The best part about drawing with students during the holidays is that they come with lots of built in interest. The lights and festivals celebrated this time of year can all be quite enchanting, especially when young. It’s no wonder they are on their minds almost night and day.
The commercial world does make it easy to offer many Christmas ideas for kids, but Hanukkah and Kwanzaa can make an appearance too. There’s a lot to learn about both, which can lead to even more cultural appreciation.
As a former classroom art teacher, I spent years watching students go through the process of learning how to draw. In time, it became clear that many were often unsure about how to start or how to continue, especially when they felt stuck. Direct draw instructions on the front board did work for a little while, but had limitations. Some students always wanted to go faster, and some slower. It kept the whole process feeling a bit chaotic.
The biggest benefit about getting a few simple steps down on paper was that every one could work finally work independently! Nine simple steps and a little description below and it turned a somewhat noisy process into a quiet classroom! I found them to continually be a great way to help students build their confidence, and hopefully start on a lifetime love of drawing.
New holiday drawing ideas are added often, so stop by to see the latest one. It just might be the perfect lesson for your classroom today!
Below you’ll find an easy step-by-step How to Draw Christmas Lights Tutorial and Christmas Lights Coloring Page. It’s a great way to practice making a balanced composition. Christmas Lights Drawing … Read More
Below you’ll find an easy step-by-step how to draw an Among Us Santa Tutorial and Coloring Page. Scroll down to learn more and download yours for free. Among Us is an … Read More
Below you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial for how to draw a Nutcracker and Nutcracker Coloring Pages. Now it’s easy to learn how to draw a simple, fancy, or even … Read More
Below you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial for how to draw a Reindeer Face and a Reindeer Face Coloring Page. Add a fun sweater when you are finished. When students … Read More
Inside you’ll find an easy step-by-step How to Draw a Snowflake Tutorial and Snowflake Coloring Page. Stop by and download yours for free. It’s a great way to mix a … Read More
Below you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial for how to draw a Gingerbread House and a Gingerbread Coloring Page. The lesson includes a few tips on how to make the … Read More
Below you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial for how to draw a Cardinal and a Cardinal Coloring Page. The bright red color against a snowy blue can make a very … Read More
Below you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial for how to draw a Pie and a Pie Coloring Page. Why learn how to draw a pie? Well, because for starters, students … Read More
Below you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial for how to draw Hanukkah Candles and a Hanukkah Coloring Page. Hanukkah candles come in all sizes and shapes, but if you want … Read More
Below you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial for how to draw a Farm and a Farm Coloring Page. The bird’s eye view allows for a fun look at all the … Read More
Below you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial for How to Draw a Sunset and a Sunset Coloring Page. A curvy road makes it extra pretty! This is another landscape tutorial … Read More
Here’s a collection of easy fall drawing ideas that all come with helpful step by step tutorials. Learning how to draw one step at a time is always a great … Read More
Below you’ll find free Thanksgiving mural ideas and LOTS of Thanksgiving Coloring Pages. Choose which one works best for your holiday celebration, print and then color away! To make the … Read More
Below you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial for how to draw Pumpkin Pie and a Pumpkin Pie Coloring Page. A cut out slice lets you see all of its yummy … Read More
Here’s my new favorite beginner weaving project that takes very little prep work, is inexpensive, and makes a pretty bookmark or decoration when complete. Weaving with paper is a common … Read More
Below you’ll find an easy step-by-step Perspective Drawing for Beginners and a Perspective Coloring Page. These fall trees lining a boardwalk make for a pretty landscape that shows lots of … Read More
Below you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial for how to draw an Acorn and an Acorn Coloring Page. Make it big so students can enjoy drawing all that fun texture … Read More
Below you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial for how to draw a Cornucopia and a Cornucopia Coloring Page. It’s a great project for practicing drawing layers. A cornucopia is a … Read More
The holidays can be a wonderful time to provide art supplies for the creative young ones in your life. It’s a time when your gift can say, “I love what … Read More
Below you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial for a Circle Grid Tree Art and Grid Tree Coloring Page, inspired by the amazing work of Loretta Grayson. Grid Tree Drawing Thanks … Read More