Drawing Lessons for Kids
Drawing is a skill, and like any skill it grows with practice. These directed drawings, sketchbook programs and grid drawing lessons build confidence one step at a time. Start with a featured lesson, or grab a free prompt and draw today.
Featured Ms Artastic lessons
Ready-to-teach lessons from my shop. Each card shows the grade range listed for that lesson.
30 Directed DrawingsGrades 2 to 530 directed drawing pages and 10 open-ended art activity worksheets.See the lesson
Elementary Sketchbook Art PromptsGrades 2 to 530 sketchbook assignments and 15 interactive sketchbook pages.See the lesson
Middle School Sketchbook ProgramGrades 6 to 9An interactive sketchbook resource designed for grades 6 to 8.See the lesson
120 Sketchbook Prompt Task CardsGrades 4 to 7120 task cards with drawing prompts for sketchbooks.See the lesson
Perspective Drawing WorksheetsGrades 5 to 8See the lesson
17 Illustrated Sketchbook PromptsGrades 6 to 9See the lesson
High School Sketchbook ProgramGrades 9 to 12A sketchbook unit for grades 9 to 12 that builds creative habits.See the lesson
Easter Bunny Grid DrawingGrades 5 to 8See the lessonFree blog lessons and ideas
Simple Sketchbook Prompts for Kids During Summer BreakRead the post
Easy Summer Drawing Ideas for Kids at Home or in Summer CampRead the post
How to Keep Kids Drawing Over Summer BreakRead the post
Benefits of Directed Drawing in Classrooms & HomeschoolRead the post
How to Use Grid Draws to Teach Art Skills in Your Classroom or Homeschooling ProgramRead the post
How to Effectively Use Sketchbooks in your Classroom or Homeschooling ProgramRead the post
How to Help Kids Overcome the Blank Page in Art and DrawingRead the post
How to Draw a Dragon for Kids!Read the postFree tools
Videos to watch together
Benefits of Directed Drawings in Classrooms or HomeschoolWatch on YouTube
How to Help Your Child Get Past the Blank Page in Art and DrawingWatch on YouTube
How to Use Grid Draws to Teach Art Skills in Your Classroom or Homeschooling ProgramWatch on YouTube
How to Draw an Easy, Simple Person Kids Art and Drawing VideoWatch on YouTubeSupplies and picture books
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Questions teachers and parents ask
What is directed drawing?
In a directed drawing, an adult models each step and kids follow along. Students then add their own details and color, so every drawing ends up different.
How do I help a child who says they can't draw?
Break the drawing into simple shapes and lines, praise effort over results, and remind them that mistakes can turn into something new. A sketchbook with no grades helps too.
Why use sketchbooks with kids?
A sketchbook gives students a safe place to practise, try ideas and see their own progress over time.
What is grid drawing?
Grid drawing breaks a picture into small squares. Students copy one square at a time, which trains them to look closely at shapes and proportion.
Draw-along video lessons
Press play and paint along with me. Each video lesson comes with a printable lesson plan and a QR code, so it is ready for the classroom or the kitchen table.
The Artastic Collective art curriculum
Full art lessons, videos and units for the whole year, ready when you are. Monthly, yearly and VIP plans.
More art lessons to explore
Elements of Art
