Skill· 4y–5y· 3 min
Shape Bus Drawing
Parent guides child in drawing and cutting out a bus made from shapes (square and circles) to stimulate fine motor control, shape copying, and pre-writing skills. The agent coaches the parent to observe the child's ability to draw shapes independently, use scissors with control, and engage in collaborative creative play.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Table or flat workspace with cardstock paper, crayons, and child-safe scissors. Parent and child seated comfortably side-by-side or facing each other. Ensure adequate lighting.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- 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
- MilestoneUses child scissorsBody· 2.9y–5y· core
- MilestoneCuts materials with scissorsBody· 4y–5y· core· Step 3
- MilestoneCopy a squareBody· 4.2y–5y· core
- MilestoneCuts roughly along a straight lineBody· 3.5y–5y· stretch· Step 3
Visual example
Coming soon