Graphic of globe of the earth faded out behind bold Art Makes Me Smart text in various colors. Under this text is black Around the World text in twirly font. Under this text is blue text in the same twirly font saying South Africa Supplies and Resources

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Nelson Mandela Project Supplies

Cropped picture on a white background on the side with bold 'Art Makes Me Smart' in various colors with thin black twirly font under it saying 'paint your own nelson mandela' Under in the same font but larger, the text reads 'South Africa'. Under these in thin red text is LILYANDTHISTLE.COM. In the cropped picture is A kid sitting at a brown table. On the table is a art project with red background paper and glued in the middle is a nelson mandela outline colored in with watercolor. On his shirt is a grape, a fish, a thistle and a wave. Also on the table is another non colored in nelson mandela outline on white paper, and a blue paper. Also on the table is a stack of papers, a mini south africa flag, scissors, a glue stick, a watercolor palette, and a globe
Watercolor Paper (Canson brand)

Watercolor Paper (Canson brand)

  • Size 9x12 inches
  • Pad of 30 sheets, 140-lb., cold-pressed watercolor paper
  • Kid-friendly and economical
  • Preferred brand by Lily & Thistle for best project outcomes
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8.5

8.5" x 11" Cardstock

  • 8.5 x 11 Cardstock Size
  • 65lb White Cardstock
  • Compatible with Inkjet or Laser Printers
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Kids watercolor paint

Kids watercolor paint

  • Watercolor paint for kids
  • Assorted colors, 8 count
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Round tipped paint brushes

Round tipped paint brushes

  • Set of 12 round-tipped paint brushes
  • Suitable for watercolor, gouache, and more
  • Short-handled brushes that are easy to hold for kids
  • Brush tip made of pure nylon hair
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Scissors

Scissors

  • Kids' Safety Scissors
  • Left- Or Right-Handed
  • Multipurpose
  • Colors may vary
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Glue Sticks

Glue Sticks

  • Elmer's giant glue sticks (pack of 3)
  • Applies purple, dries on clear
  • Safe, acid-free and non-toxic
  • Giant size makes for hours of art and school projects
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Zulu Mask Art Project Supplies

Cropped picture on a white background on the side with bold 'Art Makes Me Smart' in various colors with thin black twirly font under it saying 'paint your own zulu mask' Under in the same font but larger, the text reads 'South Africa'. Under these in thin red text is LILYANDTHISTLE.COM. In the cropped picture is A boy sitting at a brown table painting on a almond shaped mask made of black paper. On the mask are yellow and red and brown and white and green shapes with white eye lids and red lips and a brown nose forming the face. Also on the table is another mask shaped like a almond with a flat top. It has red and green and orange and yellow shapes with orange eyelids and red eyebrows and a yellow and green and orange nose and lips colored in red and orange. Also on the table is a paint palette, a jar of water, a stack of papers, and a mini Africa flag
Construction Paper

Construction Paper

  • Heavyweight 100% vat-dyed sulphite paper is perfect for any arts and crafts project
  • Durable enough to take scoring, folding and curling without cracking and tearing
  • Superior fade resistance for brighter, longer-lasting projects
  • 50-pack contains 10 classic colors
  • Acid free; Recyclable; Made in US
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Gouache Paint (Parkoo brand)

Gouache Paint (Parkoo brand)

  • Set of 24 paint tubes (36ml each)
  • Can be used after paint dries on pallette, just add water!
  • Great to use with multiple kids
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ARTEZA Gouache Paint Tubes (Alternate Option)

ARTEZA Gouache Paint Tubes (Alternate Option)

  • Great option if Parkoo brand gouache paints not available
  • 24 High Pigmented Colors of Gouache Paint (12mL each)
  • Can dry on paint palette and rewet with water to use again
  • Use with multiple kids
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Round tipped paint brushes

Round tipped paint brushes

  • Set of 12 round-tipped paint brushes
  • Suitable for watercolor, gouache, and more
  • Short-handled brushes that are easy to hold for kids
  • Brush tip made of pure nylon hair
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Crayola Markers

Crayola Markers

  • 10ct broad line markers
  • Water-based
  • Classic colors
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Scissors

Scissors

  • Kids' Safety Scissors
  • Left- Or Right-Handed
  • Multipurpose
  • Colors may vary
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Additional Supplies:

-Cup of Water

Book Resources

Here are two lists of book recommendations for kids of all ages to learn more about this country!

Four drawings of books stacked next to each other under a bold 'Art Makes Me Smart' text with letters of various colors. Under the book drawings is a black sketch text that reads 'South Africa'. Under the 'South Africa' text is a red sketched text that reads 'Picture Book List'

Click here to view our South Africa Amazon Picture Book List

Four drawings of books stacked next to each other under a bold 'Art Makes Me Smart' text with letters of various colors. Under the book drawings is a black sketch text that reads 'South Africa'. Under the 'South Africa' text is a green sketched text that reads 'Young Adult Book List'

Click here to view our South Africa Amazon Young Adult Book List

Audio Resources

Click on the recommendations below to listen to free audio resources so you can deepen your study!

"Nelson Mandela" By Kadir Nelson

"Jamala's Dress" By Niki Daly

Music & Dance Video Resources

Click on the recommendations below to watch more about the music and dance culture to deepen your study!

South African Traditional Music by U P Youth Choir

Circle of Life By Ndlovu Youth Choir

Shosholoza Remix - Drakensberg Boys Choir

African Dream - Ndlovu Youth Choir

African Dancing On the Clock

Joy Of Togetherness Dance - Masaka Kids Africana

Additional Video Lessons & Resources

Click on the recommendations below to watch and learn more about this country!

Nelson Mandela's Life Story

Nelson Mandela Facts For Kids

Our Country South Africa

10 Facts About South Africa

Kids Share Fun Facts about South Africa

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