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what can a 2 years old boy draw?

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margobambino · 14/07/2009 23:20

My 2 yo ds is always asking me to draw things for him and showing an interest in drawing but when he gets the crayon he is not able to do much except scribbling. Sometimes he is making bad shaped circles too. Is this normal, or should I be expecting more?

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Cadelaide · 14/07/2009 23:23

normal.

Actually I think circles is good, even bad-shaped ones.

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Amapoleon · 14/07/2009 23:26

My 2 year old can't draw anything. I wouldn't worry.

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Kewcumber · 14/07/2009 23:27

scribbling sounds about right!

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GiraffesCanRunA10k · 14/07/2009 23:27

Do not worry at all. Anything more than basic scribbles is a bonus at 2.

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norfolklass · 15/07/2009 08:01

My nearly 4.6 year old who is starting reception in reception in september can't draw anything either...so I honestly wouldn't worry! x

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fruitstick · 15/07/2009 08:05

My DS is 3.4 and can just about manage a poor circle.

He doesn't seem to like drawing or colouring that much. he starts out well but after about 45 seconds turns into that artist character from The Fast Show (black, black, it's all black) and then screws the paper up

I feel I should encourage him more but never seem to manage.

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danthe4th · 15/07/2009 08:36

Encourage your child to do lots of large arm movements, ball throwing, squeezing small balls/bottles, use paint brushes and water to mark make on the patio. The shoulder muscles have to develop and then the fine motor skills of the hand and fingers.There are so many things you can play with to develop the skills needed to write. Google mark making its a fascinating subject and I never understood how complex it is.I'm a childminder and have recently been on a mark making training course that I wish I went on years ago to have helped me help my own children.

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rhapsody1979 · 29/07/2009 11:45

my child is going approaching 2.5 years old.
he is able to draw rather well. Like spiders, bees, animals and shapes of humans. He can depict his father holding his hands going for a walk and draw clouds that are raining and umbrellas etc etc. I suspect that he is gifted. He can spell a little. Can u advice me how i should develop this talent?