Grid Drawing Practice for Middle & High School, Drawing Skills for Homeschool

This Grid Drawing Practice Pack gives middle and high school students skill-building drawing practice using 10 original photographs and matching grid templates. Students practice observational drawing, proportion and detail while building confidence in their drawing skills.

Grid drawing helps artists accurately copy or enlarge an image by breaking it into smaller sections. By focusing on one square at a time, students improve proportion, detail and spatial awareness. It suits beginners and more experienced students, and no special materials are needed: students can use pencil, charcoal, markers or any drawing medium they have.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE, AMERICAN ENGLISH)

• 10 Original Photographs with grid lines
• 10 Blank Grid Templates for student drawing practice
• How to Use a Grid Drawing Template student instructions
• How to Grid Draw step-by-step guide for students
• Art Medium Suggestions to encourage experimenting with different tools
• Workbook Cover Page

Grid drawing images: barn in winter, ducks, cat portrait, daffodil, spotted towhee bird, crocus flower, cat full body, bee pollinating flowers, varied thrush bird, and foggy landscape with water reflection.

HOW TO USE IT

Use the pages for homeschool art lessons, fast finishers (keep them in a grid drawing folder), bell ringers and warm-ups, sub plans and emergency absences, maternity leave plans, or self-paced drawing practice where students work at their own level and speed.

To prep, print and store a set in your sub tub, photocopy templates for art centers or independent practice, laminate the instruction pages for long-term use, or show the pages under a document camera or on a projector for class demonstrations.

FAQ

Who is this for?

Middle and high school students, homeschool families looking for self-directed drawing lessons, and art teachers who need fast finisher activities, warm-ups or sub plans.

What materials do students need?

No special materials. Students can use pencil, charcoal, markers or any drawing medium they prefer.

What skills does it build?

Observational drawing, proportion, detail, shading, precision and focus.

Is it editable?

No. It is non-editable.

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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

YOU MAY: use this resource for personal use, classroom instruction or homeschool education.

YOU MAY NOT: post it online for free access, resell it, or share it with other educators. Additional licenses must be purchased for multiple users.

Sincerely,

Ms Artastic

ALL TEACHER REVIEWS (2)

★★★ “A fun art project that students enjoyed overall” MRS F.

★★★ “Sent home in packets when our school closed because of Covid. Students did the activities and then sent photos back to me. They seemed to enjoy the activities.” Denise S.