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Art on the Go: Travel Art Kit Ideas

A small art kit makes it easy to create wherever your adventures take you! Start with supplies you already have, choose a few favorites, and enjoy making art on the go.

Art Kit Essentials

• Small sketchbook or notebook with blank pages

• Crayons, washable markers, or colored pencils

• Pencil and sharpener

• Small pieces of construction or origami paper

• Zip-top bag or portable art supply case

Creative Extras

• Watercolor pencils or pan watercolors with a water brush

• Portable watercolor pad or watercolor postcard pad

• Stickers and washi tape

• Erasable pens or gel pens

• Child-safe scissors (age appropriate)

• Crayon roll or fabric art organizer

Ideas by Age

Toddlers: Choose chunky washable crayons or markers. Skip the scissors.

TK–Kindergarten: Add stickers, washi tape, and colorful paper.

Ages 6+: Explore watercolor pencils, portable watercolors, origami, and gel pens.

Keep it simple! A sketchbook and a few favorite art supplies are all you need to get creative wherever you go.

Questions?

Contact CPA Art Teacher Ms. Lórien Eck at lorien.eck@cabrillopointacademy.org