Children’s later writing is based on skills and understandings which they develop as babies and toddlers. Before they can write, they need to learn to use spoken language to communicate. Later they learn to write down the words they can say.
Early mark making is not the same as writing. It is a sensory and physical experience for babies and toddlers, which they do not yet connect to forming symbols which can communicate meaning.
Distinguishes between the different marks they make.
Sometimes gives meaning to marks as they draw and paint.
Ascribes meanings to marks that they see in different places.