Choosing Materials
Choosing Materials
Choosing Materials
If you're interested in incorporating more process-based art projects in your program, the first step is to arm yourself with some materials beyond paint and markers. Here are some common materials to start out with.
Many of these you might already have around the house, and the others are available from Discount School Supply (remember to use your Wonderschool discount!):
- large, shallow, clear plastic tubs (these are great for creating space to work on projects while also containing any mess!)
- q-tips
- stickers
- sponges
- kid-friendly scissors
- coffee filters
- feathers
- googly eyes
- tissue paper
- streamers
- popsicle sticks
- buttons
- stamp pads
- bubble wrap
- old magazines
- liquid watercolors
- tin foil
- yarn
- wood rounds
- plastic straws
- paper plates
- spray bottles
- plastic spoons
- hole punch
- pipe cleaners
- masking tape
- paper towel rolls
- clothes pins
- rubber bands
- foam shapes
- large paper roll
What We're Learning:
What We're Learning:
- self-expression
- experimentation with different materials
- fine and/or gross motor development
- language and vocabulary development
- follow-through on a plan
- sensory input