TREE Studio
- Air dry clay in a big bagEnough for the whole group to work large, again and again.See it on Amazon
- Air dry clay in a tubSoft white clay that is easy to start with.See it on Amazon
- Wooden clay toolsSimple shapes for cutting, scoring and pressing marks.See it on Amazon
- Canvas work matsClay lifts off canvas cleanly and the mats wash.See it on Amazon
- Fine mist spray bottleKeeps clay soft while children work.See it on Amazon
- Soft aluminum wireBends easily for small hands and holds its shape.See it on Amazon
- Airtight clay binKeeps the clay ready for tomorrow.See it on Amazon
Painting
Goes with Watercolor, Tempera
- Pan watercolorsClear color that mixes well.See it on Amazon
- Liquid watercolorsBright, concentrated color for droppers and big paper.See it on Amazon
- Tempera paint in pump bottlesThick, opaque color children can pour and mix.See it on Amazon
- Good brushes in many sizesA brush that holds its shape changes what a child can do.See it on Amazon
- Wide house painting brushesFor big strokes, water painting and walls.See it on Amazon
- Heavy watercolor paperPaper that stays flat under water.See it on Amazon
- Glass jars for waterChildren see the water change color.See it on Amazon
- A sturdy easelPainting standing up uses the whole arm.See it on Amazon
Drawing and mark making
Goes with Pencil, Crayon, Oil pastel
- Block beeswax crayonsRich color and easy for small hands to hold.See it on Amazon
- Stick beeswax crayonsThe same rich color for finer lines.See it on Amazon
- Thick colored pencilsStrong cores that hold up to pressure.See it on Amazon
- Oil pastelsSoft, bright color that blends with a finger.See it on Amazon
- Drawing pencils in gradesFrom pale to dark for looking closely.See it on Amazon
- Fine black markersClear lines for drawing what children notice.See it on Amazon
- Willow charcoalSmudges, lifts and makes big dark marks.See it on Amazon
- Big roll of paperFor drawing on the floor or the wall, together.See it on Amazon
Collage, paper and books
Goes with Paper collage, Bookmaking
- Liquid glue in small bottlesChildren control how much they use.See it on Amazon
- Glue sticksClean and quick for paper.See it on Amazon
- Child scissors that cut wellSharp enough to work, safe for small hands.See it on Amazon
- Colored tissue paperLayers of light and color.See it on Amazon
- Masking tape in colorsFor joining, marking and building.See it on Amazon
- Cardstock in many colorsFirm enough for covers and sculpture.See it on Amazon
- A long arm staplerFor making books with real pages.See it on Amazon
- Hole punch and binder ringsBooks children can add to.See it on Amazon
Fiber, weaving and sewing
Goes with Weaving, Sewing and embroidery
- Wool rovingSoft fiber for felting and pulling apart.See it on Amazon
- A child size loomFor weaving with yarn, ribbons and grasses.See it on Amazon
- Plastic needlesBlunt needles for first sewing.See it on Amazon
- Embroidery hoopsHold fabric taut for stitching.See it on Amazon
- Burlap squaresOpen weave that is easy to stitch through.See it on Amazon
- Wooden beads for threadingBig holes and warm wood.See it on Amazon
- Yarn in many colorsFor weaving, wrapping and tying.See it on Amazon
Light and shadow
Goes with Light and shadow, Light table
- An LED light panelA bright, cool surface for color and natural objects.See it on Amazon
- Color paddlesClear colored paddles for mixing light.See it on Amazon
- Translucent color blocksBuilding with light.See it on Amazon
- Small flashlightsChildren make their own shadows and beams.See it on Amazon
- Clear glass gemsLight passes through and scatters.See it on Amazon
- X-ray and leaf filmsBodies and leaves seen through light.See it on Amazon
- A prismSplits light into color.See it on Amazon
- Sheer fabricColored light and soft shadow.See it on Amazon
Mirrors and looking
Goes with Mirrors, Magnifiers and microscopes
- Unbreakable mirror tilesChildren see things and themselves from new sides.See it on Amazon
- A hinged book mirrorTwo mirrors that multiply what is between them.See it on Amazon
