I grew up in an artistic home, and I am so thankful for it. While I may not still draw or paint the way that I used to, I now spend all of my time writing. And I’d like to think that all of my time being artistic growing up helped me get to where I am today. That’s why I am a firm believer that children should get in touch with their artistic side as much as possible. It helps get them off iPads and flexes muscles they don’t always use.
If you’re looking for art supplies to get your kiddo painting, drawing, or crafting, then look no further, because Amazon has it. From drawing tablets that won’t hurt their eyes to non-toxic paints that are safe to eat to jewelry-making kits that make the perfect bracelets and necklaces, these 37 art supplies are sure to get them inspired.
These Paints Glow In The Dark
Kids love all things that glow in the dark, so why not include paints in their obsession? These show perfectly in the sun, but after a long day of charging, they absolutely pop once the lights are off.
Use These Chalk Markers On Tons Of Different Surfaces
I love chalk markers because they can be used on so many different things. From glass to mirrors to signs and more, these markers are just so dang handy. And because they’re like pens, they’re super easy to handle, perfect for little hands.
Learn To Sew With This Sewing Kit
As a kid, I never wanted to learn how to sew despite my mom sewing all the time. Now that I’m an adult, I wish it was something that I had picked up. Don’t let your kids be like me. Get them this sewing kit to get them interested while they’re young!
These Paint Pens Are Super Easy To Use
Turn any surface into an art project with these paint pens. They can be used to personalize mugs, make a one-of-a-kind pair of sneakers, or paint on rocks to turn them from drab to fab. And the best part is that once dry, the paint is waterproof and UV resistant.
Add Some Sparkle To Life With These Glitter Paints
Do your kiddos want to add a little pizzazz to their art? Make their art stand out with these glitter paints. They’re not only super vibrant, but they also have added sparkle that will make their art projects shine.
This Scratch Art Won’t Make A Mess
If your children tend to be messy, consider giving them this scratch art to use. Use the bamboo stylus to scratch away the black matte surface, revealing a bright, colorful background. They’ll be amazed at how quickly it changes with one little scratch!
This Craft Kit Has So Many Goodies
You can’t go wrong with a craft kit like this one. With over 1,000 pieces, it has everything from pipe cleaners to pom poms to wooden beads to feathers and glitter glue–aka everything you need to create hundreds of pieces of beautiful artwork.
Unleash The Creative Side With This Rock Painting Kit
There are rocks pretty much everywhere you turn. So why not dress them up with a mini makeover? This rock painting set lets you do just that. It comes with paints, googly eyes, gems, and even some rocks. Warning: your kids might want to paint the whole backyard.
Make Funky Art With This Marble Paint Art Kit
Marble artwork mesmerizes me even as an adult. Which means that your kids are going to love it even more. This marble paint art kit makes the process easier than ever and even comes with an illustrated instruction booklet that will help your kiddos nail it.
These Drawing Pads Are An Easy Way To Collect Art
Your kids are going to need somewhere to put their art–and these drawing pads are just the place. All three large pads have 50 sheets of heavy-weight bond paper that are ideal for crayons, markers, and pencils.
You Never Have To Worry About Sharpening These Colored Pencils
Why spend time and money trying to sharpen colored pencils when you can just get these instead? The 50 different colors all twist up, so you can twist them once they get too short.
These Paints Are Washable And Non-Toxic
These paints are water-based, making them super easy to clean should they get on clothes, furniture, or skin. And not only that, but they come in four different kinds of colors–metallic, glitter, neon, and classic. You’ll be painting with your kiddos for hours.
Educate While They Color With This Bundle
If your kids are going to spend their time coloring and painting anyways, why not make it educational? This bundle from Crayola includes crayons, markers that teach them the proper grip, safety scissors, and a preschool activity book that helps teach them the alphabet and numbers.
Make A Light Up Lantern With This String Art Kit
Make art that you can display with this string art kit. Just inflate the star balloon, soak the string in the included special glue, wrap it, and remove it to reveal a 3D star lantern. It also comes with LED string lights, so you can make it glow.
I Used To Love Spirograph When I Was A Kid
The Spirograph has been around for years, including when I was a kid. So I love seeing that they’re still around and you can treat your kid to one. In case you’ve been living under a rock, this fun gadget allows you to create spiral doodles using different-sized design gears.
Make Stickers With This Diamond Painting Kit
I had no idea what diamond painting was until my younger brother and sister became absolutely obsessed. And now I see it everywhere. There’s a good chance that if you have kids, you’ve already heard of it, but if not, you can let them in on the fun with this diamond painting kit. You can use it to create suncatchers, keychains, stickers, and more.
Occupy Your Little One For Hours With This Clay
Let your kids release their energy and tensions out on this modeling clay. It helps soothe stress, develop motor skills, enhance eye coordination, and boost creativity, so they will be as happy as can be. The real question is, what are you going to make first?
Make Your Own Suncatchers With This Kit
Making suncatchers is such a fun weekend afternoon activity, and with this kit, it’s super easy to do. It includes 12 fun designs, with everything from a turtle, sun, hummingbird, and more along with 8 different paint colors. Hang them in your kids’ room when they’re finished and they can admire their work.
