The arts and crafts area should be a place where it's okay to be messy. Children will be working on their fine motor skills when painting or coloring and need know that spilling paint or water is not the end of the world. Art is another healthy way for children to express their feelings; it provides a completely fluid form of play where a child has complete control over what they create with the supplies at their disposal. This area should include tables, chairs, activity desks, easels and art supplies. These provide children with hours of various artistic outlets for their thoughts and energy.