Suggested Materials List

1.Storage/Set-up

(many of the below items can be found at places like the  Dollar Store, Homegoods, Fred Meyer)

storage tubs of different sizes larger  and small for storing materials

baskets

small bowls

plastic trays of various shapes and sizes, some that are deep and stack are ideal!

pitchers for pouring water

plastic squeeze (like ketchup/mustard) bottles

clear plastic stands for books

plastic frames

small area rugs/cushions

drying rack

tub for washing hands after clay

rags (Fred Meyer, packages of white wash clothes)

2. Art Materials

Basic Materials

scissors + scissor holder

pencils + pencil holder

colored pencils (in multicultural colors) + holder/basket

tape of various kinds that kids can use (masking tape!!)

markers + holder/basket

crayons (in multicultural colors)

pastels

construction paper – black & white, 9 x 12;  black, 12 x 18 (place mats for material set-ups)

(in multicultural colors)

large easel sized paper (even if you don’t have an easel for collaborative work)

watercolor paper

construction butcher  paper various colors and sizes

Observational drawing tools and supplies:

fine-line black permanent pens (Sharpie brand)

liquid watercolors

watercolor pencils

construction paper for just blackline-  (if want to add watercolor then use watercolor paper, otherwise colors just run or make holes in the paper)

Paint:

Tempera  Cakes

Tempera Paint (primary and  multicultural colors)

Do not buy washable brands but do buy smocks to cover clothing

Watercolor Cakes

High quality brushes (make all the difference in the control and detail possible)

Paint mixing trays

Paint jars with lids (recycled glass or plastic jars)

Clay:

Potter’s clay

Clay Tools

Oil based clay

Playdough

Other:

rice paper, tissue paper

string, ribbon & yarns

Sculpture wire

Pipe cleaners

Recycled wire

Recycled objects: bottle caps, toilet/paper towel tubes, rubber bands, corks…

Cardboard/ Masking Tape

Wixi sticks

3. Construction and manipulatives  

half-set of unit blocks with arches, balls and ramps

1 inch blocks

kapla blocks with connectors

unifix cubes

pattern blocks

Geoblock sets

Polydrons

Tangrams

4. Loose parts  (find cheaper at Scrap, Dollar Store, Michaels or Goodwill)

beads

mancala stones

variety of small objects: plastic animals, people, insects,   stones , gems

collected materials from nature: pinecones, shells, acorns, rocks, branches, driftwood, stumps

bring in seasonal natural materials

cardboard of various sizes

5. Science/math tools

magnifying sheets and loops

measuring cups

scales

water tools: Funnels, small scoops, buckets, cups, basters, sifters

math games and puzzles

magnetic board and manipulatives

sensory manipulatives: rice, beans, beads

sand for sensory table

small table top or hand-held Mirrors

light table manipulatives

eye-droppers

plastic tweezers

Xray cards of the human/animal bodies, insects, flowers...

maps, compass

grid paper

terrarium

aquarium

6. Writing/literacy supplies  

alphabet  and word games  and puzzles, alphabet/ number bean bags

sight word games

name and helpers charts

multicultural quality children’s literature: variety of genres, sets of books

pocket charts

stapler and blank 8 ½ by 11 copy and construction paper for making books

7. Dramatic play

scarves & dress up clothing  (thrift store supplies)

clips and ties

culturally diverse baby dolls

kitchen, camping, café, veterinarian, farmers market, ... (rotated through)

8. Teacher materials and supplies  

documentation panels (poster boards)

pens

ringing bowl and/or chimes

notebook

clipboards

chart packs

sticky notes of all sizes