craft supply list

I have seen lots of supply list for childcare

and honestly a lot of those list overwhelm me

or

I don't know where I would put all those things if  had them

I like to keep my list simple

and if I have te extra stuff bonus

but I don't NEED those extra things!

paints:

craft paint

water paint

finger paint

(there is a difference between craft paint and finger paint)

paint brushes:

--i truly believe you can paint with anything but...

a varity of different sized brushes

sponges

(i buy sponges from the dollar store and cut them up)

qtips

tooth brushes

--these are the basics, but look around your house you will be AMAZED at what you can find to paint with.  You don't need anything fancy!  Kids just like to explore and discover!--

glue:

bottled glue

glue sticks

tacky glue

gorilla glue

(the kids don't use the tacky or gorilla glue but I like to have it on hand)

paper:

Construction Paper

Tag board

Tissue paper

printer paper

craft paper/scrapbook paper

contact paper

paper plates

odds and ends:

lids of different sizes

google eyes

stickers

foam stickers/pieces

sequence/glitter

marbles

shaving cream

small cups

--I am sure I am forgetting a few of my must haves but I can always add to that later!--

Where do I buy my supplies:

A majority of my supplies come from Hobby Lobby our local craft store

I also buy a lot of my stuff from dollar stores and dollar bins.

To craft with your children should not cost you a lot of money

start with the basics and you ca always add to it as time goes on!

Have fun learning, exploring, and discovering wih your children!