Item 9 · Classes 3–5
Art Colours
Colour • Shade • Blend • Express
Use the wax colour sticks to develop pressure control, shading, blending and self-expression through colour.
Suitable For3rd – 5th Class
Duration15 – 30 minutes
Use WithDrawing sheets; Water Colour Set (Item 8) for wax resist.
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Product Overview
Purpose
Use the wax colour sticks to develop pressure control, shading, blending and self-expression through colour.
Teacher Focus
Build pressure control before free colouring — the pressure ladder step matters.
What the Kit Provides
- Minimum ten wax colour sticks in assorted colours
- Each approx. 7.6 mm × 55.75 mm
- Smooth-laying, non-toxic, break-resistant wax
- Paper wrapping for a clean grip
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What Students Learn
Develop pressure control, shading and blending, and self-expression through colour.
Pressure control, wrist movement and focus develop.
Children understand light, shade and colour mixing.
Colour becomes a way to express ideas and feelings.
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How to Teach It
The complete illustrated Teacher Guide — including a full step-by-step side guide — is available as a downloadable PDF above.
Activity: Shade, Blend and Express
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Pressure ladder
Colour five boxes from lightest to darkest.
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Colour neatly
Outline first, then fill with even strokes.
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Shade
Light side near the sun, darker side away.
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Blend
Layer two colours and smooth with a tissue.
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Wax-resist magic
Paint a watery wash over a wax drawing.
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Colour my feelings
Draw today's mood in colours and explain.
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Teaching Method & Classroom Activity
Suggested Teacher Prompts
Can you press lighter or harder?
Where is the light coming from?
Which two colours will you blend?
Why did you choose these colours?
Duration & Setup
- Duration: 15 – 30 minutes
- Use With: Drawing sheets; Water Colour Set (Item 8) for wax resist.
- Group size: Whole class, small group or individual, as suited to the activity above.
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Learning Outcomes
Pressure control, wrist movement and focus develop.
Children understand light, shade and colour mixing.
Colour becomes a way to express ideas and feelings.
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Product Features
- Minimum ten wax colour sticks in assorted colours
- Each approx. 7.6 mm × 55.75 mm
- Smooth-laying, non-toxic, break-resistant wax
- Paper wrapping for a clean grip
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Teacher Guide — Quick Reference
Quick Assessment
- Controls pressure from light to dark.
- Shades to show light and dark sides.
- Explains colour choices.
Safety and Care
- Keep wrappers on for a clean grip.
- Store away from heat and direct sun.
- Do not put the colours in the mouth.