Drawing with a Chunky Crayon

Safety

Use only crayons labeled non-toxic with the AP (Approved Product) seal of the Art and Creative Materials Institute.
Whole and broken crayons must not fit the small parts test cylinder (1.25 in. × 2.25 in.); remove broken pieces that do.
Stay with the child during use, because young toddlers put crayons in the mouth.

1
Carry the tray to the table and sit beside the child.
2
Tape the paper to the table at the corners so it does not slide.
3
Make two or three slow strokes with the crayon to show that it leaves a mark. Do not draw a picture or a shape.
4
Offer the crayon to the child and let them make marks in their own way.
5
Watch without talking. This is the point of interest: a line appears where the crayon moves.
6
If the crayon goes to the mouth, say 'Crayons are for paper' and put it back on the paper once. If it goes to the mouth again, put the work away for today.
7
When the child stops, describe what they did: 'You made long red lines.' Do not praise the drawing or ask what it is.
8
Show the child how to put the crayon on the tray and carry the tray to the shelf.

The paper: it shows every mark the child makes, and a crayon moved off the paper leaves no mark.

One or two colors at a time lets the child see each color. Coloring books, pre-drawn outlines, and adult drawings to copy are not used.

One chunky crayon (thick stick or block), labeled non-toxic with the AP seal and too large to fit the small parts test cylinder
Plain paper about 30 × 40 cm, and masking tape
A small tray to hold the crayon and paper
A low table and chair

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Nothing — this can be a first presentation.

End of this line in the birth to 3 program.

The Head Start infant and toddler outcomes this work meets show here for school accounts.