Drawing Lessons, Activities & Resources
Drawing is one of the most important activities you and your students can do.
Drawing not only provides the basis for other creative activities - like painting, sculpture and printmaking - but it also provides a direct link with reading, writing and especially mathematics. The connection between drawing and geometric shapes and measurements simply cannot be denied. And do you know what else? Drawing is the single most accessible form of art available. All you need (to begin with), is a pencil and a sheet of paper.
 A MONSTER'S WORLD Gr. 3-8
Using the patterns and designs found at the bottom of their shoes, students will create imaginary monsters as they learn about African American inventor Jan Earnst Matzeliger. From Michelle Strawser. [read more]
 A UNIQUE DRAWING EXPERIENCE All ages
Students (and teacher) will see how with just one set of directions, everyone in the classroom will come up with very unique works of abstract art.
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ADJECTIVE, ADJECTIVE, NOUN Gr. 1-8
Nancy Tompkins shows us how to encourage drawing skills, imagination, and a sense of humor. In this lesson students will also learn about adjectives and nouns. [read more]
 ADVANCED SCRIBBLE PICTURES Gr. 2-4
This lesson from Kim Swanger requires planning and problem solving, much like a math problem or science experiment. Students will see that scribbles can become much more. [read more]
BASIC SHAPES
This is a wonderful mini lesson in which children will create works of art using basic shapes. Written by Robert Beeching. [read more]
 BASIC SHAPES II
This is a wonderful mini lesson in which children will create works of art using basic shapes. Written by Robert Beeching. [read more]
 BEAUTIFUL NUMBERS K-6
This art activity focuses on the shapes of numbers. A good tie-in to math for younger students. [read more]
BLIND CONTOUR DRAWING K-12
Contour drawing is an excellent way to train the eye to draw what it really sees rather than what it thinks it sees. [read more]
 BOSCH, HEIRONYMOUS: OH MY GOSH, IT'S A BOSCH! Gr. K-8
Artist Bosch explored both the good and bad extremes of human nature. In this lesson, students will explore these ideas as they depict beauty and monsters together. Submitted by Julie Moses. [read more]
 BOX OF CRAYONS K+
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr., students will create a classroom box of crayons to celebrate their differences and discover their similarities. [read more]
 BUG JARS Gr. 2-4
Children will learn to look at the details of bugs and plants as they learn about symmetry and asymmetry. From Laura Stuart-Smith.
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 CHALK AND GLUE K-8
A great lesson using art paste and pastels. Submitted by Leon Ruder. [read more]
CHALK AND STRING DESIGNS K+
Learn how to create wonderful works of art using string and chalk pastels. [read more]
CLASSIC STILL LIFE DRAWING Gr. 4-6
Roberta Scrivener introduces students to a classic method of drawing, on toned paper with charcoal or black pencil, heightened with white.
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 CLOWNING AROUND K-2
Rebecca Engelman shows you how to teach your first graders how to make a clown drawing. [read more]
COMPLEMENTARY COLOR PORTRAITS K-6
Madeline Buonagurio shows us how to create a portrait using one pair of complementary colors.
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CONTOUR DRAWING
This is awonderful mini lesson which shoes students how to create a contour drawing. Written by Robert Beeching. [read more]
CRAYON ETCHING K-8
Younger students will enjoy exploring this activity while older students should be encouraged to investigate detailed images and patterns.
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CRAYON RESIST K-8
A paint and crayon lesson plan for all ages. [read more]
CRAZY DOODLES Gr. 4+
A free-form drawing project that deals with the elements of design - colour, line, shape, form and texture.
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CREATIVE PRINCIPLES Gr. 7-8
A series of simple design exercises to further understand of the Principles of Design and how each can be developed within a structured composition. From Ruth Hand.
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DRAW A NEW WORLD Gr. 7-8
Deborah Dunstedter has a lesson that combines imaginative powers with known map-making techniques in order to create a whole new world. [read more]
EGYPTIAN BOOK OF THE DEAD Gr. 4-12
Students will learn about Ancient Egypt as they make a Book of the Dead with Charlotte Broxon. [read more]
FACE STUDY all ages
This lesson will help students see and understand correct facial placement. From Katie Haase. [read more]
FILL A JAR K-6
This lesson shows students how to make the ordinary - extraodinary. [read more]
FIRST GRADE, FIRST GRADE, WHAT DO YOU SEE? Gr. 1
Students will draw what they see in their part of the world. From Linn McDonald. [read more]
FRUIT AND VEGETABLE PORTRAITS
Students will learn that complex forms can be created using simple items as they draw portraits in the spirit of artist Giuseppe Arcimboldo. Submitted by Lacramioara Matei. [read more]
FUNDRED DOLLAR BILL PROJECT Gr. K+ NEW
Students will create, and be encouraged to donate, their own FUNDRED DOLLAR BILL, a unique hand drawn artwork based upon the US one hundred dollar bill. The FUNDRED project will allow students to personally reflect on the value of money, the act of contribution and actively demonstrate that their creative actions can make a difference. Submitted by Stephanie Noon. [read more]
GESTURE
This is a wonderful mini lesson which teaches children about gesture drawing. Written by Robert Beeching. [read more]
GETTING TO KNOW YOU K-2
Linda J. DiPasquale-Morello has a terrific "ice-breaker" for you to try in your classroom. In this lesson, students will create self portraits. [read more]
GLUE FISH Gr. 3-8
A great lesson inspired by Marcus Pfister's book, The Rainbow Fish. Submitted by Karen Larmour. [read more]
GREEK STORY VASES Gr. 3+
Students will discover the art of Greek vases while they develop their own storytelling skills. From Doreen Diorio. [read more]
HAND DRAWING
This is a wonderful mini lesson showing students how to draw hands. Written by Robert Beeching. [read more]
HAROLD AND THE PURPLE CRAYON K-3
Using the book, Harold and the Purple Crayon as inspiration, students will use shapes to stimulate their imaginations to create a unique image. From Rebecca Engelman. [read more]
HARP OF GOLD elementary
Students will experiment with sound as they create and decorate a harp box with markers, crayons, sheet music and glitter. From Mariella Pace.
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PEN AND INK Gr. 2+
Students will hone visual recognition skills by paying close attention to details of shape, line, and texture as they create a complete ink drawing of one or more natural objects. From Christina Eosco. [read more]
PERSPECTIVE Gr. 4-8
Paula Schinski has tips and ideas on how you can teach your students about perspective. [read more]
UNDER THE SEA Gr. 4-6
Several watercolor techniques are introduced here as students learn about tropical fish, unified composition and contour line. From Rebecca Engelman.
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