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Fun crafts that are easy enough for your toddler to do with you.
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Good Craft Supplies to Have on Hand

Toddler Craft Supplies That are Good to Have on Hand

Clearly the crafts that you will be assisting your toddler in have to be simple projects and for this reason the craft supplies that you should have on hand are actually very simple and inexpensive. Although these craft supplies are used in simple projects they are very fun to use.

Colored Construction Paper - it seems that nearly every craft that exist for a toddler uses construction paper and it is no wonder. Both colorful and sturdy construction paper allows your toddler to decorate their craft and make it strong enough to last a while and be played with.

Construction Paper is Great for Toddler Crafts
Strathmore Kids Series Construction Paper Pads

Glue - although glue can be messy at times it is almost necessary to use on many of the different craft projects that there are for toddlers. Both liquid glue and glue sticks will come in handy for toddler crafts, as liquid is a bit stronger but when your gluing paper to paper a glue stick can be a lot easier for your toddler to use and a whole lot less messy.
Tape - tape is a great alternative to glue, especially when you realize that you don't have glue. If you find that you have a tape crazy toddler who loves to put lots of tape on their crafts then they would love Chicken Socks Totally Tape (to your right). A fun craft book with color tape that lets your child do what they want to . . . keep on taping.
Scissors - although your little one will not be using scissors it is good to have some on hand for any cutting that mom or dad have to do. When your child is old enough to use their first pair of scissors consider getting the kind that are oversized so that they have to use both hands to cut paper.
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Crayons - non-toxic and washable crayons are the best that you can use for your toddler, as sometimes they just can't help but taste them. You can find crayons that are designed for a toddler to be able to grip them better helping them with their drawing and learning how to one day write.

Triangular Crayons Ideal for Toddlers
 Crayola 8 ct. Washable Triangular Crayons 
Stockmar Beeswax Crayons Mixed Set Stockmar Beeswax Stick Crayons - Set of 8 Stockmar Beeswax Stick Crayons - Set of 16
Index Cards - usually construction paper can be used for any craft project that calls for index cards but they are very sturdy and when you have them on hand you find that they do come in handy. You can find them in white, great for coloring, or in assorted colors, great when you don't have crayons.

String - some simple yarn can be great to have on hand for toddler crafts. Adding string to any picture that your toddler creates can make it that much more easier to hang on the wall and enjoy.
Food Boxes - before you throw away the empty cereal box, the empty macaroni and cheese box or any other food item box remember that you may be able to use it in a very fun craft for your toddler.
Toilet Paper Rolls - toilet paper rolls are used in many crafts, you never know with a paper cylinder will be perfect for the craft project that you and your toddler are doing so don't throw them away. 

As you can see there are many toddler crafts supplies here that you already have on hand and always have on hand.
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