Bunny Grid Drawing Art Lesson Easter Bunny Grid Art Project Easter Grid Draw

In this Bunny Grid Drawing Art Lesson, students recreate a realistic bunny using the classic grid drawing method. They copy a photograph of a bunny in a garden one square at a time, which helps them slow down, observe carefully, understand proportion and draw with more accuracy.

Students then erase the grid lines and shade and color their drawing with pencil crayons, adding depth, texture and realistic fur. The finished piece is a detailed bunny portrait surrounded by spring flowers, a good fit for Easter and spring art in upper elementary and middle school.

WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING

★★★★ “My students loved this assignment. The results of the grid drawing method surprised the students they were so pleased with the results. I always find Ms.Artastic projects easy to prepare for and a favorite with students.” terry H.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE)

• Bunny Grid Drawing Lesson Plan with teaching guidance and discussion prompts
• Original Bunny Reference Photograph
• Reference Image with Grid Overlay to guide accurate copying
• Printable Blank Grid Drawing Template
• Step-by-Step Visual Drawing Demonstration Pages showing how the drawing develops
• Coloring and Shading Instruction Pages for depth, fur texture and highlights
• Grid Drawing Instruction Sheet explaining the technique
• Example Finished Artwork Page to introduce the project
• Art Assessment Rubric for craftsmanship, creativity, effort and process

Materials: pencil, eraser, ruler, pencil crayons or colored pencils, and drawing paper or cardstock.

HOW TO USE IT

Introduce the grid drawing technique and demonstrate how to copy one square at a time. Students draw the grid on their paper, copy the image square by square, then erase the grid lines and shade with pencil crayons to create fur texture, shadows and depth.

The lesson package is ready to print or project. It works for Easter and spring lessons, observational drawing and realism units, and homeschool art.

FAQ

Who can use this resource?

Elementary and middle school art teachers, classroom teachers integrating art, homeschool families and substitute teachers who want a structured drawing activity.

How long does it take?

Most classrooms finish in 2 to 3 class periods, depending on student age, skill level, class length and how detailed students make their shading.

What materials do students need?

Pencil, eraser, ruler, pencil crayons or colored pencils, and drawing paper or cardstock.

Is it editable?

No. It is non-editable.

ALL TEACHER REVIEWS (17)

★★★★★ “I had purchased a product of yours previously so I decided to try another one. This one was a bit more challenging for my students with using grids but I liked seeing them be challenged and still enjoy what they are doing.” Annamarie W.

★★★★ “Great introduction to grid drawing and its hard to find different and new lessons for around Easter. Thank you!” Holly H.

★★★★ “used as a tiered art project the more advanced artists enjoyed the challenge” Shania H.

★★★★ “My students loved this resource! Very well organized and easy to follow.” Amanda R.

★★★★ “My students loved using this resource!” Sarah B.

★★★★ “This is a wonderful resource. Thanks!” Nancy M.

★★★★★ “Fun activity!” Pamela L.

★★★★ “My students loved this!!” Jane M.

★★★★★ “this was a great resource to do before easter” Alyssa S.

★★★★★ “My class had a blast drawing this” Lada k.

★★★★★ “Nice grid drawing” LORI M.

★★★★★ “My students loved this!!” Jennie D.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kathleen McGiveron (Ms Artastic) is an artist who has been featured on NBC LX News and was the featured educator on the cover of OCO Magazine (October 2025). She designs visual art lessons used by teachers and homeschool families around the world. She is the founder of Ms Artastic and hosts the Ms Artastic YouTube Channel and Podcast.

TERMS OF USE

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YOU MAY: use this in creative ways and have as much fun with it as you like. Any clip art may be used as clip art, website graphics, binder covers or bulletin board decorations. Additional licenses are available for school use.

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