Art Supplies for Grandparents: Keeping Grandkids Happy Without the Mess

Being a grandparent means all the fun of entertaining kids without the daily clean-up stress. When those little ones visit, you want activities that keep them happy without turning your home into an art supply explosion.

Here's how to have creative fun without needing industrial-strength cleaning products afterwards.

The Grandparent Advantage

You've got perspective – mess is temporary, but memories last forever. You also know your limits and aren't trying to prove anything. Plus, grandkids often behave better for you than for their parents (we'll take it).

Smart Supply Choices

Washable everything: Micador's washable paints and markers genuinely wash out of furniture and slightly panicked grandparents. When the 4-year-old decorates your wall, you'll thank us.

Easy-control tools: early stART Softies Tri-Grip Crayons are harder to break and easier for small hands. early stART Magic Glue sticks beat liquid glue. early stART No-Drip Paint literally doesn't drip.

Simple Activities That Work

Inspiring paper rolls: Keep them just for visits. Micador jR. Colour and Learn Rolls are super fun, and keep inquisitive little minds busy for hours.

Sticker fun: Micador jR. Sticker Activities

Easy collage: Magazines, early stART Safety Scissors, and glue sticks. You control the mess by choosing the materials.

Watercolours: Beautiful results without acrylic paint chaos. Preparation beats perfect technique. Micador Stylist Watercolours are everyone's favourite.

Quick Setup Tips

Designate an art space (kitchen table with an early stART Splash Mat or newspaper is ideal). Prepare the supplies before they arrive. Keep realistic expectations – focus on fun, not perfect results.

Keep a "grandkids art box" with supplies specifically for visits. Store completed artwork in folders with each child's name - you'll thank us!

Making It Special

Have special pencils that only come out for visits, or be the grandparent who lets them paint their hands. Small differences make your art time feel unique... and you'll likely be the fave grandparent.

The Real Goal

Quality time together, watching creativity unfold, and creating positive memories. Our washable, reliable supplies let everyone focus on the fun instead of fighting with broken pencils or cleanup stress.

Start with basics, see what your grandkids enjoy, and build from there.

Happy creating with your favourite little artists!