Sensory Play Scoops

    Useful for scooping and transferring sensory materials.

  • Stickers

    Peeling and placing stickers is useful for children who are not yet ready for glue.

  • Washable Glue

    Useful for attaching paper and lightweight craft materials.

  • Washable Kids Paint

    Useful for a variety of children's painting activities.

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  • Washable Markers

    Useful for drawing, decorating and craft activities.

  • Watercolour Paint

    Watercolour spreads and blends in ways thick paint cannot, which suits salt and filter projects.

  • Wooden Craft Shapes

    A ready-made shape gives a satisfying result without cutting or moulding.

Frequently asked questions

Which countries do the links cover?+

Where a retailer link exists, we list it for the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and Pakistan. You will only see the links available for the region you choose.

What ages are these supplies for?+

Each activity page lists its own age guidance and adult supervision notes. Always check the age labelling on the packaging of anything you buy.

Why do you recommend other people's products?+

Because we do not make everything, and some things are easiest to buy from a large retailer in your country. Retailer links are labelled on each product.