Have you seen these? They're basically bingo markers and they are a toddler favorite for sure!
The Bug recently got an easel from Ikea (it's been a lot of trips thanks to a kitchen reno...) so we pulled out the dots he got for Christmas and worked on building some "writing muscles". Using a variety of writing instruments (or art instruments) such as crayons, chalk, etc is really important to developing the muscles and coordination needed for writing!
Note: markers don't actually make the list because they don't require pressure to make marks!
Angles and surfaces make a difference as does your child's position! Sitting in a chair, on the floor, and standing all teach different things as do drawing at a table, on the floor, or on an easel or wall!
It can be tough with younger kids (the Bug is currently 18 months so I'm well aware!) to keep the art contained to paper so I recommend 1- get an easel or table that you don't expect to last through age 7 2- always place larger sheets of paper or plastic table cloths under art projects to contain the mess! We have the interconnecting foam mats (from Lowes) on the floor as well as the Ikea Malm easel and Ikea Lack table so that the Bug can be as messy as he needs to be to get a full experience out of his art! We also clean up afterwards- bonus that the spray bottle helps his fine motor skills which are what children use to do things like writing and tying shoes!
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