Art, Craft & Design Supplies For Schools

At Springboard we have a huge range of art, craft and design resources, incorporating a range of different ideas and disciplines that can be used to really engage pupils in primary schools, nurseries, and early years establishments.

For over 20 years our family-run team has been supplying teachers, primary schools, nurseries and day care businesses with educational resources, such as school art supplies, to support the development of children in early years. 

More than just school art supplies

In early years and the foundations of formal education, visual learning is an important tool. It’s how children begin to understand the world around them, and how they first start to identify words. Visual learning helps children to grasp concepts as they imagine them in their own minds. Even as adults some things are much better understood visually, so this early years art and craft is a core learning moment. That’s why our art and craft resources for schools and early years settings are so important, and that’s why we provide materials that matter.

Visual art and design help to foster visual creativity and expression, which is vital to children’s personal development. Creative subjects give students the tools to look at the world in different ways, communicate their thoughts and feelings and foster essential transferable skills in learning other subjects.

The beginning of providing materials that matter

We started from humble beginnings with Marie, a frustrated home economics teacher in Oldham, who simply dreamed of creating multicoloured scarves with her classes but the budget simply wouldn’t stretch. She uncovered a deep need for resources that teachers actually want, not what suppliers think they need. So began Springboard Supplies, to bring to you quality and affordable resources and supplies, including art and craft supplies for schools, for a range of age ranges.

Children are at the heart of what we do. That’s why we provide materials that matter, developed with care and real industry experience for you and the children in mind. And Marie, the frustrated home economics teacher? That was our grandmother. Understanding what art and craft resources and supplies are needed in early years and beyond is in our family.

As a family-run business, we constantly listen to the feedback of parents and teachers to grow our range of educational, art and craft supplies for schools to answer the needs of every child from the beginning of their education journey.

Your Springboard of early years art & craft resources

We have early years art and craft resources and activities related to animals, people, nature and the seasons which can help pupils to express themselves and their creativity in art, craft and design at all age and ability levels.

If you are looking for collage resources or display supplies then our selection of nursery, preschool and primary resources can come in handy. From backing fabrics and borders, to sequins, gems and craft sticks, you can literally go wild with Springboard Supplies.

School art supplies

We have early years art and craft resources and supplies to help children learn about the world and themselves visually. Starting with the all important play aprons and craft basics such as sequins and colouring pencils, all the way to mixed media packs for a splash of creativity and instant snow and decopatch letterboxes for really igniting the festive imaginations of students.

All of our products are designed with growth and development in mind, allowing children to transition from simple educational tools to more complex ones as they grow. We deliver up and down the whole of the UK. Orders must be placed before 1pm for next day delivery. If you have any questions about our products or can’t find the thing you’re looking for send us a message. A member of our team will be happy to assist you in any way they can.

We’re your Springboard when it comes to art and craft supplies at school, you can find inspiration for your classes in our blog, and discover all of the school art supplies you need to inspire and excite your students about art below.