My child drew a circle / Activity Analysis

Art

• The child has learned the concept of shapes by drawing a circle.
• The child has developed fine motor skills by using a pencil or crayon to draw the circle.
• The child has practiced hand-eye coordination by trying to make the circle as round as possible.
• The child has explored creativity by deciding where to place the circle on the paper.

For continued development, encourage the child to experiment with different sizes and colors of circles. They can also try incorporating circles into their drawings of objects or animals. Provide a variety of materials such as markers, paints, and collage materials for the child to explore different ways of creating circles.

Book Recommendations

• Shape by Shape by Suse MacDonald: This interactive board book introduces various shapes, including circles, through die-cut pages.
• My Very First Book of Shapes by Eric Carle: This colorful book helps toddlers learn about different shapes, including circles, through vibrant illustrations.
• Perfect Square by Michael Hall: This imaginative picture book explores the concept of transformation using squares, but it can inspire children to think creatively about shapes like circles as well.