Drawing a Bunny

Drawing a Bunny

Last Friday, I lead the children in drawing a basic bunny.  I used basic shapes so it would be super easy.  To keep it a low set up – I used regular black markers for the drawing and let them color them with crayons.   They had a blast adding details. Step One:...
Wrapped Newspaper Tubes

Wrapped Newspaper Tubes

This is a great activity for building handwork capacity.  It requires holding the newspaper tube and wrapping it.  The children love the challenge and the end result.  We made hearts but you could make any shape.   I am such a firm believer in the arts as a powerful...
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...
How to Draw an Elf

How to Draw an Elf

This week we are inside the wonderful tale of the Elves and the Shoemaker.  I love teaching the children how to draw an elf.  It is easy and the results endearing!  I am including my state standards at the bottom of this post that this activity directly addresses. ...