Skill· 3y–4y· 2 min
Story Painting
Child draws or paints a scene from a favourite story. The agent coaches the parent to observe creative interpretation, narrative understanding, and artistic expression as the child translates story to image.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Paper, crayons/paint/markers. A favourite story freshly in mind (read it first if needed). Child chooses what scene to draw.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneCreate simple representations of events, people and objects.Mind· 3.3y–5y· core
- MilestoneGives meaning to own drawings or marksMind· 2.8y–3.8y· stretch
- MilestoneIdentifies characters and eventsMind· 3.8y–4.6y· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneDescribes picture actionMind· 2.8y–3y· core· Step 3
- MilestoneAnswers questions about a storyMind· 4y–6y· core
- MilestoneTalks about own interests and ideasMind· 4y–5y· core· Step 1
- MilestoneExpresses own preferences and interests.Heart· 22mo–3y· core· Step 1
Visual example
Coming soon