Domain: NC Foundations for Early Learning: Language Development and Communication (LDC)
Subdomain: Foundations for Writing
Goal: Children use writing skills and writing conventions.
Skill Progression: Use writing skills and writing conventions
Age: 15-18 Months
You may choose a different domain, go back, or click on a skill below for more information.Imitates adult’s scribbles
Situations for Observation of Skill
Provide paper and a crayon.
Elicitation Strategy
The adult demonstrates a back-and-forth scribble.
Behavior Observed
The child uses back-and-forth movements of his arm and hand to make a scribble.
Routines-based Intervention (Embedded Instruction)
Encourage parents to give the child the opportunity to experiment with crayons, markers, and other magic doodle devices. Make scribbling fun!
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, 2015
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