Preview draft. Activities have not been tested with caregivers.
A little plan for play
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One full sheet of paper and one large child-appropriate crayon.
Age: 3–5 years; choose for the individual child.
Stay with the child throughout. Check the space and supplies, including anything within reach of younger siblings. Skip any activity that is unsuitable. Stop if a child puts non-food material in their mouth or becomes distressed. Use intact books, full sheets of paper, a large child-appropriate crayon and a clean, dry towel. Follow product labels; remove torn paper and keep broken crayons and caps away from children. Adult handles and stores supplies.
Set up: Sit at a stable table with paper and an intact, suitable crayon.
Adult's role: Remain beside the child and manage materials.
Let's make it happen
- Choose a familiar room or imaginary place.
- Draw a few large marks for places in it.
- Invite the child to point out or describe a route between them.
Make it simpler: Adult draws two places and offers a choice of where to go.
Clean up: Adult collects and stores supplies.