draw a labrador dog
24 Apr 2019

How to Draw a Labrador Dog

by | posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Animal Life, Drawing, How to Draw Tutorials | 0

To draw a Labrador, just adjust the shape the of face and ears of your average dog. This step by step tutorial will help you draw one in nine easy steps. When complete you get to decide if he or her is a yellow or chocolate or black lab. MATERIALS View and download Labrador Tutorial Drawing paper Black marker Crayons … Read More
24 Apr 2019

How to Make a Simple Train Drawing

by | posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Crayons, Drawing, How to Draw Tutorials, Transportation | 0

Most simple train drawing tutorials for kids focus on the old-fashioned version, for some reason. There are a lot of modern options though too. The newer and sleeker trains are a lot of fun to draw, and still start with simple shapes. You could get inspired by the familiar Amtrak cars, or even the high-speed trains that are found in … Read More

earth day coloring page
21 Apr 2019

Earth Day Coloring Page

by | posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Coloring Page, Crayons, Earth Day, Markers | 0

Here’s an Earth Day coloring page with plenty of fun shapes to color. It is based on my Doodle Mural, which makes a lovely work of art for any classroom door. I hope the message inspires more awareness of reducing, reusing and recycling to keep our planet beautiful. Who knows what we can accomplish if we all work together. To … Read More

alien drawing
17 Apr 2019

How to Draw Aliens

by | posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Crayons, Drawing, How to Draw Tutorials, Kindergarten, People | 0

This tutorial for how to draw aliens encourages a mixing of eyes, hands and feet. After all, who really knows what an alien might look like? It’s a good direct draw project for the very young as aliens can be whatever they imagine. MATERIALS Draw Aliens PDF Tutorial Drawing paper Black marker Crayons DIRECTIONS Prep: Print tutorial for each student. … Read More

step by step rooster drawing
16 Apr 2019

Step-by-Step Rooster Drawing

by | posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, Animal Life, Drawing, Kindergarten, Painting | 0

This step by step rooster drawing is great for kinders as it talks about circles, squares and triangles. Add some crayon lines before you paint and you get a very pretty watercolor resist rooster. MATERIALS • View and download Rooster Tutorial • Multimedia or watercolor paper • Half circle and square templates for young students (optional) • Permanent Sharpie marker … Read More

butterfly coloring pages
12 Apr 2019

Free Butterfly Printable

by | posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, Coloring Page, Drawing, Kindergarten | 0

Searching for a butterfly printable for symmetrical coloring practice? Here’s a butterfly drawing I created a while back that is free to download. Enjoy! MATERIALS Download PDF Butterfly template Drawing paper Printer Crayons or markers DIRECTIONS Download the Butterfly template from the link above. Print the line drawing on your printer. Copy as needed for art or science projects. For … Read More
10 Apr 2019

How to Draw a Snake

by | posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, Animal Life, Crayons, Drawing, How to Draw Tutorials, Kindergarten | 0

Here’s how to draw a snake that looks like he is all coiled up. Add some texture by rubbing with a crayon when you are done. MATERIALS Download Coiled Snake Tutorial Drawing paper Black marker Crayons Animal Skins Rubbing Plates *The above product link is a referral. If you click through and take action, I’ll be compensated a small amount, … Read More

cute sheep drawing
9 Apr 2019

Draw a Cute Cartoon Sheep

by | posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Cartoon Drawing, Crayons, Drawing | 0

This is pretty much the world’s easiest way to make a cute sheep drawing. The simple cartoon eyes will kind of seal the deal. • Download Cartoon Sheep Tutorial MATERIALS Drawing paper Black marker Crayons DIRECTIONS Prep: Print tutorial for each student. Draw guide lines on paper or fold in half to make creases. Students follow the tutorial to draw the … Read More

draw a cruise ship
8 Apr 2019

Draw a Cruise Ship

by | posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, How to Draw Tutorials, Painting, Transportation | 0

