Birdhouse painting supplies for four kids

Who this list is for

This checklist is for adults setting up a birdhouse painting activity for four children. It’s ideal for a supervised craft afternoon, birthday party, or camp project where each child will decorate a prebuilt wooden birdhouse. The list is designed to minimize mess and keep the process organized.

How to use this list

Lay out a disposable tablecloth to protect your workspace. Arrange four unfinished wooden birdhouses, one for each child. Set out the outdoor acrylic paint set, with paint palettes and water cups nearby. Each child should have a washable apron, a flat paintbrush, and a detail brush. Use painter’s tape to help kids mask off areas for neat lines. Pencils can be used for sketching designs. After painting, let the birdhouses dry, then help each child apply a water-based outdoor sealer with a foam brush.

What to skip

Avoid using indoor-only paints; they won’t last outside. Skip oil-based sealers, which are harder to clean up and less kid-friendly. Don’t forget aprons—paint stains are tough to remove from clothing. Don’t use permanent markers on the birdhouses, as they can bleed under sealant.

What is on this list

Included are four unfinished wooden birdhouses, an outdoor acrylic paint set, eight flat paintbrushes, four detail brushes, four paint palettes, four water cups, washable aprons, a disposable tablecloth, painter’s tape, four pencils, a roll of paper towels, one bottle of water-based outdoor sealer, four foam brushes for sealing, and four name stickers. Mark off what you already have to avoid overbuying.

After the activity

Let each birdhouse cure according to the paint and sealer instructions before placing outside. Clean brushes and palettes promptly. Gather and dispose of the tablecloth and paper towels. Return unused supplies to storage. Make sure each birdhouse has a name sticker so kids can easily identify their work.