Updated: Nov 23, 2021
Physical Development - Moving and Handling (30-50 months):
Draws lines and circles using gross motor movements.
(40-60+ months):
Begins to use anticlockwise movement and retrace vertical lines.
What you need:
Toy Doll
This is a great way to practise the pre-writing shapes through play.
I showed Benji how to hold the baby as he fed her. Then we talked about burping babies and I modelled how to do it by patting the baby gently.
The I showed him how to rub the babies back.
Pre-writing Shapes - Encourage your child to rub the babies back from top to bottom or in circles. This will help children to practise the pre-writing shapes. Children need to be able to form these strokes as a precursor to writing letters and numbers.
If you have a go at this activity and share any photos on social media I would love to see them. Please tag @miniwritersclub and let me know how you get on.
Anna