"If we try to think back to the dim and distant past... what is it that helps us reconstruct those times, and to picture the lives of those who lived in them? It is their art... It is thanks to the hand, the companion of the mind, that civilization has arisen."—Maria Montessori, The Absorbent Mind
If your toddler is anything like our 2 year old, Lion, he or she may love autonomously delving into arts and crafts. Personally, I think providing children the opportunity to explore the process of creating is essential for their development. "Creating art expands a child’s ability to interact with the world around them, and provides a new set of skills for self-expression and communication. Not only does art help to develop the right side of the brain, it also cultivates important skills that benefit a child’s development. But art goes far beyond the tangible statistics measured by studies — it can become a pivotal mode of uninhibited self-expression and amazement for a child. Art matters the same way language matters — or the way breathing matters! It is a fundamental component of what makes us uniquely human." - MaryAnn F. Kohl
Today I've rounded up 22 toddler arts and crafts essentials to tap into your little one's creative side and provide hours of entertainment!
Top Row: 2-Pack Children Art Waterproof Smock Aprons // Wooden Clothes Pins // Colored Popsicle Sticks // Paper Plates // Colorful Craft Pom Poms // Peel and Stick Wiggle Eyes // Art Easel With Chalkboard // Colored Dot Stickers // Colorful Drawing Chalk
Middle Row: Toddler Table // Toddler Chairs // Sponge Painting Shapes (additional natural sponges here) // Toddler Training Safety Scissors // Drawing Pad Paper (additional option here) // Washable Paint Classic and Glitter
Bottom Row: Reusable Vinyl Waterproof Tablecloth // Washable Disappearing Purple Glue Sticks // Colorful Craft Wax Sticks // Colored Construction Paper (additional here) // Paint Brushes // Spill Proof Paint Cups (All White Cups Option here; and Plastic Paint Tray Palettes here) // Colored Masking Tape
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Additional Items From Top Photo: Crayons // Safety Step Ladder
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xx Lauren
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