Just a scribble? Why your toddler’s early marks are important and three ways to encourage them
Your toddler might be eager to draw, or be more interested in making lines and circles with their finger or a stick in soap, food or mud. When you’re given a piece of paper with their various colourful lines and squiggles you might find it hard to be enthusiastic – but these early marks are an important step towards writing and drawing.
Why are first marks important?