Understanding the importance of painting and drawing in early childhood helps recognise how children develop drawing skills over time. The stages of drawing development include:
- Uncontrolled drawing: The early stage in which toddlers learn how to hold a crayon and scribble randomly.
- Controlled drawing: The phase of developing fundamental drawing skills as well as fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
- Naming drawing: The stage at which a child becomes aware of shapes and angles, as well as being able to assign a suitable name to their art.