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Fine motor skills

Draw a road for a car

Turn free scribbles and lines into roads for a toy car.

7 minGood for 24–35 months

You'll need

  • A large sheet of paper.
  • Thick crayons suitable for the child's age.
  • A large toy car.

How to play

  1. 1Draw a wide road on the paper.
  2. 2Invite your child to draw their own lines in any shape.
  3. 3Move the car along the roads together.
  4. 4Add a garage, rain, or a puddle if your child wants.

Make it easier

Let your child scribble freely and use their marks as roads.

Make it harder

Invite your child to draw a road connecting two simple houses.

Skills practiced

  • Drawing movements
  • Hand control
  • Imagination
  • Shared play

Safety

Supervise use of crayons. Choose age-appropriate materials and a car without small detachable parts.

Follow your child's interest and current abilities. Ages and time are guides; you can simplify, stop earlier, or repeat the game.