Draw With Me

What you need

• two chunky crayons
• a sheet of paper

How to do it

1. Sit side by side with one sheet of paper between you.
2. Each take a crayon.
3. Draw a simple mark, like a line, while they watch.
4. Let them draw next to yours, whatever they make.

Why it matters

Drawing alongside you shows them what a crayon can do, and they'll often try the same mark just from watching.

What they're learning

Copying

Watching you draw gives them a mark to try.

Holding a crayon

Every go is grip practice.

Drawing together

A shared page is more fun.

What to look for

Watch for them looking at your mark and then at their own.

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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