Ages 4–9
Ages 4–9Drawing & paintingDrawing lesson
How to draw: Cat
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Follow the steps one at a time. Add the new lines each time.
Curriculum links
- England NC KS1.AD.TE.1: Use drawing, painting and sculpture to develop and share ideas, experiences and imagination.
- England NC KS2.AD.TE.1: Improve mastery of art and design techniques, including drawing and painting with a range of materials.
- Programmes FR C1.AR.DE.1: Draw and colour to represent or illustrate.
- Programmes FR C3.AR.DE.1: Draw and paint to represent the world, trying out tools and techniques.
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About this activity
What your child practises
Following steps in order, building a picture from simple shapes and confident pencil control.
What’s included
- 6 drawing steps
- Open-ended: no right or wrong answers
Age and school year
Made for ages 4–9. That’s Pre-K – Grade 4 in the US, Reception – Year 5 in England, Nursery 1 – Primary 4 in Nigeria and LKG – Class 4 in India.
How to use it
- Print it at home or school – it fits a standard A4 or US Letter page.
- Write on it on a tablet or touchscreen with a finger or stylus – no printer needed.
Tips for parents and teachers
- Print it again and try a different tool: crayons one day, felt-tips or watercolour pencils the next.
- Chat about the picture while your child works – naming objects, colours and feelings builds vocabulary.
- Let your child mark their own work with the answer key, then talk through any mistakes together.
Good to know
- Time needed
- About 10–15 minutes
- You’ll need
- A printer (or a tablet to work on screen), crayons or coloured pencils and a pencil
- Answer key
- Not needed – there are no right or wrong answers
Learn the ideas behind it
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