Arts and Crafts Boxes for Kids

Contents [Hide] 1 Finding the Right Box 2 Popular Boxes for Different Age Groups 3 Suggestions to Fill an Empty Box 4 Getting Children More Involved in Art

Usually after a long day's work we like to sit down for a relaxing evening in front of the telly. But imagine the sudden horror that takes over when you sink into your settee and notice a foreign substance is squishing under your derrière. Uh oh, your bottom has unknowingly been gummed to the cushion (and your trousers to your bottom). How do you avoid being bound to the furniture with sloppy white adhesives? Invest in an arts and crafts box  to organize all of your children's art supplies,  they will be thankful that they can find their crayons,  you will be happy not to need another embarrassing trip to the casualty.

Finding the Right Box

Here are some things to consider when purchasing an art box for a child:

• What is the age of the child for whom you are purchasing the box? Is the child too old for crayons or not old enough for sewing needles? To ensure that you buy an age appropriate box think about crafts a child their age likes to do.
• To make things easier, buy boxes with different sized compartments. Unless you want to buy several boxes it would be a good idea to check if the box can store both big and small items. Remember supplies vary in shape and size.
• What are the child's favourite themes? Maybe you would like to buy a box that is designed with their favourite characters or hobby. The ambitious child can design their own box with the supplies inside!
• Durability. What types of boxes are the best quality and which last the longest? Common materials that are used are wood,  plastic,  or metal. If it is for temporary, use the plastic--it's inexpensive and portable. Wood and metal are the best options if you are looking for a permanent fit, but the metal can get heavy if you are storing a lot of objects and need to go large. Wood is the best choice to use if you plan on decorating it yourself.
• Think ahead. Buy a box that is big enough for additional items. An art supply collection constantly grows.
• Fill the box with a few things to get them started. If the child does not yet have a grand art supply collection, you may want to purchase them some additional items or buy a box that comes with its own. The arts and crafts guide may help to give you some ideas.

Popular Boxes for Different Age Groups

Artist's Trunk	Artist's Supply Box	Sewing Box	Crayola Art Kit	Art Studio Case

Suggestions to Fill an Empty Box

• Crayons,  washable markers,  and watercolour paints. 
• Beads  and string, or knitting yarn. 
• Drawing paper  or construction paper. 
• Stickers  and stamps. 
• Gum, erasers,  and safety scissors. 

Getting Children More Involved in Art

An even better way to ensure that you have that special "you time" (aside from the frequent trips to the loo) is to get your child involved in an art class. An art class can teach the child how to do crafts and give them ideas as to what they want to put into their box. It will also provide a space away from all the furniture, walls, and breakables in your house where they can get down and dirty with their Crayola  collection.