Skill· 3.7y–4.8y· 3 min
Draw and Write
Parent observes early writing milestones: drawing a square without a model, copying a triangle, copying capital letters, and printing first name. Covers four fine-motor and early literacy milestones at 46-56mo.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Paper on table, pencil ready. Parent draws models on a separate piece of paper when needed.
How it works
The 2-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneCopies letters from a modelMind· 3y–5y· core
- MilestoneUnderstands that they can use lines to enclose a space, and then begin to use these shapes to represent objects.Mind· 2.5y–4.2y· core· Steps 1, 2
- MilestoneWrites name-related lettersMind· 3.3y–5y· core
- MilestoneForms recognisable letters independentlyMind· 3.3y–5y· core· Step 4
- MilestoneProduces recognizable pencil writingMind· 4y–4.5y· core· Steps 3, 4
Visual example
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