How to Draw the Cat in the Hat

How to Draw the Cat in the Hat

What you will need:  sharpies, red markers, white cardstock. Step 1:  Draw a circle. Step 2:  Draw a straight line on top of the circle.  Make it into a thin rectangle. Step 3:  Draw a rectangle on top of this. Step 4:  Draw the stripes on the hat. Step 5:  Draw two...
How to Draw a Fish and Collage on Painting

How to Draw a Fish and Collage on Painting

This is such a simple drawing project with great results.  We drew the fish for Dr. Seuss week – for “One Fish, Two Fish.”  Use black sharpies to draw the fish and watercolors to decorate. Step One:  Draw a long oval.  Add a circle for an eye.  Draw...
How to Draw a King and Queen

How to Draw a King and Queen

Here are very simple instructions for children to draw a King and a Queen. Step One:  We begin with the Queen.  Begin with a horizon line at bottom of page.  Draw a “U” shape for the face. Step Two:  Draw a straight line across the top of the U.  Draw a...
Make A Shield

Make A Shield

One of the projects I like to do during the Kings and Queens of Hearts unit is a family shield.  I send home a tag board shield and the families decorate it according to my instructions.  This year, my intern, Amanda Mitchell, wanted the children to make the shields...
How to Draw a Castle

How to Draw a Castle

There is something about drawing a castle that really touches a deep place in the hearts of children.  When I taught four year olds – they loved it as much as the kindergarteners.  Something about it.    Another important point is it is super easy.  Here are the...