Painting tools

Brushes and palettes.

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About this lesson

Art lessons build visual skills such as lines, shapes and texture for drawing and painting. In this Life & Arts lesson, children flip cards to match each question with its answer.

The lesson has 3 key facts, an interactive activity and a 4-question quiz. Each quiz attempt is scored, and up to three stars can be earned.

When to use this lesson

How to practise at home

  1. Play the activity together: flip cards to match each question with its answer.
  2. Ask your child to explain one key fact in their own words.
  3. Take the quiz and try again until you earn three stars.

Practice questions

Show the 4 practice questions and answers
  1. We paint on… Answer: paper or canvas
  2. Watercolours need… Answer: water
  3. We clean brushes with… Answer: water
  4. We mix paint on a… Answer: palette

Frequently asked questions

What will my child learn in “Painting tools”?

The lesson covers these key facts: We mix paint on a… palette. We clean brushes with… water. Watercolours need… water.

Which grade is “Painting tools” for?

It is written for Grade 1 pupils studying Life & Arts. Related lessons on art are listed at the bottom of this page.

How can I help my child practise “Painting tools” at home?

Play the activity together, so your child can flip cards to match each question with its answer. Then ask your child to explain one key fact in their own words and try the 4-question quiz. The quiz awards up to three stars.

Can this lesson be used in class?

Yes. The activity works well on a whiteboard as a starter, and the quiz is a quick check of understanding at the end of the lesson.

Do I need an account to use this lesson?

No. There is no sign-up. Stars and progress are saved in the browser on the device you use.

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