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Sidewalk Writing
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3-Year-Olds聽|聽Beginning Writing
<b>Prep: None | Activity Time: 10-15 Minutes </b></p>\r\n<p>Children at this age and stage in development can copy a circle, draw and paint with large tools, thread large beads and begin to cut on a straight line. Having fun with activities that build your child鈥檚 fine motor skills will build her confidence and the ability to use her hands. This activity provides a fun way for your child to practice her emerging drawing and writing skills outside.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-9edf664cec class=cmp-text>
Prep: None | Activity Time: 10-15 Minutes聽
Children at this age and stage in development can copy a circle, draw and paint with large tools, thread large beads and begin to cut on a straight line. Having fun with activities that build your child鈥檚 fine motor skills will build her confidence and the ability to use her hands. This activity provides a fun way for your child to practice her emerging drawing and writing skills outside.
\r\n<li>Large pieces of outdoor chalk</li>\r\n<li>Sidewalk or driveway</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n"}} id=text-f1d67cb7c5 class=cmp-text>
- Large pieces of outdoor chalk
- Sidewalk or driveway
<b>Step 1: </b>Find a large area of sidewalk or driveway. </p>\r\n<p><b>Step 2: </b>Lie down on the sidewalk and have your child trace your body, or stand in the sun to make a shadow and have your child trace the outline of your shadow with the chalk. </p>\r\n<p><b>Step 3:</b> Now switch places and draw your child. Encourage your child to include details like eyes, ears, jewelry, hats.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-a160d77f91 class=cmp-text>
Step 1: Find a large area of sidewalk or driveway.聽聽
Step 2: Lie down on the sidewalk and have your child trace your body, or stand in the sun to make a shadow and have your child trace the outline of your shadow with the chalk.聽聽
Step 3: Now switch places and draw your child. Encourage your child to include details like eyes, ears, jewelry, hats.
<b>Step 1: </b>Trace your child鈥檚 outline and let her trace over it with a different color chalk. </p>\r\n<p><b>Step 2: </b>Draw and demonstrate a simple line or circle first and then let your child copy you. Using large pieces of chalk will help little fingers and hands with coordination and grasp.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-d6dc46bea9 class=cmp-text>
Step 1: Trace your child鈥檚 outline and let her trace over it with a different color chalk.聽聽
Step 2: Draw and demonstrate a simple line or circle first and then let your child copy you. Using large pieces of chalk will help little fingers and hands with coordination and grasp.
<b>Step 1:</b> After tracing and drawing body shapes, invite your child to write her name above the tracings.</p>\r\n<p><b>Step 2:</b> Draw a speech bubble above the body outlines and help your child write what each person might be saying.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-1fd79a29cb class=cmp-text>
Step 1: After tracing and drawing body shapes, invite your child to write her name above the tracings.
Step 2: Draw a speech bubble above the body outlines and help your child write what each person might be saying.