Develop fine motor abilities and the skills of observation with this squash drawing activity for kids!
Just as there is no one right way to do a drawing, there is no one right way to START a drawing.
That is probably one of the trickiest aspects of drawing.
The getting started.
Some kids are able to dive right into the creation of a draw. Some kids need a bit more coaching through the process.
This observational squash drawing for kids is the perfect opportunity to practice the skill of drawing, while also developing observation skills and paving the path for learning about plant growth process.
Here’s how we did it.
Supplies:
- A squash
- Paper
- Pen
Directions:
- Spend a moment observing the squash. What shapes do you see? Colors? Textures?
- Discuss that you will be creating a PEN drawing of the squash. Since you are using pen, you won’t be able to erase any mistakes. If you make a mistake – just keep drawing. You can always add details to later to change a mistake into something new.
- Most plants have a central stem. This is a good place to start a drawing of a squash – at the central stem.
- Next it is usually easiest to draw the outer edges, or outline, of the squash.
- Finally is the time for details and texture. Draw the simple details first, then you can get more complicated.
- If you want to change this art activity into a STEAM activity, label each part of the squash plant you have drawn.
Looking for another squash activity? Check out this blog post on creating Pumpkin Paintings using washable marker.
Needing a Halloween activity to celebrate fall? Check out this Halloween Activity Pack for preschool and kindergarten students. Each of the 10 activities can be prepped in 5 minutes or less!
Happy creating!
