Core Skills Analysis
Mark Making
- The 1-year-old student is exploring cause and effect by realizing that their movements create marks on the box.
- Through this activity, the student is developing hand-eye coordination as they try to control the marks they make.
- The child is demonstrating early creativity and imagination by engaging in mark-making on a non-traditional surface.
- This activity encourages sensory exploration as the child feels the different textures and pressures required to make marks on the box.
Tips
Encourage the 1-year-old to explore mark-making using various tools like different-sized brushes or sponges for different textures. Try incorporating different colors or mixtures of materials to expand their sensory experience. Provide opportunities for the child to make marks on different surfaces such as paper, cardboard, or even outdoors using chalk on pavement to enhance their creative exploration.
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