2.8y–3.8y5 minArtFree playDevelopmental play
Say What Your Mark Means
Your child makes marks on paper, then shares what one of the marks means to them.
What you'll need
Essentials
- paper
- chunky crayon
Movement level: low
What you'll do
The 4-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
What it practices
Where it comes from
- Source
- Development Matters in the EYFS (DfE, 2012)
- Original guidance
- “Listen and support what children tell you about the marks they make.”
- License
- Open Government Licence v3.0
- Attribution
- © Crown Copyright 2012 (Development Matters in the EYFS, DfE)