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Craft Materials

Stock your making table with wooden shapes, scratch art surfaces and papier mâché blanks that children can decorate in their own way.
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Choosing a surface for making

Start with the effect children want to create. Scratch art invites them to explore fine lines and repeated marks. Wooden shapes offer a firm surface for decoration, while papier mâché animals and ornaments give children a three-dimensional form to work around.

Setting up a materials table

Put a few blanks within reach and offer a small selection of compatible decorating tools. Encourage children to turn a piece over, compare its surfaces and decide where to begin. Keep a labelled drying space for painted work so children can revisit their designs in the next session.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which materials suit line and pattern work?

Scratch art surfaces let children vary the spacing and direction of their marks and see a design emerge as they work.

Which blanks can children decorate for a display?

Papier mâché Christmas decorations and Australian animal shapes are two options. Check piece counts and dimensions when planning your display.

How do I plan quantities for a class?

Multiply the number of children by the blanks each will use, then check the pack contents for the quantity and mix of shapes.

What is the difference between craft materials and activity packs?

Choose materials when you want children to decide what to make. Look at activity packs when planning a shared project around a particular shape or theme. Some resources suit both approaches.