If you ever wonder what our go-to, must-have art and play materials are, this is our list!

Clay is a flexible and responsive material and offers a comforting, satisfying means for expression and communication, encouraging children to shape their thinking into tangible forms.

Stickers and tape are an easy and wonderful addition to any process art or play experience. Read on to better understand how early learning skills are developed through open-ended exploration with tape and stickers.

Cardboard is free, abundant, and sturdy! It never rips like easel paper, and it is actually quite absorbent. These are all the qualities that make it the perfect choice for beginning painters.

Self-portraits are such a wonderful way to record your child’s growth throughout the years. In the classroom, we try to do one self-portrait at the beginning of the year, and one at the end. Parents and caregivers love to see how their child has developed their skills and their sense of self.

Using chalk pastels on wood is instantly captivating for young children. The feel of the chalk gliding on the wood, the vibrant colors that chalk pastels create, and the 3-dimensional exploration of color and blending make these materials so compatible.

Transform recycled and repurposed materials into a giant heart shaped, multi-texture, multi-dimensional painting experience.

A creative invitation is a simple set-up with a few appealing or interesting materials that spark your child’s curiosity and invite them over to create and explore.