Colour the Big Circle

What you need

• a sheet of paper with a big circle drawn on it
• a chunky crayon

How to do it

1. Draw one big circle on a sheet of paper.
2. Give them a chunky crayon.
3. Let them colour it in, in, around or outside, however it goes.
4. Draw another circle if they want more.

Why it matters

A big shape gives their scribbles somewhere to aim, and colouring inside it is a bit more control than a free scribble.

What they're learning

Aiming

A shape to fill gives their scribble a target.

Control

Keeping marks mostly in one place.

Colouring

Filling a space is a new kind of mark.

What to look for

Watch for them slowing down near the edge of the circle.

A tip

Let them hold it however it sits in their hand; there's no need to fix their grip at this age. Stay with them, and put the crayons away afterwards.

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