Half-circle stroke
This helps practice following marked strokes on a piece of paper. To realize this activity you will have to cut a piece of cardstock paper in half and trace half a circle on it. Now, ask your toddler to trace the half circle using his finger and finger paint. Then,
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What you'll need
You'll need cardstock, finger paint. This helps practice following marked strokes on a piece of paper.
How it works
- 1~30s
Alright, let's get started! The purpose of this activity is to practice following marked strokes on a piece of paper. Therefore, we'll be exercising the physical developmental area, specifically your toddler's fine motor skills. you, watch your child closely — I'd love to hear what you notice about how they responds.
Watch for: Little One scribble by moving their entire arm from the shoulder.
- 2~30s
Great, now let's try the next part. To complete this activity, you will need cardstock and finger paint. To begin, you will have to cut a piece of cardstock in half and trace half a circle on it. Tell me what your child does — any reaction counts!
Watch for: Little One only moves their wrist while scribbling.
- 3~30s
One more thing to try. Now ask your toddler to trace the half-circle using his or her finger and finger paint. Then give your child a brush and ask him or her to try and trace the drawing. During this exercise, observe your toddler traces previously marked lines with his or her finger and begin to make half-circle strokes while drawing or painting. How does your child handle this? What do you see?
Watch for: Little One draw lines on paper using their finger.