This IKEA art easel is incredibly affordable and opens up a variety of possibilities for artistic expression.

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Children can get really creative with this Geoboard by Treasures From Jennifer. It can be used for abstract art or educational purposes such as forming shapes, letters, numbers, etc.

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Wooden stamps can add so much fun to creative play. “Showcasing the intricate work of skilled, Indian artisans, our exquisite small printing blocks are filled with potential. Hand-carved from sustainable wood, and each unique in shape and design, they are perfect for printing on paper, fabric, or ceramics, embossing patterns on playdough or clay, or as a beautiful, natural ornament for display.

Intricate and detailed, our small printing blocks vary in size, but most are approximately 2-4cm wide.” - The Small Folk.

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Pick an age group and sign up for monthly subscription boxes. Boxes include hands-on science and STEM projects that will engage your child in activities to enhance their executive function. Other boxes could include art and design, create and crafting, engineering, geography and culture, and more!

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This non-toxic watercolor paint set would be a wonderful addition to your homeschool or art corner.

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Here is a beautiful set of colored pencils for your art stash at home.

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500 Activities to Encourage Creativity in Kids Ages 2 to 12--Play, Pretend, Draw, Dance, Sing, Write, Build, Tinker

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Also try Tinkerlab: A Hands-On Guide for Little Inventors

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Coloring can be such a wonderful stress reliever. Our girls even enjoy coloring from this book. The pictures have some detail but overall have larger images and are quite manageable for a determined 6 yr. old.

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These pastel chalk crayons will make you “wonder” how you ever lived without them.

They write on chalkboards, whiteboards, paper, glass, cardboard, windows, wood… almost anything.

So easy to clean with just a bit of water and a cloth.

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We are so pleased with this small shop, Chalk Full of Design by Lindsay, and their chalkboards. They are a wonderful addition to your homeschool curriculum or home setting. Some boards are even designed for travel!

Watch a clip of a variety of chalkboards they have

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Let your child’s creativity blossom with this sticky wax yarn. I used this product successfully in my play therapy practice. Children love to create 2 or 3-dimensional scenes to process their experiences or to just have free play. Manipulatives like these are timeless and are versatile for play or even homeschool activities.

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