Why is Painting an essential component of kids Arts & Crafts curriculum?
• Targets NAEYC Curriculum Content Area for Cognitive Development in Creative Expression and Appreciation for the Arts • Ideal for encouraging and cultivating children’s creativity • Perfect for practicing fine motor skills • Great for teaching kids about tertiary colors • Provides children with varied opportunities to develop and widen their artistic skills We have paint brush sets and art supplies to help you get the most out of your paints! We carry 2 different varieties of paints: TEMPERA and ACRYLIC. Although they both glow very brightly when exposed to UV blacklight, there are a few key differences to note. Tempera paints when dry are porous to the touch. They dry leaving an open and rough texture. If you were to touch them with damp fingers or washcloth, the paints would streak and smear once saturated. Acrylic paints on the other hand dry smooth and hard. They will dry with a glassy nonporous texture and are even washable! Choose these paints if you desire a more ‘permanent’ so
