
Back to session planningHandwriting readiness
Free Drawing
Ages 2–9 15 minutes Easy |
Materials | | 1. Paper | | | 2. Markers, colored pencils, or paint |
Preparation: Prepare a comfortable work surface and let the child choose the drawing materials. How to Play | | 1. Give the child paper and drawing materials. | | | 2. Invite them to draw anything they wish. | | | 3. Sit beside them and draw too, without directing their work. | | | 4. At the end, invite them to talk about the drawing if they would like to. |
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Materials
Check off each material as you gather it · Select an item to enlarge it · 0/2
Preparation
Prepare a comfortable work surface and let the child choose the drawing materials.
How to Play
Check off each step as you go · Select an illustration to enlarge it or a word to highlight it · 0/4
Make It Easier
No adaptation is required because this is naturally an open-ended activity.
Make It More Challenging
Ask the child to tell you about the drawing to support language and storytelling.
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