Spring is the perfect time for kindergarten to explore creativity with a simple, engaging, and skill-building art activity. Our Little Lamb Directed Drawing is designed for kindergarten teachers looking for a no-fuss, high-impact art lesson that blends drawing, handwriting, and early literacy. Plus, it’s just plain adorable!
Why You’ll Love This Little Lamb Drawing Activity
- Easy for Beginners – The drawing starts with a fluffy cloud shape, making it a great introduction to breaking down images into simple lines and curves.
- Handwriting & Fine Motor Fun – Instead of just coloring in the wool, students use small, controlled loopy scribbles to create texture. This technique strengthens pencil grip, encourages precision, and builds essential pre-writing skills.
- Literacy Integration – The letter L is for Little Lamb! This project naturally connects with phonics, letter formation, and word recognition. After drawing, have students brainstorm and list other L words or use the included writing pages to extend the lesson.
- Crayon Resist Magic – Want to add an extra layer of creativity? Use white crayon for the wooly loops and let students paint over with watercolors to reveal a beautiful resist effect! It’s a wonderful way to explore mixed media and get those “oohs” and “ahhs” in the classroom.
How to Use This Drawing in Your Classroom
- Morning Work or Centers – A calm, focused start to the day.
- Writing Extension – Add a sentence starter like “My little lamb is…”
- Spring or Farm Unit Art – Pair with a farm animal read-aloud for a cross-curricular lesson.
- Handwriting Warm-Up – Perfect for practicing loop strokes and grip control.
Ready to bring this woolly wonder into your classroom? Find it here → Little Lamb Directed Drawing
Let’s get drawing! 🐑💛 Have you tried a directed drawing lesson with your students?
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