Draw a Teddy Bear with a Heart
Learn how to draw a teddy bear with a heart and you can adapt it for all kinds of sweet occasions. This one is perfect for an easy Valentine card. MATERIALS Draw a Teddy Bear with a Heart PDF Watercolor … Read More
Draw a Simple Seahorse
posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, Animal Life, Crayons, Drawing, How to Draw Tutorials, Kindergarten, Painting
Eric Carle’s wonderful book is a great read before for learning how to draw a simple seahorse. Perfect for students learning about sea creatures. This project has been on my keeper list for years now, and I even have a … Read More
Draw a Dump Truck
posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, Crayons, Drawing, How to Draw Tutorials, Kindergarten, Transportation
If you can draw some circles and rectangles, you can learn how to draw a dump truck. It really is that easy. This tutorial is good for early elementary students, perhaps while they are studying a general theme of transportation. … Read More
How to Draw a Chameleon
posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, Animal Life, Crayons, Drawing, How to Draw Tutorials, Kindergarten
How do you draw a chameleon with all his intricate parts and rainbow coloring? Well, if you are just starting out, then this simple step by step version might work best. Save this simple chameleon tutorial for younger elementary students. … Read More
How to Draw a Cartoon Fish
posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Animal Life, Cartoon Drawing, Drawing, How to Draw Tutorials, Kindergarten
Big, overlapping eyes make almost anything look funny – especially when learning how to draw a cartoon fish. Works every time! Cartoon drawing is all about exaggeration. If the eyes have no lids, make them extra big to show that … Read More
Pop Up Valentine Card
posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, Paper crafts, Valentine's Day
I have a few Valentine card ideas for kids, but this is definitely my favorite. Start with some pretty patterned paper and you’re guaranteed lovely results. MATERIALS • Heart Punch, 2″ size*• Cardstock paper, Valentine colors, 8.5″ x 11″*• Scrapbook paper (Valentine pads … Read More
Draw a Valentine Portrait
posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Crayons, Kindergarten, Pencil crayon, Valentine's Day
Start with a print of sunglasses to draw a Valentine portrait. It makes for good face proportion practice. Before students start drawing, remind them that the face width should be a bit smaller that the glasses. The oval should be … Read More
How to Draw LOTS of Cupcakes
Expand on a basic how to draw a cupcake lesson by making MANY of them, adding lots of bright colors, and maybe a shadow or highlight (or both). These cupcakes were drawn on trading card size paper (2.5″ x 3.5″) … Read More
How to Draw a Fish Bowl
posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, Animal Life, Crayons, Drawing, How to Draw Tutorials, Kindergarten
When you learn how to draw a fish bowl, you’re naturally placing a fish in its environment. It’s part of the progression of drawing. MATERIAL Draw a Fish Bowl PDF Tutorial Drawing paper Black Sharpie marker* Crayons* *The above product … Read More
Draw a Cute Puppy
posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, Animal Life, Crayons, Drawing, How to Draw Tutorials, Kindergarten
The secret to learning how to draw a puppy, is to make sure that you draw the head extra large. In fact, that pretty much works with any baby version of an animal. MATERIALS Draw a Cute Puppy PDF Tutorial … Read More
Draw an Easy Rocket
posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Cartoon Drawing, Drawing, How to Draw Tutorials, Kindergarten, Transportation
Try this rocket drawing easy enough for even very young artists. It’s kind of your old-fashioned version made from a few simple shapes. If you are ready for an extra challenge, try shading the background from black to purple or … Read More
Draw a Bear, Four Different Ways
posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Animal Life, Crayons, Drawing, How to Draw Tutorials, Kindergarten
If you want to draw a bear face, one that is easy enough for even kinders to tackle, this one will do nicely. Scroll down for more bear drawing projects. Make sure though to begin with the two center guidelines … Read More
Draw a Koala
posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Animal Life, Crayons, Drawing, How to Draw Tutorials, Kindergarten
Learn how to draw a koala and show your support for the wildlife in Australia that needs our help after dealing with massive fires. NOTE: This cute guy is often mistakenly referred to as a Koala Bear, but he should … Read More
Draw an Easy Penguin
posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, Animal Life, Drawing, How to Draw Tutorials, Kindergarten
Looking for a penguin drawing easy enough for kinders? I’d recommend this side view penguin as it works with just some very basic shapes. When kinder and first graders are first learning how to draw, the shapes need to be … Read More
Draw a Polar Bear
posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Animal Life, Crayons, Drawing, How to Draw Tutorials, Kindergarten
Here’s how to draw a polar bear with just a few simple, symmetrical shapes. Narrow eyes and a small forehead let you know exactly who he is. There are just a few details that make a drawing of a polar … Read More
Free Christmas Wreath Mural
posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Christmas, Crayons, Holiday, Kindergarten, Oil Pastel
Here’s a gift to hard-working teachers and parents everywhere, a free Christmas Wreath coloring project. May it add a little extra cheer to your home or classroom. My mural is essentially four Christmas wreath coloring pages that you can tape … Read More
Pop Up Christmas Cards
These DIY pop up Christmas cards are easy to make, thanks to the fact that you can now get circle paper punches in a variety of sizes. Not that long ago, it was hard to find circle punches in more … Read More
How to Draw Elf Legs
Learn how to draw elf legs like these and you will be guaranteed a drawing that fills the paper. It will also give young artists some really good symmetrical drawing practice. When I first tried this project, some students (even … Read More
Snowflakes on Textured Paper
Make some easy snowflake art for kids by placing paper punch snowflakes over a textured watercolor background, always a fun combination. Try blending several shades of blue on good watercolor paper and sprinkle salt to add more texture. Brush it … Read More
Draw a Cute Bear
posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, Christmas, Holiday, Holiday Themes, How to Draw Tutorials, Kindergarten, Painting
Learn how to draw a cute bear by dressing him or her with some fun people clothes, which can include all kinds of fun colors and patterns. If you need some winter projects that are inclusive of all holidays, this … Read More