I Had A Paper Roll Dispenser Just Like This When I Was Young
This paper roll dispenser is another thing on this list that makes me feel super nostalgic. I’m not sure why I had one when I was a kid, but I absolutely loved it. You could draw for hours and never run out of paper, and you didn’t need to ask your parents for more. It’s an artistic kid’s dream.
These Paint Sticks Won’t Get Everywhere
If your kids are too young or they’re just messy when they play, these paint sticks may be more their speed. They still allow them to paint, but they’re more convenient since they come in easy-to-handle tubes.
This Doodle Mat Only Needs Water
Speaking of messes, if you don’t trust them with a marker or paintbrush at all, you’re in luck. Because this doodle mat exists. Just fill the pens with water and draw on the mat and all of your fun designs will show up. It’s perfect for toddlers and young children.
This Smock Keeps Clothes Paint Free
While most child-friendly paints are supposed to be easily washable, in most instances, it’s better to be safe than sorry. That’s where this smock comes in. It keeps the mess off of their clothes and skin (including their sleeves) and comes with multiple front pockets, so they can keep their brushes and paints nearby.
This Art Set Has Everything You Need For An Afternoon Of Crafting
Here’s another fun art kit to get the arts and crafts going. From googly eyes to pipe cleaners to craft sticks, the craft options are endless with this set. And for under $15, it won’t break the bank.
Help Develop Their Fine Motor Skills With This Easel
Let your children showcase their art and paint with ease with this easel. One Amazon user reviewed it saying, “Perfect for growing kids. My 3-year-old is tall for his age and the fact that I can raise it up means he can continue to use it for years to come. It is also the first easel he can not knock over when playing rough with it.”
Because Who Doesn’t Love Fuse Beads?!
I know this list is for children, but there are just so many craft items that I loved when I was younger (and still love)–these fuse beads included. With so endless options for designs, this is where their imaginations can go wild. It even comes with 111 patterns to help get them inspired.
It’s Dot Time With These Dot Markers
Whether you’re using these dot markers for bingo or filling out one of the included activity books, there are a lot of ways to use these. Candice said this, “My son loves that the colors are bright and he can use them easily by himself. I love that they are non-toxic and clean up easily. I also like that he’s learning hand-eye coordination when he attempts to put the daubers on the dots on the enclosed worksheets.”
Dino Lovers Will Love This Paint Set
Dino lovers will get a kick out of this paint set because they get to make the figurines look exactly the way that they want. With 10 different dinosaurs, they’ll have a full playset by the time they’re done painting.
Make Tons Of Shapes With Monkey String
I promise this is one of the last nostalgic items on this list, but tell me I’m not the only one who remembers monkey string? The safe wax and yarn can be bent and altered to create whatever is in your children’s hearts. I played with these on airplanes my entire childhood.
These Crayons Are Super Easy To Hold
How great is the shape of these crayons? They’re safe, non-toxic, washable, can be washed off with water, and are odorless. No stains on clothes, furniture, walls, or hands. Plus their unique shape makes them easy to grip!
Animal Lovers Are Going To Want To Use These Stamps 24/7
These stamps are made of durable wood and contain 30 elegantly designed farm animals, ocean creatures, safari animals, and household pets. If your kiddo is an animal lover, they’re going to absolutely adore these.
Make Your Paper More Interesting With These Scissors
The 90s are calling and they want their scissors back! These fun-edge scissors make cutting fun by creating unique borders on your photos and paper.
These Pens Change Colors
Okay, so I didn’t technically lie because I didn’t have these pens as a kid, but I sure as hell wanted them! I always saw infomercials about them in the evenings and knew I had to have them. Don’t let your kids miss out on this color-changing magic! They’re going to be amazed.
Wear Your Art With This Jewelry Making Kit
Make art that you can wear with this jewelry-making kit. With 11 pendants, 11 glass gems, 4 beads, 5 silver plated necklace chains, 4 string necklaces, and more, you can make so many different kinds of necklaces. That means they can make jewelry for themselves and others!
This Paint By Number Is Super Easy To Follow
Paint-by-number sets like these are great for those of us who are a little OCD. It tells you exactly what to do, where to paint, and what color to use, so you don’t have to do any guessing. Just look at how vibrant your result will be!
These Paints Are Made From Veggies
When children are little, they’re known for sticking their hands in their mouths. This is why painting can get a little dicey. But using paints like these will give you peace of mind since they’re made of organic veggies. So should they eat them, they’ll be safe.
This Drawing Tablet Won’t Hurt Their Eyes
If you want to keep them entertained for hours but don’t want them looking at blue light screens all day, consider this drawing tablet. It has LCD pressure-sensitive technology that’s easy on the eye, and it can be used 130,000+ times.
Make Personalized Bracelets With This Kit
Make you and your little matching charm bracelets with this jewelry kit. There are so many different kinds of charms, so your kids can pick items that have meaning to make their creations even more special.