The process of learning to write begins with simple circles and lines. By the time your child reaches his first birthday, you should encourage him to color with crayons. Scribbling with crayons not only helps to make the fine motor skills used in writing, simple scribbles will soon turn to a series of the lines and circles used to form letters. Supply your toddler with coloring books as well as plain paper and avoid sharp pens and pencils until your child is older.
Painting, especially with...
