At what age do children start to draw faces? Recognizable pictures?

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My three year old (just turned three two weeks ago) just drew his first faces yesterday - happy faces with necks - and three days before that he wrote his name for the first time, out of nowhere! I'm the only one teaching him, and he's never done this before. I was just wondering if drawing faces and writing his name is normal for his age group? Or if maybe art is something I need to help him explore his passion in?

Heather W · Accepted Answer

I think it's a bit earlier than average. Encourage it if he enjoys it! Check out this site for drawing development in kids:

http://www.learningdesign.com/Portfolio/DrawDev/kiddrawing.html

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Little Alice · Answer

It really just depends. My drawings were not so great at 3 years old, but I am still a born artist. It can show up at all ages. If I were you I would start looking for ways to help him pursue art. The fact that he is drawing is a good sign alone, but if they're good pictures then that is an even better sign!

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At what age do children start to draw faces? Recognizable pictures?

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