Rainbow Mark Making with Pastels

Children explore wide rolls of paper with chalk pastels, leaving expressive marks across the page. Marks become a first form of writing as children name and revisit them.

• Framework: Reggio Emilia
• Unit: Communication & Language
• Learning area: Symbolic Expression
• Level: Ages 3

Materials

• Roll of plain paper
• Chalk pastels x 30
• Wet wipes
• Floor mat

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