GET READY TO PAINT – Setting up Washable Tempera Paint Kits

A process for organizing paints for easy distribution and storage.

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GET READY TO PAINT – Setting up Washable Tempera Paint Kits

Supplies:

  • Crayola® Washable Paint - 2 bottles of each colour (red, yellow, blue, green, black, white)
  • Crayola Paint Brushes - 8 packages
  • Plastic Spoons - 30
  • Small Plastic Baskets - 5
  • Small Plastic water containers - 1 per student
  • Plastic Containers with Lids - 30
  • Paper Towels or Reusable Cloths
 

Steps:

1
Step 1

Pour the paint into a container and snap the lid tight.

2
Step 2

Place one container of each colour into the basket.

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Step 3

Place 6 plastic spoons into each paint kit.

4
Step 4

Stack the kits for easy storage.

5
Step 5

Prior to the painting lesson place 6 pieces of paper towel or reusable cloth in each basket.

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Step 6

Place 6 paper plate palettes in each basket.

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Step 7

Place 6 water containers in each basket.

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Step 8

Demonstrate how to use the spoon to take a small amount of paint.
A little goes a long way!

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Step 9

Demonstrate how to clean the brush.

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Step 10

Demonstrate how to dry the brush before changing colour.

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