Preview draft. Activities have not been tested with caregivers.
A little plan for play
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One full sheet of paper and one large child-appropriate crayon.
Age: 3–5 years; choose for the individual child.
Stay with the child throughout. Check the space and supplies, including anything within reach of younger siblings. Skip any activity that is unsuitable. Stop if a child puts non-food material in their mouth or becomes distressed. Use intact books, full sheets of paper, a large child-appropriate crayon and a clean, dry towel. Follow product labels; remove torn paper and keep broken crayons and caps away from children. Adult handles and stores supplies.
Set up: Place paper on a stable table; check the crayon is intact and suitable.
Adult's role: Remain beside the child and manage materials.
Let's make it happen
- Adult draws one broad curved line.
- Invite the child to follow it with a finger or crayon.
- Let the child make a line for the adult to follow.
Make it simpler: Use a short straight line and a finger.
Clean up: Adult collects and stores supplies.