Art class shouldn’t be the only times kids get to be creative.

“It’s important for kids to use their imaginations to help them
express themselves through their
creativity,” says Rachel Dorton,
public relations manager for Kid
Made Modern.

In order to let imaginations
run wild, you’ll want to stock up on some craft supplies. Just
make sure they are kid-friendly items. For example, scissors
with a rounded tip are the safest type for young kids. And kraft
paper is great to protect work surfaces and can also double as a
background for creating a large drawing or painting.

Of course, don’t overlook household items, such as milk
cartons and paper-towel rolls, which kids can use for their
artistic creations.

You may not have the luxury of having your own craft room
in your home, but you can easily transform an old armoire or
a cupboard into a well-stocked craft space.

“It’s really great to give your kids the materials
they need to let their minds run with their
imagination and let them create something,”
says Dorton.

If your child struggles to get started on
independent artwork, Kid Made Modern holds
regular one-hour virtual crafting sessions for
kids around the country. Or you can sign up for
the Kid Made Modern Monthly Craft Club and
receive a new box of crafts each month with all the
materials and directions your child needs to complete a
project on their own. n
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