Mark Making: A Foundation for Writing and Creativity

Question 1

What is a good way to help young children enjoy making marks?

Accepted Answer

Give children different things to write with.

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Only let children make marks on special occasions.

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Tell children not to draw when you give them pens and paper.

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Make children sit still and be quiet while they make marks.

Question 2

How does making marks help us get ready to write?

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It makes our hands and fingers stronger.

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It teaches us the letters of the alphabet.

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It helps us use our imaginations.

Question 3

What is NOT a type of mark we can make?

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Numbers

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Dots

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Circles

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Triangles

Question 4

What do we do first when we want to learn to write?

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Make marks

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Recognize letters

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Write sentences

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Read books

Question 5

Which of these is NOT a type of mark?

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Triangle

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Scribble

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Dot

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Line

Question 6

What skill do we develop when we make marks?

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Our small muscle skills

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Our speaking skills

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Our problem-solving skills

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Our social skills

Question 7

What is a scribble?

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A lot of lines going in different directions

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A picture of something

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A word

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A number

Question 8

Which tool makes the best thin, straight lines?

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Marker

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Finger

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Crayon

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Paintbrush

Question 9

What do we start with when learning to write letters?

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Simple shapes

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Cursive writing

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Drawing pictures

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Copying words

Question 10

What is the best way to let kids express themselves with marks?

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Giving them different things to draw with

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Telling them what to draw

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Fixing their mistakes right away

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Giving them exact instructions

Question 11

Which of these is NOT a tool we can use to make marks?

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Teddy bear

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Crayon

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Pencil

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Paintbrush

Question 12

What kind of mark do we make when we move a mark-making tool around in a circular motion?

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Circle

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Line

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Dot

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Scribble

Question 13

Which of these is NOT a fun way to make marks?

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Watching TV

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Painting with watercolours

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Drawing on paper

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Writing in sand

Question 14

What should we do with our mark-making tools when we finish?

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Put them away safely

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Leave them on the table

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Give them to a friend

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Throw them in the bin

Question 15

What do we call it when we use different tools and materials to make marks on paper or other surfaces?

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Mark making

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Writing

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Drawing

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Painting

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a tool used for mark making?

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Computer

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Crayon

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Marker

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Paintbrush

Question 17

What should you do if you make a mistake while mark making?

Accepted Answer

Erase it and try again

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Cross it out and move on

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Rip up the paper and start over

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Leave it and continue making marks

Question 18

Which of these surfaces is NOT suitable for mark making?

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Glass

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Paper

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Chalkboard

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Sand

Question 19

Let's play a game! Which of these things do we NOT use to make marks?

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Straight rulers

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Colourful crayons

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Sharpened pencils

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Brushes for painting

Question 20

What can we do if someone is having trouble holding their writing tool?

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Let them try different writing tools

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Make them hold it the right way

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Pretend not to notice

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Tell them they're doing it wrong

Question 21

Which of these is not a tool for mark making?

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Book

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Pencil

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Crayon

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Marker

Question 22

What is the first step in learning to make marks?

Accepted Answer

Scribbling

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Drawing a straight line

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Writing a letter

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Drawing a circle

Question 23

Which type of mark making helps children develop fine motor skills?

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Scribbling freely

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Drawing circles

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Tracing letters

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Painting with a brush

Question 24

What kind of mark making tool will make dark and thick lines?

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A thick crayon

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A thin pencil

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A fine paintbrush

Question 25

What do we call it when we use a tool to make lines and shapes on paper?

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Drawing

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Painting

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Scribbling

Question 26

Which of these is not a good way to hold a pencil?

Accepted Answer

Gripping it like a hammer

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Using your thumb, index finger, and middle finger

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Holding it close to the tip

Question 27

Which of these marks looks similar to the letter 'A'?

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^

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-

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O

Question 28

What different kinds of marks can we make by using our fingertips?

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Dots and lines

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Squares and circles

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Only straight lines

Question 29

Which of these is a fun way to practice making marks?

Accepted Answer

Drawing in the sand with a stick

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Writing letters on paper

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Using only a blue crayon

Question 30

What is the most basic step in learning to write?

Accepted Answer

Making simple marks

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Learning the alphabet

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Writing your name

Question 31

What can we **not** use to make marks?

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Ball

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Pencil

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Crayon

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Paintbrush

Question 32

What do we use when we make marks?

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Our fine motor skills

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Our gross motor skills

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Our thinking skills

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Our social skills

Question 33

What do we improve when we draw different kinds of marks?

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Hand-eye coordination

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Math skills

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Language skills

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Reading skills

Question 34

Why do we use different colors when making marks?

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To make our marks more interesting

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To improve our handwriting

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To make our marks look neater

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To make our marks easier to see

Question 35

To help children make marks, what can we give them to draw on?

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Paper and chalkboards

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Only pencils

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Only paper

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Only chalk

Question 36

How can we make our marks look exciting?

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By using different lines and shapes

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By only drawing straight lines

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By using only one color

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By always making circles

Question 37

What is the most important thing about making marks?

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Having fun and being creative

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Making lots and lots of lines

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Only using certain colors

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Making them perfect

Question 38

What is the most important purpose of mark making?

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To develop fine motor skills and encourage experimentation.

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To practice counting.

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To improve reading comprehension.

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To learn how to write letters.

Question 39

What should you do if a child is struggling with mark making?

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Offer them different tools, materials, and surfaces to try.

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Ignore the problem and hope they will catch up later.

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Punish them for not trying hard enough.

Question 40

What is the difference between mark making and writing?

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Mark making is more experimental and playful, while writing is more structured and purposeful.

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Mark making is only for young children, while writing is for older children.

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There is no difference between mark making and writing.

Question 41

Which of these activities is an example of mark making?

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Drawing a picture with crayons.

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Reading a book.

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Playing with a ball.

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Singing a song.

Question 42

How can mark making be used to support children's learning in other areas?

Accepted Answer

It can help develop their imagination, creativity, and problem-solving skills.

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It can only be used to teach children about writing.

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It is not related to any other areas of learning.