Therapeutic Art & Activity Supplies

Below is a list of materials that are useful for Art Therapy Craft projects and also for therapeutic support. Content based on cognition and activity level is categorized to make browsing easier:

🔴 RED signifies “dementia support” (adapt based on need)

🔵 Blue signifies “physically/mentally active senior”

Color designations only suggest the group most likely to benefit, but yard games and other activities are very adaptable for people with dementia—they just might need more encouragement or supervision, or maybe they are just content to observe, which is becoming their best form of participation.

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PAINTING & DRAWING & COLORING

WATERCOLOR PAINTING

Canson XL Series Watercolor Pad, Heavyweight White Paper, Foldover Binding, 30 Sheets, 9x12 inch - https://amzn.to/4ddfNFf

AROIC Watercolor Paint Set, includes Watercolor Paint (36 Colors), 10 Brushes of Different Sizes - https://amzn.to/3SHqJTd

🔴 QUOKKA 10-PACK Water Painting Dementia Activities for Seniors - Tropics Vacation Memories - Activities for People with Dementia - https://amzn.to/3WU1EqD

ACRYLIC PAINTING

🔴 NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Glow in The Dark Rock Painting Kit - Crafts for Kids, Decorate 15 River Rocks with 15 Paint Colors  - https://amzn.to/3YCPlAu

Apple Barrel, Vibrant Spectrum Collection Acrylic Craft Paint, 2 fl oz each, 16 assorted matte colors - https://amzn.to/3LWdw55

Liquitex BASICS Acrylic Paint Set, 24 x 22ml (0.74-oz) Tube Paint Set - https://amzn.to/3yyQIW6

Simetufy Canvas Boards for Painting 12 Pack, 8 x 10 Inch Canvas Panels, Gesso Primed Acid-Free 100% Cotton - https://amzn.to/3LVj13U

Conda 8x10 inch Stretched Canvas for Painting, Pack of 10, 100% Cotton, 5/8-inch Profile, Value Pack for Acrylics - https://amzn.to/4cn6lO6

PAINT BRUSHES and EASELS

Soucolor Acrylic Paint Brushes Set, 20Pcs Round Pointed Tip Artist Paintbrushes for Acrylic & Watercolor - https://amzn.to/3WWyvv5

MEEDEN Large Painters Easel Adjustable Solid Beech Wood Artist Easel, Studio Easel for Adults with Brush Holder, Holds Canvas up to 48" (upright only) -  https://amzn.to/3WCfXyI

MEEDEN Extra Large Heavy-Duty H-Frame Studio Easel, adjustable horizontally and vertically! - Solid Beech Wooden Artist Professional Easel, with 4 Premium Locking Silent Caster Wheels, Hold Max 82" - https://amzn.to/3LZbktA

DRAWING

Two basics for transferring traceable images available for paint-with-me videos are:

Koh-I-Noor Progresso Woodless Graphite 4-Pencil Set, Black HB, 2B, 4B, 6B Degrees - https://amzn.to/4fBqW42

MyArtscape Graphite Transfer Paper for tracing - 9" x 13" - 25 Sheets (Black) - https://amzn.to/3AhflXN

9 x 12 inches Sketch Book, Top Spiral Bound Sketch Pad, 1 Pack 100-Sheets (68lb/100gsm), Acid Free - https://amzn.to/4deIUI3

🔴 ZMLM Rainbow Scratch Mini Art Notes - 125 Magic Scratch Paper Note Cards for Kids Toy - https://amzn.to/4fxKVRb

CRAFTING

PAPERCRAFT

MY CREATIVE CAMP Beginner's Quilling Kit with Tools for Kids & Adults, DIY Paper Quilling Kit for Beginners - https://amzn.to/3T4sdHx

Astrodesigns Crafting Cardstock, 12" x 12", 65 lb/176 gsm, 10-Color Delightful Assortment, 100 Sheets (91039) - https://amzn.to/4deVd7k

Astrobrights/Neenah Bright White Cardstock, 8.5" x 11", 65 lb/176 gsm, White, 75 Sheets (90905-02) - https://amzn.to/4fznXJB

WOODCRAFT

🔴 KLT Wooden Lacing Threading Toys for Toddlers Fine Motor Skills, 1 Turtle 1 Starfish, Educational Wood Puzzle - Montessori Toys - https://amzn.to/4ddw90x

