Handwriting readiness · Cognitive flexibility · Fine motor skills
Spinning-Top Drawing
Ages 4–9 15 minutes Easy |
Materials | | 1. Plain four-sided dreidel | | | 2. Fine marker | | | 3. Paper or whiteboard | | | 4. Colored pencils or markers |
Preparation: Draw one basic shape on each side: triangle, circle, square, and plus sign. How to Play | | 1. Spin the dreidel and wait for it to stop. | | | 2. Look at the shape facing upwards. | | | 3. Draw that shape on the page. | | | 4. Add lines and color to turn it into an original picture. | | | 5. Spin again and add another shape or begin a new picture. |
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Materials
Check off each material as you gather it · Select an item to enlarge it · 0/4
Preparation
Draw one basic shape on each side: triangle, circle, square, and plus sign.
How to Play
Check off each step as you go · Select an illustration to enlarge it or a word to highlight it · 0/5
- ⭐School readiness: Write letters or numbers on the sides instead of shapes, then identify and copy the result.
Make It Easier
Begin with only two shapes and draw alongside the child.
Make It More Challenging
Take turns adding shapes to one shared drawing.
Skills Practiced
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