Where is my "regular" brush tool?

Please HELP!!! I am a an amatuer at best and really need help !!! I need the regular, simple to use "brush" tool icon to come back! the only thing in the panel is the smart brush tool and for the life of me I can't figure it out!!!i just need the regular brush tool back to make polka dots for my daughters' bday invtations..PLEASE HELP!

The paint brush tool (regular brush tool) is either just above or to
the left of the smart brush tool (the brush with a gear).
Click and hold on any of the tools in the toolbox to see the nested tools (hidden tools)
Location of the tools in the toolbox:
http://help.adobe.com/en_US/photoshopelements/using/WSae2ea3b149d0c3591ae939f103860b3d59-7 e2a_WIN.html
MTSTUNER

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