Neliblu DIY 12 Wooden Bird Houses Kit - with Paint Strips, Brushes, Stickers, and Strings - 3 Shapes, 2 Sizes - https://amzn.to/3LX8O7m

Unfinished Wood Slices 30 Pcs 3.5-4.0 inch - Christmas Wood Ornament Kit, Predrilled, DIY and Painting - https://amzn.to/3Agr60J

YARN & TEXTILES

🔴 Melissa & Doug Safari Buddies Hand Puppets, Set of 6 (Elephant, Tiger, Parrot, Giraffe, Monkey, Zebra) Soft, Plush Animal Hand Puppets - https://amzn.to/3AgPW0s

🔴 Skillmatics Art & Craft Activity - Poke-in Art Flower Bouquet, Mess-Free Sewing Art for Kids, Craft Kits, DIY - https://amzn.to/3WUN7Lb

Craft-tastic — Yarn Elephants Kit — Craft Kit Makes 2 Yarn-Wrapped Elephants - https://amzn.to/3Af5wtn

SENSORY / DEMENTIA SUPPORT

SENSORY TOYS

🔴 Sensory Toys for Alzheimer Patients Anxiety Relief, Autism Therapy Aid, Fidget Toys for Dementia, Dementia Products for Elderly Seniors, Sensory Arm Pillow Fidget Wrist Cuff - https://amzn.to/4cjPyM7

🔴 Fidget Muff Dog, Fidget Blanket for Seniors with Alzheimer’s or Dementia, Gift Sensory Fidget Toys - https://amzn.to/3AfSKLj

🔴 ODOXIA Fidget Apron for Elderly, Fidget Blanket for Dementia, Gift and Activities for Seniors with Alzheimer’s or Dementia, Sensory Fidget Toys - https://amzn.to/46U1qU1

🔴 Fidget Busy Board for Adults with Dementia, Sensory Calming Activities for Seniors, Autism, Alzheimers - https://amzn.to/3WD1YZF

🔴 Fidget Blanket (12 x 24 in) - Dementia Activities for Seniors, Autism, Alzheimers and Dementia - https://amzn.to/3yvuN1Y

🔴 QUOKKA 3-Pack 13 Large Piece Dementia Jigsaw Puzzles for Adults - Birds and Cats - https://amzn.to/4dA5lap

🔴 4-Pack 24 Large Piece Puzzles for Seniors, Easy Jigsaw Puzzles for Adults with Dementia - https://amzn.to/3AqSlWf

🔴 Multipurpose 4-Pack Rainbow Pop it Fidget Toys, Bubble Sensory Toy for Kids & Adults, Stress Reliever, 4 Shape Poppers - Heart, Circle, Octagon, Square  - https://amzn.to/46Gz2EM

🔴 Oil Diffuser Humidifier 300ml, Electric Ultrasonic Air Aroma Diffuser Vaporizer, Scent Mist Defuser with Remote, Auto-Off, 7 LED Color Changing Light - https://amzn.to/4dA8s1Y

🔴 Essential Oils by Pure Aroma 100% Pure Oils Kit - Top 6 Aromatherapy Oils Gift Set, 10ml (Eucalyptus, Lavender, Lemongrass, Sweet Orange, Peppermint, Tea Tree) - https://amzn.to/3WW4QCf

🔴 Move2Play, Pass the Potato, Hilariously Wild and Fun Kids Game, Indoor & Outdoor Toy for Kids - https://amzn.to/3YD1fds

🔴 Weilim Paint Your Own Stepping Stones 5-Pack for Kids, Ages 3-12 - Butterfly, Turtle, Flower, Tree, Ladybug, DIY Outdoor Garden Art - https://amzn.to/3WThbHi

🔴 Water Marbling Paint for Kids - Arts and Crafts for Girls & Boys Crafts Kits Ideal Gifts - https://amzn.to/3WADu2Z 

SENSORY CRAFT

🔴 Kraftic Sand Art for Kids, Arts and Crafts Activity Kit - 1 Pack of 10 DIY Sand Art Bottles, 13 Sand Craft Bags - https://amzn.to/3ymk226

