Mark making

Art

• The 4 year old student learned about different types of lines, such as straight, curved, and zigzag, through mark making.
• They practiced fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination while using various tools, such as crayons, markers, and pencils, to create marks on paper.
• The activity encouraged creativity and self-expression as the student explored different ways of making marks and expressing themselves visually.

For continued development, encourage the student to explore mark making on different surfaces, such as sand, playdough, or an easel. Introduce them to different mark making tools, such as sponges, feathers, or cotton swabs, to further expand their creativity and artistic capabilities.

Book Recommendations

• Beautiful Oops! by Barney Saltzberg: This book encourages children to embrace mistakes and turn them into something beautiful through mark making and creativity.
• The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds: This story promotes self-expression and creativity through simple marks and dots, inspiring young children to express themselves artistically.