All of our children enjoy drawing, especially with easy-to-manipulate markers. Most of them are already gripping the marker and making marks in purposeful ways. While they do this, we usually we move from child to child and observe quietly. After a time we may ask them to tell us about a symbol that we recognize or the story behind the drawing. Here, JM was clearly was drawing people. Early writing usually begins with scribbles and then moves to mandalas (circles) and from there to more complex marks. Drawing images is a way to successfully communicate with others your ideas without having to write letters, and we celebrate their symbolic drawing. Though it can be messy, its a good idea to frequently offer writing utensils and paper to small children - you may be surprised at the results if the materials are out on a regular basis!
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