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Big road marks
24–35 months · mark making · story
Large paper; Tape; Oversized non-toxic crayons
Draw one broad line across the paper.
Add one simple place beside it.
Walk a finger along the road and tell its story.
Use intact age-rated crayons. Keep them out of mouths and remove broken pieces.
An adult stays alongside, follows the person's lead and stops when they have had enough.
Large paper · Oversized non-toxic crayons · Tape
Tape the paper to a low table or floor.
Try saying: Where does the road go?
Finish: Choose your favourite part of the road.
An adult stays alongside. Use intact age-rated crayons, keep them out of mouths and remove broken pieces.
Make it simpler: Make one mark.
Take it further: Name a destination.
A chance to practise mark making, story. This invitation is an editorial adaptation of the guidance below. It is not a test or a promise about development.
