Tempera Paint - Premium: Orange
Made by Nienhuis Montessori · shipped by Heutink International (Netherlands) About the maker
Premium tempera paint in orange, 500 ml, from the range mixed to the colours of the Montessori materials. Orange is a secondary colour, which makes it the useful one to own alongside red and yellow: a child who has just made orange by mixing can hold the result against the bottle and see how close they came. Confirmation like that is worth more than being told. Water based, strong colour, good adhesion. The other colours are separate items.
“The greatest sign of success for a teacher is to be able to say, 'The children are now working as if I did not exist.'”
The Premium Orange Tempera Paint serves as a fundamental tool for creative expression within the prepared environment, offering children aged 3-6 a direct means to translate their inner vision into visible form.
- Develops hand strength and control through squeezing motions
- Refines pressure regulation and fine motor coordination
- Explores color theory through mixing and observation
- Builds concentration through sustained artistic activity
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The vibrant orange pigment captures attention and invites exploration, while the easy-squeeze bottle with flip-top cap transforms paint dispensing into an exercise in hand control and pressure regulation. In Montessori classrooms, tempera paint addresses the young child's profound need to leave their mark on the world, to see their thoughts and feelings take shape through color and movement. The washable formula respects both the child's freedom to experiment and the practical needs of maintaining a beautiful classroom. This particular orange shade introduces color mixing possibilities when combined with other primary colors, allowing children to discover secondary colors through their own experimentation. The squeeze bottle design eliminates the need for adult assistance in paint distribution, honoring the child's drive toward independence while simultaneously strengthening the small muscles of the hand essential for later writing.
How to present it
Follow the Montessori method of presentation for optimal child development.
Place paint bottle, water jar, brushes, and paper on a tray. Provide a smock and table covering. Ensure sponge and towel are accessible for cleanup.
- 1
Demonstrate opening the flip-top cap with a precise pinch
Show the child how to hold the bottle upright to prevent spills - 2
Squeeze a small amount of paint onto the palette or paper
Start with penny-sized amounts to teach conservation - 3
Close the cap firmly after each use
Make the 'click' sound audible to confirm closure - 4
Apply paint with chosen tool (brush, sponge, or fingers)
Observe the child's grip and offer gentle guidance if needed - 5
Clean brush in water between colors
Show how orange changes the water color
Every Child Is a Little Creator
Heritage
Since 1929
In classrooms
Around the world
European brands
Nienhuis, GAM, Educo
Tempera Paint - Premium: Orange
