Art corner for preschoolers??

Question

what are the must things in the art corner? (must have)

as well as the nice things....

(the more the better)

Answer 1

An art corner doesn't have to have everything... because these kids are young. But a must is definitely finger paints that are used on special paper so that it doesn't get everywhere...

Finger paint

paper

gluestick

crayons

markers

colored paper

no glitter because it gets everywhere

colored pencils

table and chairs

art is a really important thing to have in a childs life because its fun and sparks their imagination! good luck :)))

******and when the kids finish an art piece..hang it up!

Answer 2

paper

crayons

pencils

pens

markers

tissue papper

construction paper

glue stick

styrofoam peanuts

maccaroni noodles

toung depressors

cotton balls

small boxes (jewelry sized)

foil

toilet paper/paper towel cardboard rolls

yarn

buttons

small pieces of fabric

small containers like camera film containers

if kids are going to be on-their-own avoid the really messy stuff that can get in other kids hair or ruien their clothes so easily like...

clay

runny glue

glitter

markers

sand

paint

Answer 3

basic art supplies: construction paper, glitter, glue sticks (avoid the bottles its a mess), big fat crayons and washable markers, safety scissors, cotton balls, feathers, stick on googly eyes, glitter glue pens, finger paints, drawing paper

plastic bins to store the materials

foam sheets you can cut into shapes for crafts

www.orientaltrading.com for some nice craft kits

online craft ideas:

www.kizclub.com

www.preschooleducation.com

www.dltk-kids.com/

www.enchantedlearning.com

Answer 4

I think all the answers are awesome, but for your peace of mind, make sure the area itself is art friendly. Make sure your walls are ones that can be cleaned easily (from paint splatters and crayons) and that your flooring is easily replaceable, like the rubber puzzle mats you can just lift up and replace, or the carpet tiles with a separate clear desk mat that you can put down when the kids are painting.

Good luck!

Answer 5

All the things already listed. Just make sure the children have time in that corner to create on their own.

Answer 6

chalk chalkboard, paint paper, crayons books,stickers,shapes or blocks to trace

pencils, markers. ribbon and scrap book paper.

scissors, glue, (glitter if you care to clean it up.)

string. yarn. samples of crafts that are done and

displayed. card making, plastic eye balls.

sand art table, tracing paper, an easel, paper cutter for teacher.  Inter net has many sites where you can print puzzles and pictures and commics or coloring book pages.

have fun

Answer 7

paste paper crayons elbow mac. yarn scraps tissue paper fabric scaps glue sticks confetti pop sticks bird seed rubber stamps stickers stencils

Answer 8

You should include many different types of paper, such as butcher paper, computer paper, construction paper, tissue paper, doilies, envelopes, finger paint paper, manila paper, newspaper, paper plates, roll paper, sand paper, and wrapping paper.

This site has some other suggestions for art materials:

http://www.successful-homeschooling.com/...

Answer 9

Finger paints

Modeling Clay

Playdo

Building Blocks

Different size and shapes of noodles

Yarn

Glue sticks

Washable markers

Crayons

Vinyl Table clothes to help keep the mess easy to clean up.

Stickers

Glitters

Paper towle rolls or toilet paper rolls

Popsicle sticks

Answer 10

All the previous answers are great ones, I would also add old magazines for children to cut pictures out of to make collages, and old greeting cards for them to either cut up, or they can cut off the front side and make their own postcard.

Answer 11

In North Carolina, "quality" programs are supposed to have enough materials for children to participate in 5 related activities at the same time.  When choosing materials, I would definitely keep in mind the purpose of the center/corner.  Children use creativity as a form of expression and communication.  Markers/crayons/colored paper and paper are essentials, as are collage materials and glue.  Collage materials don't have to be a lot, but varied is good.  I think one important consideration related to the art area is displaying children's work - just as important as letting them create is showing off their creations.  It says, "I value what you create!"

But in simple list form:

Must:

-Crayons

-Markers

-Colored pencils

-Plain paper

-Construction paper

-Scissors

-Collage materials (tissue paper, cotton balls, fabric scraps, foam pieces, etc.)

-Glue

-Paint (Small amounts, water colors, or "dot dots" which are paint tubes that is the brush and paint in one)

Should Haves:

-Magazines

-Stamps

-Art trays

-Specialty paper/ papers of different thicknesses and textures

-Beads (older children)

-String

-Pipe cleaners

-Play dough

-Buttons (older children)

-Googly eyes

I've also been told it's a good idea to display "professional" art and art classics around the art area as inspiration - like the Mona Lisa ;-)

Answer 12

Crayons, Smocks, Finger paints, and  Easels. Oh and Paper, LOTS of Paper. Hope This Helps!