This document discusses the materials and activities needed for an early childhood art station. It recommends including various painting, collage, drawing, and 3D materials. The teacher's role is to provide at least an hour of free exploration in the art area daily and encourage self-expression through open-ended projects using different media. Access to art helps young children develop fine motor skills, self-expression, creative thinking, and an understanding that materials can be manipulated for representation. Milestones include using imagination to create original works and representing ideas through pretend play and drawings.