He was developing the disposition to become a writer. The scribbles a baby makes are organized to look like writing. They include lines and circles just like print. Soon a child includes pictures, and then some of the letters they are attentive to. Research has shown that when children are exposed to good literature it influences their writing.
Young children store the magic of language and re-use it in their own stories.
If they love stories about animals, they will write about animals. If they admire adventure stories, they will create their own fantastic adventures. Most important, they incorporate the vocabulary into their original work. Be sure your son continues to hear good literature daily. Inc. All rights reserved.