Autumn Cartoon Grid Drawing Worksheets Autumn Drawing Activities for Kids

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

The 20 autumn grid drawing worksheets use playful cartoon images drawn by Kathleen McGiveron (Ms Artastic). They support observation skills, fine motor development, hand eye coordination, attention to detail and creative confidence: autumn leaf, pumpkin, squirrel, owl, pinecone, fox, corn, deer, scarecrow, hedgehog, apple, racoon, bonfire, crow, harvest basket, bat, gourd, moth, salamander and fallen leaf.

WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING

★★★★ “I used these with my 5th grade art students who previously have struggled with grid drawing. I like that these were small and less intimidating. Good variety of fall themed subjects too!” Sowmia K.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE PDF)

• 1 Resource Cover Page
• 1 Instructions and Classroom Ideas Page explaining the purpose and benefits of cartoon grid drawing
• 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 Autumn Grid Drawings Booklet Cover Page, a student title page with a name line
• 1 Autumn KWL Page
• 1 Autumn Poem Page
• 20 Autumn Cartoon Grid Drawing Worksheets
• 1 Autumn Art Challenge Page with an extra cartoon grid drawing activity
• 1 Autumn Drawing Prompt Page, where students imagine they are tiny explorers among giant pumpkins, acorns or leaves

HOW TO USE IT

Use the worksheets for autumn and fall art lessons, early finishers, art centers, sub plans, morning work, homeschool art and fine motor practice. They work as a quiet independent activity, a guided art lesson or a booklet students complete over time.

Because students focus on one small section at a time, they notice lines, shapes and spacing more clearly. This can make a real difference for students who say they "can't draw" or feel nervous starting an artwork.

FAQ

Who can use this resource?

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

How long will it take?

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

Is it editable?

No. It is a non-editable PDF.

ALL TEACHER REVIEWS (3)

★★★★ “These are fun, engaging and easy for a non art teacher to implement. Thanks!” Tattle T.

★★★★ “These are so cute. A little tricky for if this is the first time students are seeing grid drawing, but if they know how to use it these are awesome. Love the art!” Kayley D.

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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. For clip art, you may use the images as clip art, website graphics, binder covers or bulletin board decorations. 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