The thought of paint normally triggers two responses in us as parents – mess and kids having hours of colourful creative fun. While it is essential to invest in an apron for your child to wear and to find a plastic easy-wipe surface to work on, painting is a must.
HERE’S WHY IT DEVELOPS:
• Messy play educates the sense of touch, which underlies most of the activities your child does. When she dresses, her skin needs to learn to tolerate different textures. When she eats, she needs to be able to register that she
