Thinking about resources

Resource  Use  Health and Safety  Storage  Cost 
Acrylic paint (10 bottles)  Only pour out small amounts so that there is less wasted  Ensure children are wearing a painting apron to protect clothing and ensure that no one is putting paint near mouth  Should be kept upright – no spillages in cupboard  £28.99 
Paint brushes (5 packs of 6 brushes)  Use for paint only, not glue  Ensure all brushes are cleaned properly after use, children should not put brush in mouth  Store in cupboard when clean and dry  £12.30 
Painting paper (500 sheets)  For painting and other art lessons  N/A  Some could be accessible in the classroom for when children want to do art, the rest in the store cupboard  £18.79 
Glue sticks (pack of 30)  For any arts or crafts activity in the classroom  Avoid contact with skin or near the mouth or eyes  Can be kept in tray or cupboard for child use  £19.23 
Tissue paper  To explore the different effects that can be made with tissue paper  N/A  Store flat in a box so it doesn’t get crumpled before use  £4.59 
Coloured card  For doing craft, maybe making cards for special occasions  N/A  Store flat in store cupboard  £9.87 
Coloured pencils (6 packs)  General classroom use, if they want to add colour to anything  Don’t put in mouth, be careful with sharp pencils  Have a pack of pencils per table group and some spare in store cupboard  £17.94 
Crayons (6 packs)  For trying out new techniques when colouring  Don’t put in mouth  Keep in packs or distribute into trays  £25.14 
Paint palette (pack of 24)  For each child to have when painting so they can see the girls they are using and how much they need  Use for paint only, not glue  Ensure palettes are clean and dry before stacking away  £13.41 
Chalk (6 packs)  Trying out new techniques and colours  Don’t put in mouth  Store in packs so colours don’t transfer onto other material  £18.54 

 

Total spent: £168.80 

 

 

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