Skill· 2y–3y· 3 min
Drawing Snails
Parent guides child in drawing snail shells with circular, spiral motions using crayons and paper. The agent coaches the parent to observe fine motor control, hand strength, and emerging drawing patterns — building foundational skills for writing and creative expression.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Parent and child sitting together at a table or on the floor with paper and crayons within reach. Surface should be stable for drawing. Have multiple crayon colors available.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneProduces controlled varied strokesBody· 2y–3y· core· Steps 2, 3
- MilestoneCopies a circleBody· 2.2y–4.2y· stretch· Step 2
- MilestoneUses mark-making toolsBody· 22mo–2.8y· core· Steps 2, 3
- MilestoneUses finger-thumb pencil graspBody· 2.8y–4y· stretch· Step 1
- MilestoneStays focused during activityMind· 2.5y–3y· core· Step 4
- MilestoneFollows two spoken directionsMind· 16mo–2.3y· core· Step 1
- MilestoneFollows linked routine actionsMind· 18mo–2.3y· core· Step 1
- MilestoneNames coloursMind· 2.8y–3y· stretch· Step 4
- MilestoneIdentifies coloursMind· 2.5y–4y· stretch· Step 4
Visual example
Coming soon