Your Child Will Learn
The shape of our hands can be used to make creative art
Here’s What to Do
- Use a pencil to trace your child’s hands on paper
- Ask your child what shapes and figures can they create with their hands
- Give them coloring materials like crayons, markers, colored pencils, and paint
Put PEER Into Action
PAUSE
- Smile at your child and give them a high-five
ENGAGE
- Ask your child “what shapes and figures can we make with the shape of your hands”?
- Ask your child, what lines, shapes, and colors will you use in your drawing”?
ENCOURAGE
- Ask your child, “what could you draw around your hands”?
- Compliment and praise your child’s drawing
REFLECT
- Ask your child, “what other things could we create with the shape of your hand”?
Not Quite Ready
Do this activity with your own hands alongside your child to model drawing different shapes and figures
Ready for More
Do this activity by tracing your child’s feet
As Your Child Masters This Skill
They will notice the similarities and differences between everyday shapes
Time to Complete
10-20 minutes
Materials Needed
Paper, drawing and coloring materials