It’s Friday, perfect for learning how to draw a pterodactyl dinosaur! Now your t-rex has a super cool friend, too. If you haven’t drawn a t-rex yet, be sure to check out that post. I had so much fun showing Chucker’s how to draw this guy, simply because of his reaction after we were done. […]
How To Draw Three Spring Flowers
I loved teaching Hadley how to draw three spring flowers! I hope your kids have fun following along with us. Watch How To Draw Three Spring Flowers
How To Draw A Bee
Bees are not exactly a family favorite around here. Last summer, Chuckers went to check the mailbox and on his way back to the house a bee stung him right on the side of the neck. He came running into the house yelling, “I got stung! I got stung!” Mom and Hads came to the […]
How To Draw A Robot Crab
Finally, how to draw a robot crab! We’re excited to do another how to draw! Thought I’d surprise Chuckers with a cool one, his eyes almost fell out of his skull when I told him we were going to draw a robot crab. Materials Pencil, crayon, or marker Paper Watch How To Draw A Robot […]
Teaching Kids How To Draw From Life: How To Draw A Tree
This post is the first of a new series of drawing activities for (slightly older) kids. Don’t worry, we’ll still do the simple How To Draw projects. My little Chuckers (7 years old) has expressed an interest in drawing things more realistically. He’s also getting to that stage where he has just enough focus and […]
How To Shade A Cone
Here’s another shading post, How To Shade A Cone. Learning how to shade and draw simple objects is a great place to start teaching kids. As they get older they’ll learn how to combine shapes to make more complicated objects. For example, they could use this cone and a sphere to draw a very realistic […]
How To Draw An Easter Bunny
What’s cuter than a bunny, how about an Easter bunny? Well, I’m really not sure what makes this bunny so Easter-ish…let’s leave that up to your kids to figure out. Maybe he needs a few Easter eggs around him 🙂 Watch How To Draw An Easter Bunny
How To Shade A Cube
Shading a cube is really easy, especially compared to shading other objects. This how to shade a cube video shows you how simple it really is. Also, check out how to draw a 3D box in case your kids want more box fun. Materials Paper Charcoal or pencil Kneaded erasure I realized that we didn’t use […]
Stabilo Woody Review
One of our awesome readers had so many good things to say about the Stabilo Woody. We thought we had to try them and do our own Stabilo Woody Review.
Easy Pop-Up Frog
My kids LOVE pop-up books, so making their own pop-up frog was a complete hit!
How To Draw A Manta Ray
Super easy step by step instructions for kids on how to draw a manta ray! Watch the short video and download the free printable.
How To Draw A Baby Chick
Super simple step by step for kids on how to draw a baby chick! Watch the short video and download the free printable!
Oil Pastel Art Project – Monarch Butterfly
Fun and free how to use oil pastels for kids! This oil pastel art project is of a Monarch Butterfly. Download the free print and follow along!
10 Free Coloring Pages – Bug Symmetry
Fun symmetry art activity for kids! Download these 10 free coloring pages and let your kids at it.
How To Draw A Snake
Just for kids, how to draw a snake! Not any ol’ snake, a COBRA!
How To Draw A Dog
Simple instructions on how to draw the cutest dog on this planet!
How To Draw A Scorpion
Really simple instructions on how to draw a scorpion for kids. Watch the short video, and download the free printable instructions.
Intro To Pastels For Kids: How To Blend With Oil Pastels
Fun and quick how to blend with oil pastels tutorial for kids! Watch the short video, and download the free printable activity.
How To Draw A Horse
This is dad’s favorite how to yet! It’s one of the hardest instructions we’ve done, but it’s still fun!
How To Draw A Princess
Really simple instructions for kids on how to draw a princess! Also watch the funny video and download the free step by steps.
Intro To Pastels For Kids: About Pastels
This is the first part in a series of intro to pastels for kids posts. I was at the art store looking to pick up a few more pastels, and had a thought—I bet other parents are really confused when they look at the selection of pastels to buy. I know I was!
The Two Most Important Art Supplies
I get asked often, “What art the two most important art supplies?” Easy…
How To Draw A Ladybug
Simple step by step instructions on how to draw a ladybug, perfect for really young artists. Watch the video and download the free steps.
How To Draw A Spider
Simple step by step instructions on how to draw a spider. Watch the short video, and download the free instructions.
How To Draw A Penguin
Ok, this how to draw a penguin was specifically for my little Hads. That’s why it may look extremely easy. Hads is three, so activities involving few steps and simple shapes seem perfect for her.
How To Draw A Rose
Valentines is coming up! Help your kids learn how to draw that perfect rose for that perfect person, even if that perfect person is you 😉
How To Shade A Cylinder With Charcoal
This how to shade a cylinder is the second post in a series that we’re working on. The first post, was…
How To Paint A Snowflake With Symmetry
How to paint a snowflake with symmetry is a great art activity for the young artists! This is also a fun activity to do over and over, while trying different shapes and designs.
How To Draw A Wreath
It was fun filming how to draw a wreath with my little Hads. She had a lot of fun to, even though…
3D Rudolf Cutout Art Project
It’s a 3D Rudolf Cutout! Hads got all giggly when she saw him, so I hope your kids enjoy him too. Materials Scissors Tape or glue Rudolf printout (either print on white or color paper) Rudolf Cutout Step By Step 1. Download and print cutout. You can simply print on white paper and have your […]