Kwik Stix No-Mess Tempera Paint Sticks | 24 Assorted Colors
Bring vibrant, mess-free creativity into your early childhood classroom with the Kwik Stix No-Mess Tempera Paint Sticks – 24 Assorted Colors. Specially designed for young artists ages 3 and up, these innovative paint sticks offer the bold color and texture of traditional tempera paint without the need for water, brushes, or clean-up. Simply twist up and glide the paint directly onto paper, cardboard, wood, and other surfaces—perfect for quick, engaging art sessions in busy classrooms.
Ideal for early educators, this set includes 24 rich, fast-drying colors, categorized into 12 Classic hues, 6 bright Neons, and 6 shimmery Metalix. The smooth, solid formula dries in just 90 seconds, allowing students to create and handle their artwork almost immediately. Whether you're leading a group art activity or supporting independent exploration, Kwik Stix make it easy to incorporate expressive art into the daily routine.
Each stick is non-toxic and sized perfectly for small hands, promoting fine motor skill development while encouraging creativity and color recognition. With minimal prep and virtually no mess, this all-in-one paint solution is a classroom favorite. Add this versatile set to your art center and make creativity clean, easy, and accessible for every child.
- Mess-Free, No-Prep Painting: Kwik Stix paint sticks require no water, brushes, or cleanup—just twist and paint for instant creativity in busy early childhood classrooms.
- Fast-Drying, Vibrant Colors: Includes 24 assorted colors—12 Classic, 6 Neon, and 6 Metalix—that glide smoothly and dry in just 90 seconds, minimizing smudges and wait time.
- Designed for Little Hands: Each stick is non-toxic and perfectly sized for young children ages 3+, supporting independent use and building fine motor skills.
- Versatile Application: Works on paper, cardboard, wood, and more—making it ideal for group activities, individual projects, or open-ended art exploration.
- Perfect for Classrooms: A favorite among early educators, this colorful set promotes creativity, color recognition, and artistic expression with minimal mess and maximum fun.
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