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These Spring Directed Drawing Lessons are 10 step-by-step drawing activities that help students draw springtime subjects with confidence: duck in the rain, tulips, bird's nest, bird, sheep, birdhouse, ladybug, butterfly, seedling and flower.

They are made for grades 1 to 4 and easy to adapt for Kindergarten or Grade 5. Each page guides students through a structured drawing with simple visual steps, building drawing skills, fine motor control, focus and creative confidence in the classroom or at home.

WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING

★★★★ “I love having this resource. I let my students pick the one they want to do. It never fails that there is some grumbling “i can’t draw”, but when they are finished they love what they accomplish and ask if they can take it home, as opposed to me hanging it up in the hallway. We have used these for inside recess, rewards, gifts, I have even left them in sub plans.” sarah T.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE)

• 10 Spring Directed Drawing Lessons with step-by-step visuals
• Draw-on pages for student sketching or workbook assembly
• Title/cover page and extra drawing pages for making a seasonal directed drawing booklet

HOW TO USE IT

Print single pages or compile all the drawings into a Spring Directed Drawing Workbook. Students can work on the draw-on pages, in their sketchbooks or on blank paper for larger compositions. Use them for spring art lessons, art centers, early finishers, sub plans, mindful drawing and SEL, homeschool art, portfolios or hallway displays.

Encourage students to outline in black marker or fine liner before coloring with crayons, colored pencils, markers or watercolor paint. Each lesson fits a 30 to 45 minute art block and can stretch over several days with color, backgrounds and extra details.

WHAT STUDENTS LEARN

Students follow step-by-step instructions to make recognizable drawings, strengthen line, shape and proportion awareness, build fine motor skills, and explore the Elements of Art: line, shape, space and pattern, while developing focus, patience and independence.

FAQ

What grade levels is this best for?

Grades 1 to 4, and easy to adapt for Kindergarten or Grade 5 by adjusting pacing and simplifying or extending steps.

How long does each lesson take?

Usually 30 to 45 minutes, depending on age and skill level.

What materials do I need?

Pencil, eraser and coloring tools such as crayons, markers, colored pencils or watercolor. A black fine liner or marker for outlining gives a polished look.

Can I pair this with other subjects?

Yes. Combine it with spring writing prompts, science lessons on growth and life cycles, or spring art displays.

ALL TEACHER REVIEWS (12)

★★★★★ “These are great and my kids look forward to doing them! We use a variety of materials on each project so they can see the differences between colored pencils, crayons, markers, pastels, etc. Thank you!” Stephanie J.

★★★★★ “This was so much fun! My first graders love directed drawing and love that they can now do them as part of our centers as well!” Angie C.

★★★★★ “The tulip drawing added a nice touch to our spring bulletin board.” Heidi G.

★★★★★ “These turned out very cute! I was worried they would be too hard for first grade, but we did the tulips and everyone did just fine!” Katheryn D.

★★★★★ “I did the bird nest with my students. They were adorable! Thank you!” Cameron H.

★★★★★ “A fantastic set of spring directed drawing pieces. A life saver for teachers teaching Art.” Samantha R.

★★★★★ “I included these in my emergency sub plans” Kirsten M.

★★★★★ “I chose this to purposefully challenge my students and it definitely worked! I was used to having some type of oral prompt to explain each part as we drew it, but this particular drawing did so through pictures. I really appreciated the variety of choices in the file. It allowed my class to vote on which drawing we would complete.” Teri E.

★★★★★ “Used these for Mother’s Day gifts from my 2nd graders. Even my reluctant artists were so proud of what they created. Loved that no two projects looked alike, but the steps helped everyone jump right in. Thank you!” Kate B.

★★★★★ “My students love these! It makes art come alive for them. Thank you” Hollie A.

★★★★★ “My students enjoyed these directed drawings. They were very proud of their work.” From O.

★★★★★ “Loved giving my students different options to choose from.” Stacia L.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kathleen McGiveron (Ms Artastic) is an artist and educator whose work has been featured on NBC LX News and in OCO Magazine, as the featured educator on the cover of the October 2025 edition. She designs art lessons for kids and educational resources for teachers, and hosts the Ms Artastic YouTube Channel and Podcast.

TERMS OF USE

Images and lessons are copyright products.

YOU MAY: use this resource for classroom, homeschool or personal educational use, and print and project it for student learning.

YOU MAY NOT: share it with other teachers or post it online. Each educator must purchase their own license.

Sincerely,

Ms Artastic