Much time is spent practicing motor skills. Children draw circles first, then squares and other geometric shapes. Children begin trying to recreate their world. They may want to point to and name parts of their drawings. Late preschool to approximately age 7 First attempts are made to represent people or objects.
Efforts are recognizable to adults.
Children show a fascination with the wide variety of colors. Obvious connections between different pieces of the drawing. Signs of approval from teachers and peers are important. Easily discouraged and fatigued. Highly imaginative yet tend to focus on one idea at a time.