My daughter is 20 months old and i was just wondering when she would be old enough to start colouring on paper? Would she use crayons first? She doesn't put things in her mouth like she used to as much, but I think she might draw on the walls and other things too as well as the paper. Not sure.
2007-01-09 15:38:08 · 18 answers · asked by Jules 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
She can start coloring now... even as young as 12 months, if you watch carefully as they are doing it. Start with the fat, chunky crayons because she will have difficulty grasping the small, skinny ones until she has gained better fine muscle control. Otherwise, all you'll have is a frustrated toddler and a bunch of broken crayons. She'll usually start by holding the crayon with a fisted grasp, which is just like it sounds- using her whole fist to hold the crayon while she colors. Give her all kinds of paper to draw on, and specify that "we color on paper" when she is doing it. Sit with her (or be near) while she is coloring, or you will have crayons on the table, floor and anywhere else you don't want them.
2007-01-10 10:56:33 · answer #1 · answered by dolphin mama 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter started drawing when she was a little over a year old. I can't even remember what she started using first but I know that I could keep her entertained forever with pencils, crayons and paper.
The only time that she drew on the wall is when my darling brother told her that he would buy her a Happy Meal if she drew a pretty picture on the wall for mommy (jerk).
Just tell your daughter that if she draws on anything other than the paper or coloring books that you will take the crayons away and she wont get them back.
My daughter is still drawing and is allowed to draw on walls now that she gets paid for it!
2007-01-09 15:51:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I worked in daycare, I worked with the "babies"......ages 6 weeks to about 14 to 18 months. Once the babies were able to "self-feed" we would let them color. We had a special table that we would sit them down at and just let them have at the paper. Yes, you will have to be watchful to make sure that she does not eat the paper or the crayon (which is not toxic, and not a huge deal) or that she colors on things that she is not supposed to. This might be an activity that you can do together.
All three of my children were "coloring" by the time they were about 9 months old. There are very important skills that the kids are picking up on even at this early stage. When my daughter was in Pre-school, you would not believe the number of kids that had never held a crayon/marker/pen/pencil..... and even fewer had ever used scissors. These are very important skills, that help lead to other important skills. We need to teach our children how to do them and how to do them safely.
BTW.....Invest in lots of those Mr. Clean Magic Erasers now. Sooner or later your daughter will color on something (or many things) she is not supposed to and they remove crayon quickly and easily. Also, make sure that you get the "Washable" crayons!
2007-01-09 16:31:26 · answer #3 · answered by Mum to 3 cute kids 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately you will get marks on the walls at whatever age you start. My daughter is 20 months, she has been coloring with a pen / pencil for a couple of months now and most of it stays on the paper...
You could consider getting something like an Etch a Skech or a magic marker that will only show up on the pad it is designed for.
2007-01-10 02:32:58 · answer #4 · answered by growing inside 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is definitely at an age where she can start coloring under supervision. Just make sure to keep the crayons out of reach when she's not sitting down to color. I'm not sure about where you live, but here in Illinois one of the things that is tested during preschool screenings is crayon and/or pencil grip. Plus sitting down to color with her gives you a great opportunity to start working with her on colors and shapes.
2007-01-09 15:47:44 · answer #5 · answered by krustykrabtrainee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My 3 year old loves to color and draw. I've allowed him to do these things since he was 1 1/2 when he first showed an interest. ALWAYS supervise and make sure she doesn't get away with a crayon or marker. She will immediately "color" everything in sight. Trust me!
2007-01-09 17:31:42 · answer #6 · answered by Elvis Luvr 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No! Look! She is ready to color now, but first you must get some markers that only appear on paper. Not the walls! My cousin was 3 yr old and she was at the stage where she was writting her name on the walls and everything else. Make sure that the markers will not appear on the walls. I dont remember what that is called but Im sure you can ask someone in the store. Good luck!
2007-01-09 15:47:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Introduce all of them jointly, yet casually. you should use a container of crayons, blocks, some thing. factor out issues round your position and say "blue ball! red shoe!" etc. She'll carry more effective if it truly is relaxing and casual particularly than a structure week of red, said by way of a week of blue, etc. besides, in case you concentration on one colour at a time, by way of the time she strikes to the third or fourth, she might want to probably have forgotten the first! the corporate "Melissa and Doug" make an staggering puzzle with 8 consumer-friendly shapes and colorings. you are able to play puzzle, even as saying "blue sq.!" then you definitely'll have her gaining understanding of shapes and colorings jointly. toddler's brains can carry a good number of options! My 2 three hundred and sixty 5 days previous is conventional with all colorings and may comprehend each of the necessary shapes consisting of octagon and pentagon because we made it relaxing. I used an identical technique with my now 4 three hundred and sixty 5 days previous son. suitable needs!
2016-12-28 14:16:06 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My niece started coloring at almost 2yrs old. She loves it. She uses markers, crayons, pencils, anything that she can draw with. She is now 5yrs & still loves to do it. She tells her mommy that she is gonna be an artist when she gets big.
Let her color, or draw. They have so many color things now that arent messy or just wipe off things. Let her be creative.
Good Luck
2007-01-09 15:48:25 · answer #9 · answered by americangurl_28 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can instill the love of art right now. Let her color her little heart out. It won't be pretty, just messy, but it will let her experiment. Don't let her have the crayons when she isn't at a table with paper. Keep them out of reach and that will save your walls. Crayons are a good place to start. They are less messy than paints.
2007-01-09 15:47:11 · answer #10 · answered by Lola 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