Ages 4–9
KidsAges 7–11Drawing & paintingDrawing lesson
How to draw: Dragon
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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.
Licence: Crayonbird original
Also in: Italiano
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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
- 7 drawing steps
- Open-ended: no right or wrong answers
Age and school year
Made for ages 7–11. That’s Grade 2–6 in the US, Year 3–7 in England, Primary 2–6 in Nigeria and Class 2–6 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
- Invite older children to add their own background, patterns or shading to make the picture theirs.
- Offer a few colours rather than the whole box; a smaller palette leads to careful choices and finished pictures.
- Ask your child to teach you one thing from the sheet; explaining is a great test of understanding.
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