Back to School Cartoon Grid Drawing Worksheets Back to School Drawing Activities

This Back to School Cartoon Grid Drawing resource helps students in Grades 1 to 4 build drawing confidence one square at a time. Students copy a cartoon image from the example grid into the blank grid beside it, which helps them slow down, focus and feel successful.

The cheerful, kid-friendly cartoons are drawn by Kathleen McGiveron (Ms Artastic): backpack, book, pencil, pen, apple, ruler, pencil case, lunch box, glue, wax crayon, felt marker, sticky note, laptop, desk, owl, bookworm, paintbrush, sandwich, shoe and mouse with pencil.

WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING

★★★★ “These art activities are fantastic for teaching kids to follow directions, add details, scale pictures, and practice their drawing skills. The kids absolutely love them and stay engaged throughout. A perfect blend of fun and learning” Tattle T.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE PDF)

• 1 Resource Cover Page
• 1 Instructions and Classroom Ideas Page explaining cartoon grid drawing and its benefits
• 1 How to Use Grid Draws Page with step-by-step teacher directions
• 1 Classroom Use Ideas Page with five ways to use the resource
• 1 Back to School Grid Drawings Booklet Cover, a student title page with a name line
• 1 Back to School KWL Page for what students know, wonder and learn about the school year
• 1 Back to School Poem Page
• 20 Back to School Cartoon Grid Drawing Worksheets
• 1 Back to School Art Challenge Page with an extra grid drawing activity
• 1 Back to School Drawing Prompt Page where students draw themselves as a superhero with a custom costume, special powers and a symbol for their strengths

HOW TO USE IT

Use the pages for back to school art lessons, drawing centers, early finishers, sub plans, homeschool art or fine motor practice. They work as a quiet independent activity, a guided lesson or a booklet students work through over time.

Grid drawing breaks an image into small sections, so students notice lines, shapes and spacing more clearly. It is a good fit for students who say they can't draw or feel nervous starting an artwork.

FAQ

Who is this for?

Art teachers, classroom teachers, homeschool educators, substitute teachers and primary teachers working with Grades 1 to 4.

How long does it take?

It depends on the image, the student's age and whether they add color. Some pages fit in one class, and a full booklet can stretch across several classes.

Is it editable?

No. It is a non-editable PDF.

What skills does it support?

Fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, observation, attention to detail, drawing confidence, creative thinking and early artistic development.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kathleen McGiveron (Ms Artastic) is an artist who has been featured on NBC LX News and designs art lessons for kids and educational resources for teachers. She is the founder of Ms Artastic and hosts the Ms Artastic YouTube Channel and Podcast.

TERMS OF USE

Images and lessons are copyright products.

YOU MAY: use this in creative ways and have as much fun with it as you like. Additional licenses are available for school use.

YOU MAY NOT: use this on OutSchool, put it on your blog, share it with other teachers, administration or districts (admin can buy additional licenses), sell it, give it out for free or photocopy it for others.

Sincerely,

Ms Artastic

ALL TEACHER REVIEWS (3)

★★★★ “Great introductory art activities for back to school.” Angela C.

★★★★ “My students really enjoyed drawing and this became their new favorite thing!” Stephanie L.

★★★ “My 8th graders have enjoyed using these as they are leaving to use the grid drawing method. Even if they are 13 & 14, they’re still kids and love these images!” Amee B.