🔴 Creative Kids Air Dry Clay Kit for Kids - 30 Vibrant Colors & 3 Clay Sculpting Tools, DIY Molding Kit - https://amzn.to/3WUE6BR

🔴 Science4you Soap Maker Kit for Kids - Make your own Soaps and Bath Salts, Soap Moulds for Kids - https://amzn.to/3YAlicm

🔴 MindWare Science Academy Bath Bomb Lab - A 20pc DIY Experiment Kit for Boys & Girls - Make 4+ Bath Bomb Experiments - https://amzn.to/4dxC93Z

🔴 National Geographic Crystal Growing Kit - Grow 8 Light-Up Crystals, Science Gift for Kids 8-12 - https://amzn.to/46E4PpG

🔴 NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC 6 Lb. Kinetic Play Sand Combo Pack - 2 Lbs. Each of Blue, Purple and Natural Sand with Castle Molds - A Fun No Mess Sensory Activity - https://amzn.to/4dwAcVm

6 Pack Heart Dream Catcher Craft Kit for Kids, Paint Your Own Love Heart Dream Catcher DIY - https://amzn.to/3YC1rtr

UPINS Ocean Diamond Art Painting Coaster Kit, 8 pcs DIY Crafts Kit, Non Slip Coaster Art Supplies for Adults - https://amzn.to/3YDqZXk

SENSORY TOYS - ANIMAL THERAPY

🔴 JOY FOR ALL - Animatronic Orange Tabby Cat - Interactive Companion Pets - Realistic & Lifelike - https://amzn.to/3AhEHoB

🔴 JOY FOR ALL - Animatronic Freckled Pup - Brown and White Soft-Touch Coat - Realistic and Lifelike Interactive Companion Pets - https://amzn.to/3M3PdSJ

🔴 Bearington Collection Gunner the Rottweiler Stuffed Animal, 15 Inch Dog Stuffed Animal - https://amzn.to/3ywd6PN

🔴 Bearington Callie Cat 15 Inch Cat Plush - Cat Plushies - Calico Cat - https://amzn.to/46AmG0J

COGNITION

MIND GAMES & COGNITION SUPPORT

A very huge shout-out to products by MINDWARE and especially BRAIN GAMES! Their products get very high ratings, are researched and are both educational and FUN!

🔵 ThinkFun Rush Hour Traffic Jam Brain Game and STEM Toy, Age 8+ – Wild Fun with Over 20 Awards Won! - https://amzn.to/3yDvqqc

🔵 Easy and Relaxing Memory Activity Book for Adults: Includes Relaxing Memory Activities, Easy Puzzles, Brain Games and More (2020) - https://amzn.to/4d99pyC

🔵 Brain Games - Scavenger Hunt Puzzles (2023) - https://amzn.to/4fyRpPV

🔴 Brain Games - Find the Kitten: Hunt for All the Cute Kittens Hiding in 125 Pictures! (Picture Puzzles) (2023) - https://amzn.to/3WFh80s

🔵 Brain Games - Mindful Mazes (2019) - https://amzn.to/4chXME8

🔵 Brain Games - Code Breaker (2017) - https://amzn.to/3SFddzu

🔵 Brain Games - Sherlock Holmes Puzzles (#1): Over 100 Cerebral Challenges Inspired by the World's Greatest Detective! (Volume 1) (2018) - https://amzn.to/3YCYoBo

🔵 Puzzle Book of the Brothers Grimm: Unlock the Secrets of Mysterious Fairy Tales: Discover a Magical Story with Tricky Brain Teasers, Logic Puzzles and Riddles (2024) - https://amzn.to/3WBiLM 

🔵 MindWare Perplexors: Level A Math Games Book - Encourages Deductive Reasoning with Logic and Math Puzzles for Kids, Ages 9-12 - https://amzn.to/3ylrZV 

Brain Games - Relax and Solve: Word Search (2020) - https://amzn.to/3LYEpWi

Brain Games - Large Print Bible Word Search: The Words of Jesus (2021) - https://amzn.to/3WFY4Pw

🔴 Relish Large Print Word Search – Dementia Activities for Seniors, Products & Gifts for Seniors and Elderly - https://amzn.to/4dDxeP7