- Hand mirrorsFor faces, feelings and looking behind.See it on Amazon
- Jumbo magnifiersBig lenses small hands can hold steady.See it on Amazon
- A handheld digital microscopeClose views on a screen the group can share.See it on Amazon
- A stand magnifierHands stay free while children look.See it on Amazon
Loose parts
Goes with Loose parts, Natural materials
- Wood slicesNatural rounds for building, sorting and arranging.See it on Amazon
- Wooden ringsRings roll, stack, frame and connect.See it on Amazon
- Wooden peg peoplePlain figures children can make their own.See it on Amazon
- A wooden rainbowOpen shapes that become bridges, tunnels and walls.See it on Amazon
- Smooth river stonesWeight, warmth and order.See it on Amazon
- ShellsPattern, spiral and story.See it on Amazon
- Pine conesReady for counting, building and paint.See it on Amazon
- Glass beads and gems in colorsLight catching treasure for patterns.See it on Amazon
Storage and display
Goes with Studio and class ateliers
- Shallow woven basketsOrder on the shelf so children can see every choice.See it on Amazon
- Wooden traysSet out one invitation at a time.See it on Amazon
- Clear glass jarsChildren see what is inside.See it on Amazon
- Divided wooden trayFor sorting and patterns.See it on Amazon
- Small glass dishesFor tiny treasures and paint.See it on Amazon
- Plate standsStand books and documentation up to be seen.See it on Amazon
Blocks and building
Goes with Blocks, Building tall
- Hardwood unit blocksBlocks in true proportions for building big.See it on Amazon
- Hollow blocksBig enough to build a place to sit inside.See it on Amazon
- Tree blocksBark edged pieces from branches.See it on Amazon
- PlanksLong flat pieces for ramps and bridges.See it on Amazon
- Magnetic tilesBuild in three dimensions and with light.See it on Amazon
- Ramps and ballsSlopes and speed to test.See it on Amazon
- Small animal figuresStories inside what children build.See it on Amazon
Tools and woodworking
Goes with Wood and tools
- Child size working toolsSmall hammers, saws and screwdrivers made to be used.See it on Amazon
- Safety glasses for childrenPart of every woodworking invitation.See it on Amazon
- Soft pine piecesWood pieces that take a nail and glue.See it on Amazon
- Roofing nailsBig heads that are easy to hit.See it on Amazon
- A small viseHolds wood still so both hands are free.See it on Amazon
- Screwdrivers that fit small handsFor taking apart old machines.See it on Amazon
- Sandpaper blocksSmoothing is its own work.See it on Amazon
Water and sensory
Goes with Water, Sensory table, Oobleck
- A sensory tableStanding room for several children at once.See it on Amazon
- Pipettes and droppersSmall, careful movements that build hand strength.See it on Amazon
- Funnels in several sizesChildren follow where the water goes.See it on Amazon
- Clear tubingWater moves where children can see it.See it on Amazon
- Small glass pitchersPouring with weight and care.See it on Amazon
- Measuring scoopsFilling, leveling and comparing.See it on Amazon
- Waterproof smocksChildren stay dry and free to work.See it on Amazon
- Cornstarch in bulkFor oobleck, again and again.See it on Amazon
- Natural sea spongesSqueeze, soak and print.See it on Amazon
Sand, mud and digging
Goes with Sand, Mud kitchen
- Metal shovels for childrenStrong enough for real digging.See it on Amazon
- Metal pots and pansFor the mud kitchen.See it on Amazon
- Wooden spoonsStir, scoop and serve.See it on Amazon
- Sieves and colandersSort what is fine from what is not.See it on Amazon
- BucketsCarrying is its own work.See it on Amazon
- Rain bootsFor puddles and mud in every season.See it on Amazon
- Waterproof rain suitsOutside in any weather.See it on Amazon
Garden
Goes with Garden plant cards, Seeds
- Child size garden toolsTrowels and rakes made for small hands.See it on Amazon
- Watering cans for childrenA gentle shower children can carry.See it on Amazon
- Kids garden glovesProtect hands and keep children digging.See it on Amazon
