10 recommended mark making implements for young children
It is important that young children are offered a variety of mark making implements, this allows them to explore the different marks each implement makes. Take a look at the top 10 implements and tools that have been recommended.
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5 Jumbo Non Roll Toddler Paint Brushes
1.These chunky paintbrushes have an easy grip handle especially for young children.
Crayola My First Crayola Easy-Grip Jumbo Crayons 24
Sponge Paint Rollers – Set of 6
3. Children can roll these sponge rollers in paint and then make various marks on the paper. The handles make it easier for children to hold them.
Paint and sand Scrapers
4. Easy grips scrappers that can be easily held by young children. These are great for making marks in paint, sand or even shaving foam.
9 Assorted Sponge Foam Brushes
5.These sponges come in different sizes which enable children to make differnet marks with them.
Scola Chubbi 75ml x 8 Paint Markers ( Metallic)
6.Children can easily use these dabbers to create many different marks, the wide neck bottles enable children to easily hold them.
My First Crayola Egg-Shaped Crayons
7. These egg shaped crayons are great for children’s small hands. Children can easily hold them whilst they make marks on the paper.
ELC My 1st Chalk Children Kids Mini Artist with Chunky Handle
8.These chalks help to develop children’s skills like fine motor skills & hand eye coordination, they are also great for developing child`s creativity & imagination
12 Paint Dabbers
9. Children will have lots of fun dipping these paint dabbers in paint and then dabbing them on their paper.
Mini Artist My First Brushes
10. These mini artisit brushes are great for those little hands, children can easily hold them and dip them into the paint.
Could you recommend any other implements or tools for mark making, we would love to hear your suggestions?