What arts and crafts thing would you buy for a 2.5YO?

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And what brands would you reccommend?

Sorry I know its a daft question but I want to buy them as a christmas present for my son.

Earley Learning Centre excels in this department for this age group. Ready mixed paints, palet, brushes and paper all gvfm. Their modelling clay is also really good.

ready mixed washable paints
stickers
glue and shapes to stick on paper
a stamping set
playdoh with cutters