The other common paint to use for kids is called tempera paint. “Tempera is a fast-drying opaque paint that can be used on paper, wood, cardboard and projects like papier-mâché,” according to Markham. “It’s important to remember that you cannot layer tempera like an acrylic painting, because even when dry the paint is reactivated when new paint or water is added.” A product's "Manufacturer's Age" range on Toysrus.ca & Babiesrus.ca is provided by the product's manufacturer. This suggested age range may be based on what age range the manufacturer recommends will like the product best, or what age range is appropriate based on safety information and restrictions.

Whether your child is a budding artist with a talent for creating life-like scenes or a beginner who enjoys experimenting with different colors, painting is a great activity to help children use their creativity. In addition to learning about colors and techniques, painting has many additional benefits for children. Regardless of whether you have a mini Picasso or a finger-painting fanatic, you’ll want to make sure you are providing them with a variety of colors to use. This way, children can more freely explore their creativity by learning about how different colors mix together or how they complement one another. Some sets come with as many as 18 unique colors, while other brands only include 12 unique colors. The Colorations Simply Washable Tempera Paint, 6 ct only comes with six unique colors. Toysrus.ca & Babiesrus.ca base "Our Suggested Age" ranges on these manufacturer recommendations, as well as considering which ages will enjoy the product. Such factors as a child's developmental skill set and toy popularity help determine the enjoyment levels of a product. Painting is also a great way for children to learn about their senses. The feel of dipping the paintbrush in the paint and spreading it across the paper, the smell of the paint and the vibrancy of the colors all help children use their senses. This can teach children more about the world around them, such as the principle of cause and effect. For example, they can learn what happens when you mix certain colors together — or what happens when you touch paint before it has dried. span itemprop="author" itemtype="https://schema.org/Person" itemscope>Mom0f1 fromspan itemprop="name">DecentFun lasted for about a minute. My little wasn't really interested but the toy itself is decent. Easy to clean