Drawing a Line
Here's What To Do
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Tape a piece of paper to the table and let me explore making marks with crayons.
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Make a vertical line on the paper while I watch. Ask me to make the same line next to yours.
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Keep making vertical lines for me to copy in different colors.
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(Optional) Show me how to make vertical lines in other places, like on a chalkboard with chalk, in finger paint, in wet sand, or flattened play dough.
Put PEER Into Action
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Pause:
- Set up art supplies in a space without distractions.
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Engage:
- “Look, I’m going to make a line that goes down like this. Can you make the same line next to mine?”
- Make fun sounds like “zoom” or “zip” as we draw lines.
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Encourage:
- My line might not look exactly like yours- it might be diagonal or wiggly. That’s expected as I’m first learning.
- If I’m having a hard time drawing the line, gently place your hand over mine and guide me.
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Reflect:
- Was I able to draw a vertical line? Does it seem like I need more practice with crayons first?
Not quite ready?
Let me practice scribbling freely. This will help prepare me for making lines and other shapes.
Ready for more?
Help me practice imitating a circular scribble (making continuous circles). If I can make circular scribbles, help me imitate a horizontal line, X shape, or a circle.
As your child masters this skill...
They will be able to draw a vertical line after an adult demonstrates what to do.