This printable set of Montessori-inspired sequence cards is designed to gently support children as they move through the watercolour painting process during the Watercolour Critters activities.

Using clear visual cues and simple language, the cards help children understand the flow of the activity — from tracing and drawing, to dipping, dabbing, and painting — while maintaining a calm, child-led art experience. They are especially helpful for parents who want to support independent work, focus, and creative confidence without directing outcomes.

The cards can be printed and placed beside the work space, used one at a time, or referred to as needed. They offer structure without pressure, making them ideal for home learning, play-based art, and nature-inspired creative sessions.

This resource supports:

• Montessori-style learning at home

• Process-based art for children aged 4–9

• Fine motor development and visual sequencing

• Calm, sensory-rich creative activities

• Parents, homeschool families, and carers

Format:

• Instant digital download (PDF)

• Print-friendly

• Reusable across multiple art sessions

This is an optional companion resource for the Watercolour Critters parent booklet and workshops, and can also be used independently as a simple visual guide for children.