Drawing Skills

Question 1

What is the developmental skill of children aged 2-3 years in drawing?

Answer 1

Makes scribbling marks on paper that are without symbolic meaning (exploratory phase). Repetitious marks.

Question 2

At what age do children start interpreting their drawings after they have been produced?

Answer 2

3-4 years

Question 3

What are the characteristics of drawings made by children aged 3-4 years?

Answer 3

Shapes emerge from scribbling; draws a human figure with 1-3 features (head, eyes, nose, etc.)

Question 4

What do children aged 4-5 years demonstrate in their drawing skills?

Answer 4

Draws an image with intent that represents an object, person, or event; has shapes and distinct elements, may be disordered, incorrect sizing, but has some semblance to intent; draws a human figure with 4-7 features.

Question 5

What is the expected drawing skill of children aged 5-6 years?

Answer 5

Draws a human figure with 8-11 features.