What you need for an animal craft afternoon

An animal craft afternoon needs more than paper and glue. Prepare one complete craft set per child, plus shared tools, table protection and a clear place for wet artwork to dry. For a group of 20 children, plan for at least 25 participants’ worth of paper, paint and decorating materials so late registrations and mistakes do not stop the activity. Buy drinks and snacks after checking dietary requirements, and finish sorting the materials at least one day before the event.

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What to bring

Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.

Furniture

Foldable tablesqty 6
Chairsqty 60
Reception desk
Coat rack
Storage binsqty 8
Tableclothsqty 6

Craft supplies

Children's cornersqty 30
Glue sticksqty 40
Liquid glueqty 6
Paintbrushesqty 40
Mixing palettesqty 12
Washable paintqty 12
Colored paperqty 10
Cardboard sheetsqty 100
Tissue paperqty 8
Foam sheetsqty 60
Wobbly eyesqty 300
Chenille wireqty 200
Wooden ice lolly sticksqty 250
Woolqty 10
Feathersqty 300
Pom-pomsqty 300
Animal stampsqty 12
Colored pencilsqty 40
Markersqty 40
Wascoqty 40
Hole punchesqty 6
Rulersqty 12
Apronsqty 40
Drying racksqty 6
Animal worksheetsqty 60
Name stickersqty 80

Decorations

Animal postersqty 12
Animal figuresqty 20
Animal bannersqty 4

Equipment

Kettlesqty 2
Coolersqty 3
Power stripsqty 3

Tableware

Reusable cupsqty 70
Platesqty 70
Cutlery setsqty 70
Serving plattersqty 8
Thermos flasksqty 4

Cleaning

Cleaning bucketsqty 3
Spongesqty 12
Hand broomsqty 3

Catering

Groceries
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Tea - 3 boxes
- Sugar - 1 kilo
- Milk - 6 liters
- Oat milk - 3 liters
- Still water - 8 bottles
- Sparkling water - 4 bottles
- Apple juice - 6 liters
- Orange juice - 6 liters
- Cola - 4 bottles
- Cola Zero - 4 bottles
- Lemonade syrup - 2 bottles
- Wholemeal bread - 6 loaves
- White rolls - 60 pieces
- Young cheese - 2 kilos
- Cream cheese - 4 tubs
- Chicken breast fillet - 1,5 kilo
- Hummus - 6 tubs
- Cucumber - 8 pieces
- Tomatoes - 2 kilos
- Lettuce - 4 heads
- Butter - 2 packs
- Margarine - 2 tubs
- Dog biscuits - 6 packs
- Paprika chips - 4 bags
- Plain chips - 4 bags
- Popcorn - 3 bags
- Apples - 60 pieces
- Bananas - 40 pieces
- Grapes - 4 kilos
- Mini carrots - 3 kilos
- Cucumber sticks - 2 kilos
- Yogurt dressing - 2 bottles
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Mayonnaise - 2 jars
- Napkins - 200 pieces
- Paper towels - 4 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Trash bags - 3 rolls
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles

Tips

Prepare one work tray or material set for each child, then keep 20–25% extra paper, cardboard and decorations aside for mistakes and late arrivals. Shared items such as palettes, hole punches and rulers can be placed at every table.
Allow at least two glue sticks per child for a busy craft session, with liquid glue kept for supervised use. Put glue, paint and small decorations in separate containers so children do not have to wait for one item.
For 20 children, provide at least 20 aprons and cover every table with paper before setting out the materials. Keep spare table coverings nearby because paint and liquid glue can soak through quickly.
Set aside a drying rack or clearly labelled drying area before the first activity starts. Label each child’s work with a name sticker, since wet animal crafts are easy to mix up when several tables finish together.
Buy drinks and snacks only after collecting dietary requirements, ideally at least one week before the afternoon. Chill the drinks on the day and keep a separate serving area away from paint, glue and craft tools.

Frequently asked questions

What craft supplies do I need for an animal craft afternoon?: For each child, provide paper or cardboard, colouring tools, glue and several animal-themed decorations. For 20 children, buy supplies for 25 participants and add shared tools such as paintbrushes, palettes, rulers and animal stamps.
How much craft material should I buy per child?: Plan on at least three to five sheets of paper or card per child, plus extra tissue paper, foam, wool and other decorations for layering. Add 20–25% more material than your confirmed registrations to cover mistakes and late arrivals.
When should I buy supplies for an animal craft afternoon?: Buy the main craft supplies at least one week before the event so missing items can still be replaced. Sort the materials into table sets the day before, then chill drinks and prepare snacks on the event day.
What do I need to prepare for 20 children?: Prepare 20 seats and workspaces, 20 aprons, and enough materials for at least 25 children. Include table coverings, name stickers, drying space, shared tools, drinks and snacks that match the collected dietary requirements.

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