Here’s a simple way to draw and paint a cruise ship. The bottom ocean got an extra coat of blue so that it would stand out from the sky. MATERIALS PDF Cruise Ship Tutorial Watercolor paper Black permanent marker Liquid Watercolor paint DIRECTIONS Follow the six drawing steps as shown, adding as much detail as desired. Trace all the lines … Read More

easy Easter bunny drawing
7 Apr 2019

Easy Easter Bunny Drawing

by | posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, Animal Life, Easter, How to Draw Tutorials, Kindergarten, Painting | 0

Here’s an easy Easter bunny drawing that is fun for kids of all ages. He’s sitting up, which makes it easy to add a basket in his paw.   Try tracing the marker lines with a crayon, just to add some extra texture and color. MATERIALS View and download Easter Bunny Tutorial Watercolor Paper Black Sharpie Crayons Liquid watercolor paint … Read More

snail craft activities
7 Apr 2019

Model Magic Snail

by | posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, Kindergarten, Model Magic | 0

This snail craft was inspired by a cake decoration found over on Pinterest. I love how simple it is to make something look real,  just maybe prettier colors. The simple little creations found in cake decorating sites are perfect for kids to imitate with Model Magic instead of fondant. Pinterest and cake decorating are my “go to” searches when I … Read More

Bunny face drawing
5 Apr 2019

A Cute Bunny Face Drawing

by | posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Animal Life, Cartoon Drawing, Crayons, Drawing, Easter, How to Draw Tutorials, Kindergarten | 0

For an extra cute bunny face drawing, watch where you place the eyes. A large head, with small eyes, that are far apart will always do the trick. For some extra fun, add clothes to your bunny, as in Peter Rabbit style. It just may inspire a story about who your bunny is, and what they do all day. MATERIALS … Read More

easy to draw dragonfly
4 Apr 2019

Easy to Draw Dragonfly

by | posted in: 1st Grade, Animal Life, Crayons, Drawing, Earth Day, How to Draw Tutorials, Kindergarten | 0

Here’s an easy to draw dragonfly tutorial works really well for young artist, especially kindergarteners. Lots of oval drawing practice. This drawing happens to be one of my favorites, as in all-time favorites. The smile, and eyelashes, and hearts and scribbly color all just make me smile every time I look at it. All I know is that if I … Read More

how to draw a baby chick
3 Apr 2019

Draw a Baby Chick

by | posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Animal Life, Cartoon Drawing, Drawing, How to Draw Tutorials, Kindergarten | 0

Here’s how to draw a baby chick, which I found to work really well with kinder through 2nd graders. I recommend finding some kind of circle to trace for the head. A bowl, roll of masking tape, anything to get it round and centered on the paper. Circles are some of the hardest shapes to first draw, and students often … Read More
29 Mar 2019

Easy Watercolor Tree Painting

by | posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, artist Klimt, Painting, Sharpies | 0

This easy watercolor painting idea makes the most of what paints and Sharpie markers do best. Markers stay black while paint runs and mixes together. My only tip is, be sure to have good black markers when you start this project. Preferably thick chisel tip ones. The trees look really bold and dramatic with solid black color. If markers are … Read More

rooster art projects
27 Mar 2019

Recycled Rooster

by | posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Collage, Earth Day, Kindergarten, Recycle Projects | 3

Save all those clean packing boxes, such as for cereal and pasta, and you can make some really colorful collage roosters. For a lead in story, “Farmyard Beat”* is perfect and actually the inspiration for this project. *The above product link is a referral. If you click through and take action, I’ll be compensated a small amount, at no extra … Read More

daffodil drawing step by step
27 Mar 2019

Draw a Daffodil

by | posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Drawing, How to Draw Tutorials, Mother’s Day, Plants | 0

A daffodil drawing step by step tutorial is all you need to create a pretty spring painting or drawing. Choose a media that lets you make your brightest yellow colors, and then get busy drawing or painting or coloring. Who needs to draw the same flower shapes again and again when you can make these daffodils, or buttercups? The simple … Read More

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