- Hand-eye coordination
- Color recognition
- Fine motor skills development
- Creativity and imagination
- Experimentation with different shapes and lines
- Understanding of cause and effect (i.e. pressing harder on the marker creates a darker line)
Encourage the child to experiment with different types of paper and markers, such as washable markers or scented markers. Introduce new concepts such as blending colors or creating patterns. Provide prompts for the child to draw specific objects or scenes, such as a favorite animal or a family portrait. Display the child's artwork in a prominent place to encourage pride in their creations.