Paint by number

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/paint-by-number

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the kit components?Pre-printed canvas with numbered sections, numbered paint tubs, and brushes
2. What is the year of introduction?1950
3. Who invented paint by number?Max S. Klein, an engineer, and Dan Robbins, a commercial artist, created paint by number in 1950.
4. How does paint by number help me feel calm?The repetitive task of filling in numbers can relax you, like meditation. It can lower stress and make you feel proud of what you finish.

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