It’s back to school time and those school projects are about to start coming home any day now. Are you dreading hearing, “Mom, I have a school project due tomorrow,” followed by a last-minute trip to the store? Then you’ll want to make sure you stock your kids’ craft supplies for back to school. Keep this list of craft supplies keep on hand for school projects, rainy day fun, and getting creative.
Stock Your Kids’ Craft Supplies For Back To School
Paper
Tri-fold presentation board
Posterboard
Foam core board
Multi-colored construction paper
Cardstock paper
Sticky Stuff
Glue stick
Washable school glue
Tacky glue (hold things in place better than school glue)
Glitter glue (less messy than actual glitter!)
Glue dots
Transparent tape
Double-sided tape
Hot glue gun (use with proper supervision)
Paint, Pencils, and Markers
Washable non-toxic paint in assorted colors and paint brushes
Washable markers
Permanent markers
Colored pencils
Crayons
Textiles and Fun Stuff
Googly eyes
Chenille stems (also called pipe cleaners)
Pom-poms
Tissue paper in assorted colors
Foam shapes, numbers, and letters
Assorted stickers
Foam adhesive sheets in assorted styles and colors
Ribbon
Yarn
Assorted beads
Tools
Scissors
Ruler
Hole puncher
And here are a few household items to keep on hand…
Toilet paper rolls
Paper towel rolls
Egg cartons
Cereal boxes
Paper bags
Cotton balls
Popsicle sticks
Paper plates