Directed Drawing for Kids
Directed drawing is one of my favorite ways to build confidence. Kids follow simple steps, then add their own colors, backgrounds and silly details, so every drawing ends up different. Here are my directed drawing lessons for every season, plus free ideas from the blog.
My favorite lessons for this
Ready-to-teach lessons from my shop. Each card shows the grade range for that lesson.
30 Directed DrawingsGrades 2 to 5See the lesson
Winter Directed DrawingsGrades 1 to 4See the lesson
Halloween Directed DrawingsGrades 1 to 4See the lesson
Thanksgiving Directed DrawingsGrades 1 to 4See the lesson
Valentine’s Day Directed DrawingsGrades 1 to 4See the lesson
Summer Directed DrawingsGrades 1 to 4See the lesson
Spring Directed DrawingsGrades 1 to 4See the lesson
Earth Day Directed DrawingsGrades 1 to 4See the lessonFree ideas from my blog
Writing and Directed Drawing: Arts Integration for Primary & ElementaryRead the post
How to Draw a Dragon for Kids!Read the post
How to Draw a Robot for KidsRead the post
Benefits of Directed Drawing in Classrooms & HomeschoolRead the post
5 Easter Directed Drawing and Art TutorialsRead the post
5 Spring Directed Drawing and Art TutorialsRead the post
5 Valentine’s Day Directed Drawing Tutorials for Elementary StudentsRead the post
Element of Art: Line , How to Draw Flower Line Art, Art Lesson for KidsRead the postFree tools
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Questions teachers and parents ask me
What is directed drawing?
It’s a guided drawing where the teacher shows one step at a time and kids copy each step, then finish the picture their own way with color and details.
Does directed drawing stop kids from being creative?
Not when you leave room for choice. The steps build the basic shape, and the background, colors, patterns and extra details are all theirs.
What age is directed drawing good for?
It works from kindergarten up. Younger kids get big, simple shapes; older kids can handle more steps, shading and detail.
What supplies do I need?
Paper, a pencil and an eraser to start. Fine-tip markers, crayons, oil pastels or colored pencils are great for finishing.
Want it all planned for you?
The Artastic Collective is my full art curriculum, with lessons, videos and printables for the whole school year. Come take a peek!
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