Abstract
The objective of this study was to investigate young children's process of drawing in the transition from the pre-schematic to schematic developmental stage, where they acquire a concept of forms. We examined how these young children experimented with and developed forms. We observed and collected data on children's drawing activities during pretend play where their imagination was encouraged. Focusing on moments when they were groping for specific forms, we analyzed the data to explore the situations and environments that young children confronted. Two findings were demonstrated: first, children's ideas that emerged in the middle of play led them inevitably to seek new drawing forms; and second, spontaneous interaction with friends was effective in helping them develop meaningful forms.
