Little kids’ creations can be downright adorable! It can be overwhelming sometimes when the stack of artwork is higher than the available space to put it, but it is sweet. It is amazing to watch their creative wheels spin as they fashion a piece worthy of Le Louvre, in our opinion of course. These art and craft supplies for 4 year olds are our top 10 favorites.
One of the best things about these tools is they give the child a starting point or an idea but still allow for lots of creativity. They are our favorite top ten art and crafts tools appropriate for 4 year olds.
The Best Art and Craft Supplies for 4 Year Olds
With the right tools, even 4 year olds can craft masterpieces.
1. Crayola Silly Scents Twistables
I remember using scented markers as a child, but scented crayons would be perfect for 4 year olds. They will enjoy the smells while they color and we’ll be happy their creative activity just became a sensory activity too! And, we love how they are not messy and they don’t break – just twist them! Find here: United States | Canada | United Kingdom
2. Scratch Art Doodle Pad
Scratch Art is such a fun way to create a masterpiece that is different than traditional crayons. This scratch doodle pad is essentially perfect for on the go creating. It won’t require a full crayon box and coloring book, just the simple doodle pad and included wood scratching stick. Find here: United States | Canada | United Kingdom
3. Arts and Crafts Vault
Over 1000 pieces of crafting supplies for your 4 year old! I can see them opening the box with eyes wide open! Inside is everything they will need, from pipe cleaners, pom poms, wooden pieces, googly eyes to scissors, sewing needles, glue and much more! Once you get this set, your little one will have enough crafting supplies for years of creative activities! Find here: United States | Canada | United Kingdom
4. Fairy Tale Castle
Your 4 year old loves to play pretend to be a knight or a princess? This cardboard Fairy Tale Castle will be perfect for them! They get to decorate it in any way they want and because of its’ size, this castle can be a work in progress for a long time! Find here: United States | Canada | United Kingdom
5. Dinosaur Painting Kit
My girls are crazy about dinosaurs, especially the older! If you have a dino fan in your home, they will be thrilled to get their hands on Dinosaur Painting Kit! I can be certain of this because my daughter painted over all of her dinosaurs! Find here: United States | Canada | United Kingdom
6. LCD DRAWING DOODLE BOARD
If you are looking a completely mess-free art option for your child, you will love LCD Drawing Doodle Board! They come in several different cartoonish designs and look pretty cute! Each board comes with 2 pens and kids can take their board when you are travelling or on the go. Find here: United States | Canada | United Kingdom
7. Drawing Stencil Kit
This Drawing Stencil Kit is great for kids who like to create scenes or illustrate their stories. Adding in hand eye coordination practice, these stencils are great for 4 year olds! All the stencils and supplies included in your stencil set for kids have their own secure spot inside the carry case! Thanks to a sturdy handle and reinforced Velcro, your child can take their tracing set anywhere! Find here: United States | Canada | United Kingdom
8. Wooden Stamp Set for Kids
Wooden stamps are one of my favorite craft supplies for my little one. They are a crafty tool that helps us practice letters or forming words. We love using them with ink pads but also with paint or kinetic sand. Letter, number, and emoji stickers are only the start! Kids stamp set includes FREE 3 refill bottles, and a FREE workbook full of fun learning activities. Find here: United States | Canada | United Kingdom
9. Hide and Seek Rock Painting Kit
Spread kindness and positivity by painting and hiding rocks throughout your community for others to find. Just add imagination for endless creative fun! Tip: Pair this activity with a book – Scribble Stones. You can also use the included transfers to guide your rock painting designs, or create your own unique work of art. Find here: United States | Canada | United Kingdom
10. Funprint Drawing Book
Last but not the least, we want to recommend one of our favorite books – Ed Emberley’s Complete Funprint Drawing Book! This book is simply filled with inspiration, and ideas, and how-to’s for anyone interested in taking a delight filled romp through color, story telling, art, imagination and more! As long as you hand them a stamp pad and a pencil, kids are able to entertain themselves easily! Find here: United States | Canada | United Kingdom
Do you have any favorite art and craft supplies for 4 year olds? Comment below and let us know!
FEW ART AND CRAFT PROJECT FOR YOUR 4 YEAR OLDS TO TRY
We have done a number of art and craft projects with our kids in the past. Here are few ideas you can try:
- Paint prints – using common household items to make interesting print art
- Splatter art – an art activity to bring outside on a sunny spring or summer day
- Ice art project – as ice melts under hot summer sun, it creates an unique artwork
- Clay finger painting – perfect craft to work on fine motor skills
- Marbled rainbow – wearable craft to make and take along for a walk
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