Stenciling for Kids, Teachers and Parents

This video was made to teach young children about the art of stenciling. Instructions included at the end for making your own small stenciling project.
Supplies needed:
- an assortment of stencils (available on Amazon)
- small sponge brushes
- poster or tempera paint
- small square of wood, or cardboard or cardstock, with two holes cut in it
- twine, yarn, or wire
Key Moments:
0:00 Introduction to stenciling for kids
0:16 Definition and use of a stencil
0:47 History of stenciling dating back centuries
1:42 Board & Brush
4:43 Make your own stenciling project.
6:25 To add color, dab the paint brush up and down on your stencil, instead of side-to- side.
6:49 If you want to use multiple colors, change your sponge brush each time to switch colors.
7:15 After you have completely filled your image with paint, carefully remove the stencil and tape from your board.
7:43 Use a wipe to clean the paint off your stencil so that other students can use it.
7:56 Enjoy your finished stencil project at home!