Skill· 22mo–2y· 3 min

Salty Colors Tracing

Parent helps child create a textured salt drawing with glue, then trace the lines with colorful paint using their finger. The agent coaches the parent to observe fine motor control, wrist and shoulder movement patterns, and creative line tracing — building pre-writing skills through sensory-rich art.

Free to do together whenever you like.

What you'll need

Workspace with paper secured (tape corners down). Materials within reach: glue, salt in shallow container, washable paints in small cups. Have wipes or damp cloth nearby for cleanup. Child should be able to move arms freely.

How it works

The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.

What this develops

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