THERAPEUTIC BOOKS

ART THERAPY

250 Brief, Creative & Practical Art Therapy Techniques: A Guide for Clinicians and Clients (2017) - https://amzn.to/3LYDllg

200 More Brief, Creative & Practical Art Therapy Techniques: A Guide for Clinicians & Clients (2020) - https://amzn.to/3WwVjA2

Essential Art Therapy Exercises: Effective Techniques to Manage Anxiety, Depression, and PTSD (2020) - https://amzn.to/3WCMlBh

The 30-Day Sketchbook Project: Daily Exercises and Prompts to Fill Pages, Improve Your Art and Explore Your Creativity (2022) - https://amzn.to/3WV5U9k

365 Days of Feel-Good Art: For Self-Care and Joy, Every Day of the Year (2022) - https://amzn.to/4dcdDWo

The Art of Healing and Manifesting: Creative Exercises for Living in Abundance (2022) - https://amzn.to/4dyNqRz

ANIMAL THERAPY

🔴 Would You Rather? Summer Edition: Laugh-Out-Loud Game for Camping, Road Trips, Vacation Travel (2023) - https://amzn.to/46DzKlU

🔴 Thera-pets: 64 Emotional Support Animal Cards (Self-Esteem, Affirmations, Help with Anxiety, Worry and Stress, and for Fans of You Can Do All Things) (2020) - https://amzn.to/3WYxd2M

🔴 Dewey the Library Cat: A True Story – (available also in Kindle and Audiobook) - https://amzn.to/46A6jkV

MISCELLANEOUS THERAPY

150 More Group Therapy Activities & TIPS (2016) - https://amzn.to/3AgKf2w

READING – 1:1 TIME TOGETHER

🔴 Then Sings My Soul: 150 of the World's Greatest Hymn Stories (2003) - https://amzn.to/4dzwOsV

🔴 Chicken Soup for the Soul: Laughter Is the Best Medicine: 101 Feel Good Stories (2020) - https://amzn.to/3ApAaQK

🔴 Decades of Uplifting Short Stories for Seniors: 100 Funny Stories from the 50s to 90s, Easy to Read for Elderly Women & Men (LARGE PRINT) (2023) - https://amzn.to/3LZiZIC

🔴 The Secret Histories of Flowers: Short Stories for Seniors, Large Print and Easy to Read, Perfect Gift for Elderly (2023) - https://amzn.to/3AiyyZh

🔴 I Remember That!: Captivating Stories, Interesting Facts and Fun Trivia for Seniors, Large Print (2021) - https://amzn.to/3YJ6KHo

🔴 365 Bedtime Stories and Rhymes: Short Bedtime Stories, Nursery Rhymes and Fairy Tales Collections for Children (illustrated) - https://amzn.to/3yHs5Xb

INDOOR / OUTDOOR RECREATION

BOARD / TABLE GAMES

Hasbro Gaming Boggle Classic Game - https://amzn.to/4dd9v8h

Hasbro Gaming Yahtzee - https://amzn.to/4fvi7sJ

Hasbro Gaming Connect 4 Classic Grid, 4 in a Row Strategy Board Games for Kids, 2 Player - https://amzn.to/4cgDRFQ

Brybelly Tombola Bingo Board Game, The Italian Game of Chance for Up to 24 Players, includes Calling Board, 90 Tombolini Tiles, 24 Double-Sided Cards and 360 Chips - https://amzn.to/3yvDNnP

Shut The Box Game for 6 Players with extra colorful dice - Colorful 6-Sided Wooden Board Math-Number Game - https://amzn.to/4dqOHKq

Can't Stop Board Game and The Can't Stop Express Dice Game Plus Two Treasure Chest Buttons - https://amzn.to/4fCxNtZ

🔵 Mattel Games Blokus XL Strategy Board Game, Family Game for Kids & Adults, Colorful Oversized Pieces - https://amzn.to/3WVVBlm

🔵 Rummikub - The Original Rummy Tile Game by Pressman - https://amzn.to/3X5Lsmt

🔵 Hasbro Gaming Battleship with Planes, Strategy Board Game for Ages 7 and Up - https://amzn.to/3AflNyJ

🔵 Horse Race Board Games: Wooden Horse-Racing Board Game for Family Game Night and Parties - https://amzn.to/4fCZtPG

