Item 8 · Classes 3–5
Water Colour Set
Dip • Mix • Paint • Rinse
Use the water colour set to develop creative expression, colour recognition and controlled brush movement.
Suitable For3rd – 5th Class
Duration25 – 40 minutes
Use WithActivity Wear (Item 2), drawing sheet, water cup and cloth.
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Product Overview
Purpose
Use the water colour set to develop creative expression, colour recognition and controlled brush movement.
Teacher Focus
Show the right amount of water first — too much water is the most common mistake.
What the Kit Provides
- Minimum six assorted colour cakes or tubes
- One brush in a durable printed box
- Bright, non-toxic, easily soluble colours
- Clearly labelled, closable container
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What Students Learn
Develop creative expression, colour recognition and controlled brush movement.
Creative expression and colour recognition develop.
Children explore shades, tones and colour mixing.
Fine-motor control, wrist stability and focus improve.
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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: Dip, Mix and Paint
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Wet the brush
Dip, then wipe extra water on the cup's rim.
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Pick up colour
Rub the wet brush gently on a colour cake.
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Practise strokes
Paint thin lines, thick lines, dots and waves.
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Mix a colour
Red + yellow = orange; blue + yellow = green.
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Paint a picture
Large light areas first, small details last.
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Rinse and pack
Rinse the brush; dry the box open, then close.
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Teaching Method & Classroom Activity
Suggested Teacher Prompts
What happens when you add water?
Which two colours make green?
Where will you paint first?
How did you stop colours running?
Duration & Setup
- Duration: 25 – 40 minutes
- Use With: Activity Wear (Item 2), drawing sheet, water cup and cloth.
- Group size: Whole class, small group or individual, as suited to the activity above.
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Learning Outcomes
Creative expression and colour recognition develop.
Children explore shades, tones and colour mixing.
Fine-motor control, wrist stability and focus improve.
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Product Features
- Minimum six assorted colour cakes or tubes
- One brush in a durable printed box
- Bright, non-toxic, easily soluble colours
- Clearly labelled, closable container
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Teacher Guide — Quick Reference
Quick Assessment
- Uses the right amount of water.
- Mixes two colours to make a new one.
- Cleans the brush and packs the set.
Safety and Care
- Never put the brush or colours in the mouth.
- Don't leave the brush standing in water.
- Wash hands after painting.