Supply List

Supply List

As we enter this unique year in school, the CDC recommends that students do not share supplies to help slow the spread of Covid-19. In order to succeed in art this year, below is a list of basic supplies each child will need in order to participate in art at Harper Elementary. Students will need these supplies for in-person teaching, as well as at home virtual learning. Please view the end of this document for information about brands and where you can find all of these art materials.

Kindergarten-2nd Grade

• Pencils, for writing or drawing (#2 or HB)

• Erasers and Hand Sharpeners

• Crayons, Markers or Colored Pencils

• Scissors

• Glue sticks or liquid glue like Elmer’s

• Drawing Pad or Blank Paper (thicker paper is better)

• Magazines or Newspapers

• Container to store supplies-Pencil box/Pouch/Shoe box

Optional Materials:

• Watercolor set with paintbrush

• Oil Pastels

• Construction paper or Colorful paper, variety pack

• Rulers

• Kwik Stix (see explanation below)

3rd Grade-5th Grade

• Sketchbook or Blank Paper Journal

• Pencils, for writing or drawing (#2 or HB)

• Erasers and Hand Sharpeners

• Crayons, Markers or Colored Pencils

• Scissors

• Glue sticks or liquid glue like Elmer’s

• Drawing Pad or Blank Paper (thicker paper is better)

• Magazines or Newspapers

• Container to store supplies-Pencil box/Pouch/Shoe box

Optional Materials:

• Watercolor set with paintbrush

• Oil Pastels

• Construction paper or Colorful paper, variety pack

• Black Permanent Markers or Sharpies, fine and ultra fine

• Colorful Tissue Paper, variety pack

• Rulers

• Kwik Stix (see explanation below)

Where Can I Purchase These Supplies?

• Walmart-currently has MAJOR Back-To-School discounts on basic school supplies and is a great one-stop-shop for most of the materials listed above.

• Dollar Tree, Dollar General

• Target

• Office Depot or Staples-Great place for paper

• School Box Store

• Michaels or Hobby Lobby-More variety of brands, but can be a little on the pricey side

• Publix or Kroger-will have basic Back-to-School supplies

What Brands Do You Recommend?

You do not have to break the bank buying supplies, but quality of a product does matter for certain items. Here are my favorite brands and their price range: $-$$$

• Crayola-$$ This is what I choose for many of my classroom supplies. They aren’t too expensive, can be found in most stores, and the quality is sufficient for Elementary Art. Recommended for crayons, markers, colored pencils, oil pastels, watercolors and other basic supplies.

• Cra-Z-Art-$ Not as good as Crayola, but can be found easily at Walmart and other stores. Recommended for crayons, markers, and colored pencils.

• Prismacolor-$$$ On the pricey side, but their products are artist and professional grade. Older students wishing to go into Fine Arts Magnet programs in middle and high school may want to invest in these products. I use Prismacolor colored pencils for myself and I highly recommend these for those wanting to explore art in the future. Recommended for colored pencils and drawing materials.

• Artist’s Loft from Michael’s-$$-$$$ Depending on the product, this brand can be expensive. This brand is only found at Michael’s Craft Stores. Recommended painting supplies and basic drawing materials.

• Sargent Art or Prang-$$ Recommended for oil pastels, paint, and brushes.

• Elmer’s or Mod Podge-$-$$ Recommended for glue.

• Sharpie or Bic-$$ Recommended for permanent markers and pens

• Office Depot, Staples, School Box-$$ For thicker paper, 50lb-80lb, needs to be heavy enough to draw, paint or glue.

• Kwik Stix-$$ This material is a great NO MESS solution to paint for at home learning. Draws on paper and it looks like paint. Dries in 90 seconds. No water needed and it’s washable. They can be found at most craft stores, The School Box, and even online.

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***Brands I Do Not Recommend:

Rose Art-$ These art supplies are cheap, but the quality is terrible. Opt for Crayola or Cra-Z-Art instead if you are looking for a similar price point.