Drawing and painting start the first time children spill their food on their high chair trays. They will put their fingers in it and begin rearranging the shapes. They may also take a finger and trace a path through the blob of food. Later on if children are given magic makers, chubby crayons, chalk or paint and brushes, they will gradually and naturally take themselves through the scribble-line drawing sequence until they discover the big head figure we all know. There are many clear stages in children's art. Your child may go through all of them. They will certainly go through most of them. Don' t rush them. Let them discover these stages for themselves. As parents and teachers we need to show interest in their creations. Encouragement and praise help to foster creativity. If children's work is valued they will gain confidence and pleasure from painting and drawing. They will discover and develop different ways to be creative and expressive through their art.
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 By Tyler 2010 The lateral and vertical scribble is characterised by marks that are made backwards and forwards across the page. 
By Jack Young 2010 The emerging oval scribble is characterised by circles that are beginning to form in the scribble. More and more circles and ovals begin to appear in children's artwork.
By Kate 2010 The closed hairpin is characterised by an °A" shape of the figure. The body has formed and is beginning to have volume. Arm and leg positioning continues to becomes more accurate. There are other extras such as hair and fingers
By Vinita 2010 A complex piece of work is characterised by the inclusion of a variety of symbols that reflects a child's experiences and observations. Children begin to add symbols such as houses, cars, flowers etc to show their growing understanding ofwhat they know and what is important to them. |
By Madison 2010 Random Scribble is characterised by strokes in various directions. The child can lift the brush from the paper and moves it in different ways, enjoying the movement and the exploration of the paint or crayon. 
By Emma 2010 Patch painting is characterized by blocks/patches of colours all over the page. These colours usually do not overlap. Patch Painting can occur through all stages of a child's art experience.
By Kate 2010 The detailed figure is characterised by a body with accurate positioning of arms, legs and facial features. Children now add ears, hair, fingers and toes
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By Vinita 2010 The circles and radial stage is characterised by circles with numerous strokes joining or coming out of the circle.
By Gemma 2010 The Big Head Figure is characterised by a circular or oval face. Children are becoming aware of facial features. Arms and legs come directly from the head. Children find delight in describing their drawings to others "That's my mum, my dad, or my dog". In this stage children show a growing understanding of the human form
By Lucy 2010 The Decorative figure is characterised by the elaborate decoration displayed on the body such as ribbons in the hair, cheeks, colours on the clothing
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