Washable Kids' Paints
These "colorful," "no muss, no fuss" paints "glide on smoothly," teachers said. Plus, they're "fun to use" and "easy to hold."
www.craftydab.com; PreK & up; $1.80 & up.

Watercolor Pencil Art
"Great colors!" Ideal for kids just learning to use watercolors.
www.faber-castellusa.com; Gr. 5 & up; $14.95.

Make-Your-Own™ Games
Teachers loved this "great," "very creative" kit's "easy-to-assemble" pieces that "can be used across the content areas."
www.made-by-hands.com; Gr. 1 & up; $13.95.

The Comic Book Project
"Wow!" This "beautiful" comic book-writing workbook makes a unique and "excellent" literacy/art project.
www.comicbookproject.org; Gr. 4–8; $6 per student.

Stencil Kits
These "great" and "sturdy" kits are manageable even for young kids and "ideal for theme centers."
www.schoolzone.com; Gr. K & up; $12.99.

Cover-It Kits
Students can make their own personalized pencil holders, books, frames, and albums with these "crafty," "easy-to-use" kits.
www.beyond-the-farm.com; Gr. 3 & up; $14 & up/set.

Clay Animation Kit™
Showcase creativity with this "awesome" kit, which includes software, a guidebook, and clay.
www.tech4learning.com; Gr. K–12; $64.95.