Milestoneunknown· 2.5y–3y

Can the child draw a line or shape...

Can the child draw a line or shape on paper with a pen or crayon, or in the dirt with a stick?

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What the research says

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Normative evidence

1 source back this milestone. The bars below show the age range each source covers.

This milestone2.5y–3yCREDI0mo–3y012243648607284months
Milestone windowNormative study
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What mastery looks like

Not yet

Cannot yet can the child draw a line or shape on paper with a pen or crayon, or in the dirt with a stick?

  • No observable behavior matching this item
Emerging

Beginning to show can the child draw a line or shape on paper with a pen or crayon, or in the dirt with a stick? with direct support

  • Requires prompting or physical assistance
Developing

Demonstrates can the child draw a line or shape on paper with a pen or crayon, or in the dirt with a stick? inconsistently

  • Performs with mild support
  • Inconsistent across contexts
Secure

Consistently passes item across contexts

  • Reliably demonstrates without prompting
Reflexive

Masters item; demonstrates generalization

  • Applies skill spontaneously in novel situations

Activities for this (1)

physical2.2y–3.5y

Draw and Build

Parent sets up fine-motor challenges covering early mark-making, drawing shapes, pencil grip, stacking small objects, tool use, and wrist rotation: drawing lines and circles, copying shapes, stacking blocks, unscrewing lids, using utensils, threading, turning handles, and pencil grip. Covers twelve fine-motor and manipulation milestones at 28-40mo.

Formal assessments

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