Try non-menthol shaving cream and dry powder tempera or food coloring. Add glycerin to make the paint slick and smooth. Non toxic and washable tempera paint is the best choice of painting for young children. The colors are so bright and mix together easily so the child can discover new colors. Because the colors are vivid, children with visual limitations can more easily see the marks they make.
Liquid tempera is the easiest to use and gives the best results.
Powder tempera needs to be mixed with liquid starch and water and shouldbe done ahead of time by an adult. Tempera cakes can be used with water, like water colors. Tempera cakes are preferred over water color because the colors are more vibrant. Tempera cakes take less effort by the child to be successful. Places to Paint Standing at an easel while painting encourages a child to use whole-arm strokes and total body movement.