Do you ever feel pressured when asked to draw something? I know I sometimes do! When our 3rd grade class decided to draw a penguin, I thought it would be a challenge. But I was wrong! We loved this penguin drawing activity so much that we also created a polar bear drawing!
Read on to learn how you can draw a penguin too! And don’t miss the awesome list of penguin-themed books below to encourage reading along with this activity.
Why You’ll Love This Activity
This How to Draw a Penguin directed drawing activity is perfect for all ages! I’ve used it in the classroom, with my own children, and even with a large group of women as a Christmas ice breaker. It’s also a fun family Christmas activity!
It’s hilarious to see who can follow directions, and you’ll know by how their penguin drawing turns out!
I often get asked if I have more directed drawing activities. You can find them my favorite collection of Directed Drawings HERE.
How to Draw a Penguin Drawing Supplies
- Direction sheet: How to Draw a Penguin
- Crayons or colored pencils: We prefer this type of crayons or colored pencils
- White paper: Construction paper or card stock works best.
How to Draw a Penguin Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Prepare Your Materials: Give children a copy of the instructions and start with a draft. They can use their journals or dry erase boards.
- Model the Drawing: Show them how to draw the pictures using simple shapes. Many children are overwhelmed by details but are surprised at how easy it is once they try!
- Highlight Transitional Words: Point out words like “first,” “next,” “then,” “last,” and “finally.”
- Final Copy: Pass out new paper and encourage students to make their final copy.
- Enjoy and Share: Display the drawings proudly!
A Fun Classroom Idea:
One teacher hung a class set of penguin drawings in the hallway and added a “FREE TAKE ONE” envelope with How to Draw a Penguin sheets inside. Other classes loved taking the directions to try the drawing with their friends and families!
Penguin-Themed Books to Enjoy
If You Were A Penguin by Florence Minor
Where Is My Butt? by Donald Budge
Tacky the Penguin by Helen Lester
My Popper’s Penguins by Richard and Florence Atwater
Polar Opposites by Erik Brooks
The Emperor’s Egg by Martin Jenkins
Animals in Winter by Henrietta Bancroft
Click here for more fun drawing activities for kids of all ages:
Collection of Directed Drawings
Messy Monster Directed Drawing
Click Here: How to Draw a Penguin
