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    School Specialty • May 5, 2018 • Last Modified: Oct 6, 2022

    16 Teacher Must-Have Classroom Art Supplies

    Keeping your students’ creativity alive starts with having the right tools and must-have art supplies on hand when an arts and crafts project comes up. From construction paper to crayons, markers, and colored pencils—School Specialty’s online store has you covered. Check this list to make sure you have everything you need for the artists in your classroom.

    16 Best-Seller Classroom Art Supplies

    Arts and crafts are many students’ favorites, and it’s because they get to unleash their creativity and experiment with colors, glue, and sometimes glitter. Have you got all the bases covered?

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    Crayola Classpack Basics

    Cover the arts and crafts needs of a whole classroom with these great value Classpacks from Crayola.

    crayola watercolors
    Crayola Educational Watercolor Classpack, Assorted Colors, Set of 36
    crayola construction paper crayons
    Crayola Construction Paper Crayons Classpack, 16 Assorted Colors, Set of 400
    crayola colored pencils with sharpeners
    Crayola Colored Pencil Classpack with 12 Sharpeners, Assorted Colors, Set of 240
    crayola washable fine line markers
    Crayola Washable Marker Classpack, Fine Line, Assorted Colors, Set of 200
    Crayola triangular crayons
    Crayola Anti-Roll Triangular Crayon Classpack, Assorted Colors, Set of 256
    crayola fine line markers
    Crayola Marker Classpack, Fine Line, Assorted Colors, Set of 200

    Glue Sticks & Bottles

    Paper, glitter, googly eyes—all of them need glue to stick to a craft project. Get the right glue for your students.

    Elmer's glue sticks
    Elmer’s Re-Stick School Glue Sticks, 0.28 Ounces, White, Pack of 30
    school smart washable glue bottle
    School Smart Washable School Glue, 8 Ounce Bottle, White, Pack of 12

    Construction & Craft Paper

    Construction and tissue paper are the foundation for most classroom arts and crafts. Get the bright colors that make your students’ work stand out.

    tru-ray construction paper
    Tru-Ray Sulphite Construction Paper, 12 x 18 Inches, Assorted Standard Color, Pack of 50
    tru-ray construction paper 120 sheets
    Tru-Ray Sulphite Construction Paper, 12 x 18 Inches, Assorted Color, 120 Sheets
    bleeding tissue paper
    Spectra Deluxe Bleeding Tissue Paper, 20 x 30 Inches, Assorted Colors, Pack of 100

    Scissors

    Creating the right shapes and pieces for a craft project usually involves cutting. Purchase scissors to match your students’ abilities and age.

    blunt tip kids scissors
    Fiskars Blunt Tip Kids Scissors, 5 Inches, Assorted Colors, Pack of 12
    maped koopy special needs scissors
    Maped Koopy Spring Assisted Scissors, 5 Inches, Assorted Colors, Set of 12
    paper edger precision scissors
    School Smart Paper Edger Precision Scissors, Set of 12

    Classroom Art Supply Storage

    Keeping all the classroom tools and supplies in order might be too much to ask, but these caddies and storage solutions are a great place to start.

    construction paper storage
    Classroom Keepers Construction Paper Storage, 15 Slot
    blue art caddy with gray inserts
    Classroom Caddies

    More Classroom Supply Lists & Ideas

    Looking for more of the best-selling teacher favorite tools and must-have art supplies? Check out the other arts and crafts blog articles on our site and get inspired! Also be sure to stop by the online store to see how you can save on thousands of great products for your classroom.

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