As soon as a child can hold a pen, crayon or brush they will start making random marks, dots and lines on any surface: on floors, walls and even your fridge if you don't keep an eye out!

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They have no or very little concern for the appearance of the drawing/ scribble. It is purely imaginative and kinaesthetic, which means they do it because it gives them the ability to move their arms around freely.

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Some children may start naming their drawings, "this is a crocodile" or "this is a dog." You will realize that they are beginning to think in terms of pictures but their skillset to draw the pictures are not there yet.