Mark Making Journal EYFS

Although it’s not a necessary requirement, after the writing framework guidance was produced, I wanted to document my nursery classes progress with making marks. They complete their page once a month and it has been absolutely incredible to see September to now progress.

Each child is encouraged to draw a self-portrait and attempt to write their own name. They are given a variety of drawing utensils to choose from also as self-selecting the implement that they feel fits their hand best is important.