Teachers and classrooms: drawing for kids
Drawing in lessons, early finisher work, sub plans and clubs. 17 posts, each with an activity to try and one of Kevin Coulston’s drawing books.
- Why Teachers Should Make Time for DrawingDrawing isn't just for art class. Here's why teachers should make time for drawing across subjects, plus easy ways to fit it into a busy school day.
- Directed Drawing in the Classroom: A Teacher's GuideDirected drawing is a step-by-step drawing lesson that builds listening, sequencing and confidence. A teacher's guide to running it well in class.
- Early Finisher Drawing Activities That Aren't BusyworkEarly finishers need meaningful work, not busywork. Here are drawing activities teachers can use for early finishers that build real skills.
- Homeschool Art Made Simple With Drawing BooksHomeschool art doesn't need to be complicated. Drawing books make art lessons simple, structured and fun. Here's how to build a homeschool art routine.
- Draw First, Then Write: Help for Reluctant WritersReluctant writers? Try drawing first. Drawing before writing helps kids plan, find words and feel confident. Here's how to use draw-then-write prompts.
- Drawing Helps English Language Learners Speak UpDrawing helps English language learners understand, remember and share ideas before their English catches up. Strategies for teachers and parents.
- When Schools Cut Art: Keeping Drawing Alive at HomeWhen schools cut art classes, kids miss out. Here's how families can keep drawing alive at home with books, routines and community programs.
- Kindergarten Readiness: The Drawing Skills That HelpGetting ready for kindergarten? These drawing skills help: holding a crayon, drawing basic shapes and tracing. Simple activities to practise at home.
- Start an After-School Drawing ClubWant to start an after-school drawing club? Here's a simple plan: session structure, supplies, lesson ideas and how to keep kids coming back.
- Drawing Programs for Libraries: An Easy Kids' EventLibrarians: a drawing program is an easy, low-cost kids' event. Here's a ready-to-run plan with a step-by-step lesson, games and book tie-ins.
- Drawing for Sub Plans: A No-Prep LessonNeed a no-prep sub plan? A drawing lesson is easy for any substitute to run. Here's a ready-made grid drawing sub plan for elementary classrooms.
- Sketchnoting for Kids: Drawing to Take NotesSketchnoting mixes doodles and words to take better notes. Learn how kids can use sketchnotes to remember lessons, with easy icons to start.
- Science Journals: Drawing What You ObserveScience journals combine drawing and observation. Learn how kids can keep a science journal at home or school, with labeled sketches and questions.
- Drawing in History Lessons: Picture the PastDrawing brings history to life. Learn how kids can draw historical scenes, timelines and even dinosaurs to understand the past more deeply.
- Draw the Problem: Sketching Math Word ProblemsKids stuck on math word problems? Teach them to draw the problem first. Simple sketches make word problems clearer. Here's how it works.
- Drawing Time as a Classroom RewardDrawing time makes a great classroom reward: calm, creative and educational. Here's how teachers can use drawing as an incentive that kids love.
- Indoor Recess Drawing Ideas for TeachersIndoor recess again? These drawing ideas keep kids happy and calm when it's too cold or wet to go out. Easy, low-prep activities for teachers.