Tea Light Candle Decorating

Tea Light Candle Decorating is a free, NQF-aligned Art & Craft activity for ages 6 to 12. It includes a learning intention, a materials list, step-by-step instructions and framework links.

Learning intention

This experience supports children to respond to diversity with respect while expressing ideas through media.

You'll need

• Battery tea-light candles
• Acrylic or glass paints
• Fine brushes
• Glitter (optional)

How to do it

1. Each child selects a tea-light to decorate.
2. Children choose their colours and paint patterns onto the candle casing.
3. Add glitter while the paint is wet for extra sparkle.
4. Use the activity to talk about celebrations of light across different cultures and families.

Curriculum links

MTOP

• 2.2 Children and young people respond to diversity with respect
• 5.3 Children and young people collaborate with others, express ideas and make meaning using a range of digital technologies and media and communication technologies

NQS

• 1.1.2 Child-centred - Each child’s current knowledge, strengths, ideas, culture, abilities and interests are the foundation of the program.

Frequently asked questions

What NQF outcomes does Tea Light Candle Decorating support?

Tea Light Candle Decorating is mapped to MTOP 2.2, MTOP 5.3, NQS 1.1.2. Each framework link is quoted in full on this page.

What age group is Tea Light Candle Decorating for?

This activity suits ages 6–12.

What do I need for Tea Light Candle Decorating?

You will need Battery tea-light candles, Acrylic or glass paints, Fine brushes and Glitter (optional).

How long does Tea Light Candle Decorating take?

Allow about 20 min.