🔵  MindWare Qwirkle Board Game - https://amzn.to/3WvfM8c

🔵 Continuum Games Retro Bunco Game Kit Party Box for Ladies Game Night, 2-12 Players, 3 Sets of Bunco Dice, Bell, and Score Pad - https://amzn.to/3yymYbU

🔴 Hasbro Gaming Trouble Board Game for Kids Ages 5 and Up, 2-4 Players - https://amzn.to/3SFACRe

🔴 MindWare Q-bitz Jr., Miniature Game, Ages 5+, 2-4 Players, 15 Minutes Playing Time - https://amzn.to/3AhqtE4

🔴 LCR® Left Center Right™ Dice Game - Blue Tin - https://amzn.to/3LXeD4H

CARD GAMES

🔴  Mattel Games Blink Card Game For Family Night, World's Fastest Card Game - https://amzn.to/3LUTIPJ

🔴 Mattel 4347154784 Uno Card Game 2 Pack, Red - https://amzn.to/4duHt80

🔴  GO FISH Untamed Oceans Card Game for Kids age 4-8, Play Go Fish, Old Maid and Slap Jack with Same Deck - https://amzn.to/4dBYEoy

🔴 Skillmatics Card Game - Guess in 10 Animal Planet, Perfect for Kids and Families - https://amzn.to/4fuOt6Z

Regal Games Poker Keeno Bulk Game Set with 12 Two-Sided Boards, 200 Chips, 1 Deck of Standard Poker Cards - Casino Night Card Game - https://amzn.to/4cyg0Sl

DISCUSSION GAMES

BestSelf Family Talk - 50 Prompt Card Game for Family Game Night, Fun and Engaging Family Game - https://amzn.to/46zDtRH

200 Ice Breaker Conversation Cards - Conversation Starters Friendly Small Talk - https://amzn.to/3WBVF8z

MISCELLANEOUS GAMES

🔴   Wooden Magnetic Fishing Game for Toddlers, Montessori Fine Motor Skills Toy for Dexterity - https://amzn.to/3AdXMYG

S&S Worldwide Jumbo Bingo Calling Cards. 5-3/4" High Cards with 1-3/4" High Numbers and Letters can be Read from 50 Feet or More - https://amzn.to/4dzQBZ9

YARD GAMES (indoor/outdoor)

🔴  Elite Sportz Ring Toss Games for Kids - Indoor Holiday Fun or Outdoor Yard Game for Adults & Family - https://amzn.to/3WW5Lmb

🔵 GoSports Ladder Toss Indoor & Outdoor Game Set with 6 Soft Rubber Bolo Balls and Travel Carrying Case - https://amzn.to/3WWlm4U

🔵 Folding Disc Toss Game Set - includes 2 Disc Targets, Bean Bags & 2 Flying Discs - https://amzn.to/3YAHRO4

🔵 SWOOC Games - Coney Island Toss - Cornhole Board Set with Carrying Case, 15+ Games - https://amzn.to/3SER3gG

🔵 Himal Outdoors Cornhole Board Set, Choose Between 4 x 2 Feet or 3 x 2 Feet Game Boards, includes 8 Corn Hole Toss Bags - https://amzn.to/3LX4Ond

🔵 EastPoint Deluxe Steel Frame Axe Throw Target Game Set - Steel Frame for Indoors and Outdoors - https://amzn.to/46FqVbo

🔵 Caliber Games TowerBall Bundle - Backyard, Lawn, Beach & Tailgate Game - Great for All Ages & Group Sizes - Includes Collapsible Tower, 8 Balls (4 Green and 4 Blue) - https://amzn.to/3SDdhzG

🔵 12 Inch Heavy Duty Spinning Prize Wheel - Carnival 10 Slots Color Tabletop Roulette Spinner of Fortune - https://amzn.to/3ymbqsh

🔵 18 inch Magnetic Dart Board Set for Kids, 2-game-in-1, Indoor Outdoor Game Dart Game with 12 Darts - https://amzn.to/4di70BO

🔵 Sport Squad Endzone Challenge 2-in-1 Football and Flying Disc Toss - Backyard Lawn Game for Indoor/Outdoor Use - Football Target Carnival Game - https://amzn.to/4fzDwRx