![TEXTURE INVESTIGATION – Exploring Paint and Texture](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/lessonPlans/texture-investigation-exploring-paint-and-texture/13453d3926030a5236e1df6215b97209-cover.png)
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](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/a45e97e079f70bcc9db6379dc37d633f-stepSml.png)
Pour the paint into a container and snap the lid tight.
2
![Step 2](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/ff8efdd28f9135060433235272df9e16-stepSml.png)
Place one container of each colour into the basket.
3
![Step 3](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/337efda13b2f74e460d7d4b861bc0cb5-stepSml.png)
Place 6 plastic spoons into each paint kit.
4
![Step 4](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/8d47acaf879e481ac481132cb48bdc02-stepSml.png)
Stack the kits for easy storage.
5
![Step 5](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/4f90a052764e4100d9ad979891383221-stepSml.png)
Prior to the painting lesson place 6 pieces of paper towel or reusable cloth in each basket.
6
![Step 6](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/b930c6da5d6161948b9012a159d553c9-stepSml.png)
Place 6 paper plate palettes in each basket.
7
![Step 7](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/23d2754ca23ae427d7ca4788a215ed52-stepSml.png)
Place 6 water containers in each basket.
8
![Step 8](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/8c54c01cfc7dd4558192f675b050e076-stepSml.png)
Demonstrate how to use the spoon to take a small amount of paint.
A little goes a long way!
9
![Step 9](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/5f479e49e6f2033c9be147366f6ee2c7-stepSml.png)
Demonstrate how to clean the brush.
10
![Step 10](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/b813ff5755fb903df6c9dc8d5313fd50-stepSml.png)
Demonstrate how to dry the brush before changing colour.
Subjects:
Grades:
Grade 1,
Grade 2,
Grade 3,
Grade 4,
Grade 5,
Grade 6,
Grade 7,
Grade 8