- Seed starting traysWatch seeds sprout up close.See it on Amazon
- Flower seeds to startEasy seeds that grow fast for children to watch.See it on Amazon
- A flower pressKeep what the garden gives.See it on Amazon
- Root viewerSee roots grow underground.See it on Amazon
Nature and investigation
Goes with Field guides, Bugs and small creatures, A clipboard walk
- Bug viewersFor a close look before an animal goes back.See it on Amazon
- ClipboardsFor drawing what children notice, inside and out.See it on Amazon
- Children's binocularsBirds, trees and far away things.See it on Amazon
- A collecting bagFor treasures on a walk.See it on Amazon
- Field guide cardsNames to discover together.See it on Amazon
- A butterfly habitatWatch change from caterpillar to wing.See it on Amazon
- A bird feederVisitors to watch and draw.See it on Amazon
Cooking with children
Goes with Cooking and food, Applesauce
- A food millChildren turn the handle and watch food change.See it on Amazon
- Child safe knivesFor cutting soft fruit and vegetables with care.See it on Amazon
- Child size kitchen toolsWhisks, peelers and measures that fit small hands.See it on Amazon
- Glass measuring cupsChildren see the amount change as they pour.See it on Amazon
- A sturdy step stoolChildren reach the counter and help.See it on Amazon
- A mortar and pestleGrind spices, herbs and seeds.See it on Amazon
- Cut resistant glovesExtra care while children learn to cut.See it on Amazon
- Small glass bowlsIngredients set out for each step.See it on Amazon
Music and sound
Goes with Sound and instruments, Music and movement
- A hand drumA steady beat children can feel.See it on Amazon
- Rhythm sticksTap, count and keep time together.See it on Amazon
- Egg shakersSmall sounds for small hands.See it on Amazon
- A wooden xylophoneNotes to play, compare and listen to.See it on Amazon
- ChimesSound that lingers and fades.See it on Amazon
- Movement scarvesMusic you can see in the air.See it on Amazon
- A rain stickA quiet sound to listen for.See it on Amazon
Dramatic play
Goes with Real objects for dramatic play, Family and babies
- Baby dollsCare, feeding and family stories.See it on Amazon
- Play silksBecome a cape, a river or a roof.See it on Amazon
- Wooden play foodCooking stories in the home area.See it on Amazon
- Clothespins and clipsBuild dens and hang things up.See it on Amazon
- A wooden cash registerShops, money and trading.See it on Amazon
- PuppetsStories with a voice.See it on Amazon
- A doll cradleRocking and care.See it on Amazon
Movement and outdoor play
Goes with Obstacle courses, Balancing
- Balance stepping stonesBalance, planning and courage.See it on Amazon
- A balance boardRock, tip and find the middle.See it on Amazon
- A play tunnelCrawling, squeezing and hiding.See it on Amazon
- A hanging pod swingSwing, rock and rest in one soft place.See it on Amazon
- Hula hoopsTargets, roads and circles to jump.See it on Amazon
- Playground ballsThrow, roll and kick.See it on Amazon
- A wheelbarrow for childrenHeavy work that feels good.See it on Amazon
Quiet and cozy space
Goes with Quiet and cozy space, Reading nook
- Floor cushionsA soft place to land.See it on Amazon
- A canopyA smaller space inside the room.See it on Amazon
- A weighted lap padSteady weight to settle a body.See it on Amazon
- Soft blanketsWarm and simple.See it on Amazon
- A sand timerSeeing time pass.See it on Amazon
- Noise reducing ear muffsQuiet when the room is loud.See it on Amazon
- A low bookshelf with covers facing outChildren choose books by their covers.See it on Amazon
Documentation
Goes with Walls and documentation, Photography
- A child proof cameraChildren document what they notice.See it on Amazon
- A small photo printerPhotos on the wall the same day.See it on Amazon
- Clear sheet protectorsKeep documentation safe on the wall.See it on Amazon
- Cork board stripsDisplay at child height.See it on Amazon
- A recorder for voicesChildren's words exactly as said.See it on Amazon
- A laminatorCards and documentation that last.See it on Amazon