Washable markers are available from a variety of brands and allow kids to draw and create art while also protecting your walls and their own clothing. Not all markers are washable from clothing and objects and some are even permanent, so it is important to check before making a purchase for your children.
You can purchase stamps of any shape, object or letter at various craft stores and online. Arrays of stamps are available at each craft store along with ink pads for a variety of color solutions. Although ink may be permanent, using stamps will allow children to create images with plenty of detail and creativity. Stamps are generally rubber with a wooden base or baseless. Different types of ink (such as kid-friendly or permanent) are available at craft stores along with the stamps. Prices for stamps are higher for those with wooden bases and special detailed designs.
Stencils allow for people of all ages to create images and words using cutouts to help streamline the process, making the result nearly perfect. You can use any material to fill each stencil from markers, colored pencils or any type of paint (watercolor, oil or acrylic). Stencils come in the shape of animals, buildings, outdoor scenes and different lettering styles with a range of fonts depending on your child's preferences.
Crayons are wax "sticks" that come colored in a variety of packages, ranging in the number of coloring crayons in each of them. Kids can use crayons to draw and color on paper without the risk of permanently staining furniture or clothing. Most brands are generally non-toxic, making them even safer for children of all ages to use. They are also inexpensive and are available in a variety of brands at local craft and art supply stores.