Recommend for:
Cognitive,
Fine Motor,
Toddler,
Preschooler,
Categories:
Sensory,Art and Craft
Summary:
Crayons are an excellent material for early drawing experiences. For this activity you’ll need non-toxic crayons (we suggest crayons from the My First Crayola range) and paper.
- Thick crayons are more suitable for little hands (check out My First Crayola’s Jumbo Crayons).
- It’s worth paying a little extra for good quality crayons, as they avoid the frustration of having to press down hard to draw.
- You can take the labels off, allowing your baby to experiment drawing with the side of the crayon.
- Experiment with colour. Use different coloured paper as well as a range of crayon colours.
- Introduce crayons into other creative and play activities.
- Encourage your baby to draw on a sheet of paper with a white crayon or candle. Once finished, brush Crayola's Washable Kids Paint over the top. The waxy lines from the crayons resist the paint and show up clearly.
Craft activity sponsored by My First Crayola