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This Summer Directed Drawing booklet has 10 summer-themed step-by-step drawing lessons for K to 5 students: a flamingo, starfish, bumblebee, bird flying, pufferfish, octopus, ice cream, crab, pineapple and a beach day scene. It suits late spring and June art classes, summer school, homeschool and seasonal units.

Each drawing alternates a step-by-step guide with a student drawing page, so you can print it as a booklet or use pages individually. Directed drawing gives students structure during the busy end-of-year months, with clear visual steps, predictable success, built-in differentiation and display-ready artwork.

WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING

★★★★ “These directed drawings never disappoint! I had to add the summer themed one to my growing collection, my students love them!” Melissa G.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE PDF)

• Teacher lesson plan pages with learning outcomes and competencies
• Materials list
• Socratic discussion questions
• “Teacher Is / Student Does” structured guidance
• 10 summer directed drawings, each with 6 step-by-step visual drawing boxes
• Matching student drawing pages for each drawing

WHAT STUDENTS LEARN

The lessons build line quality and control, shape recognition, proportion awareness, observation skills, drawing confidence and creative expression. Students also strengthen fine motor skills and spatial awareness, and work with the elements of art: line, shape, color, form, space, texture and value.

HOW TO USE IT

Print double-sided and staple into booklets, print individual pages for sketchbooks, or project the steps and have students draw on blank paper. Students can outline in black felt or fine liner before coloring.

You choose the coloring medium: crayons, markers, colored pencils, watercolor, tempera or oil pastels, or rotate mediums to build technique variety.

FAQ

Who can use this resource?

Elementary classroom teachers, art teachers, homeschool families, substitute teachers, summer school programs and after-school art clubs. It works well for grades K to 5 and can be adapted for older elementary students.

How can I use it?

For end-of-year art projects, summer units, calm-down drawing sessions, sub plans, early finisher activities, sketchbook lessons or structured drawing warm-ups.

How long does it take?

Each directed drawing can be completed in 1 class period. Detailed coloring, backgrounds or mixed media may extend it to 2 or 3 classes, depending on age, skill level and time available.

ALL TEACHER REVIEWS (81)

★★★★★ “I love to do directed drawings with my students.” Cindy S.

★★★★★ “My class loved doing these!” Cassie L.

★★★★★ “So cute! Kids loved these!” Diana D.

★★★★★ “Directed drawings are always a hit with my students!” Anna A.

★★★★★ “Perfect for fun, end of year activities!” Elementary C.

★★★★★ “The drawings are so cute.” Suzann S.

★★★★★ “These were a great introduction to a writing prompt while teaching summer school!” ASHLEY L.

★★★★★ “My students and I really enjoyed these drawings.” Jennifer M E.

★★★★★ “My students enjoyed doing these back in the last week of school.” Sara M.

★★★★★ “Cute ideas! My students loved these directed drawings.” Rebecca B.

★★★★★ “Fun directed draw for the end of the year.” Jessica G.

★★★★★ “These are super cute!” Analisa P.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kathleen McGiveron is the creator of Ms Artastic, an art educator, curriculum designer and entrepreneur who makes art education structured, accessible and confidence-building for all learners. She has been featured on NBC LX News and was the Featured Educator on the cover of OCO Magazine (October 2025 edition). Her resources support classroom teachers and homeschool families with practical visual art lessons.

TERMS OF USE

This resource is copyrighted by Ms Artastic (2018). All images and lessons are copyrighted products. Purchase grants use for one teacher only. Please purchase additional licenses for colleagues.

YOU MAY: use it in your classroom or homeschool, and print and distribute it to your students.

YOU MAY NOT: share it digitally with other teachers, upload it to blogs, websites or shared drives, or resell or redistribute it.

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Ms Artastic