I got the art set for my 3 year old for Christmas. He is using the chalk for his chalkboard, the large eraser for chalkboard and dry erase board. While I was beside him, having prepared the paints in the cups and cut paper from the included roll, he spent a long while creating 5 paintings. The paints were washable and he did some finger painting with them too, but he cleaned up well with soap and water. Great set for ages 3 and up!