Spring into Drawing: Easy Daffodil Directed Drawing for Kindergarten!
Spring is a season of fresh beginnings, bright colors, and beautiful blooms—making it the perfect time for a daffodil-directed drawing lesson!
If you’re looking for a simple yet creative way to introduce your students to drawing, writing, and seasonal learning, this Easy Daffodil Directed Drawing is just the thing. Available as a printable pack in my TpT store and included in Fun Drawing Bundle 2, this step-by-step drawing makes it easy for young artists to gain confidence, develop fine motor skills, and express themselves creatively.
Why Start with Drawing?
In early childhood classrooms, drawing before writing helps young learners develop their storytelling skills, fine motor control, and confidence with a pencil. Before children can write detailed sentences, they can express their thoughts visually—and what better way than with a cheerful spring daffodil?By starting with a playful, engaging drawing activity, we set the stage for rich conversations, early writing experiences, and a sense of accomplishment that carries over into literacy learning.
A Fun & Easy Way to Draw a Daffodil!
One of the best things about this directed drawing is that it starts with a simple number 8! From there, a few extra strokes transform it into a beautiful daffodil.After the basic steps, students are encouraged to add their own creative touches—whether it's a whole field of flowers, a buzzing bee, or a bright blue spring sky.
This balance of structure and creativity makes the activity fun for all learners—even those who are hesitant about drawing.
Bringing Seasonal Learning into the Classroom
Daffodils are a perfect theme for exploring:
- The Seasons – What happens in spring? Why do flowers bloom?
- The Color Yellow – Bright, happy, and full of warmth!
- Nature & Growth – How do daffodils grow from bulbs?
- Fine Motor Skills – Drawing, tracing, coloring, and writing!
Quick & Easy Lesson Guide for Busy Teachers
Want a simple plan to bring this into your classroom? Here’s a step-by-step guide to make it low-prep and stress-free:Day 1: Explore & Scribble
- Read a Spring Story – Choose a book about spring, flowers, or nature.
- Scribble & Doodle – Let students practice free drawing on scrap paper.
- Talk About Daffodils – Show pictures or real flowers if possible!
- Model the Drawing – Start with the number 8, then follow the steps.
- Use Printable Page or Large Paper – Let students follow along.
- Encourage Creative Additions – Backgrounds, colors, extra flowers!
- Make a Word List – Brainstorm words about daffodils together.
- Model a Simple Sentence – “Daffodils bloom in spring.”
- Encourage Student Writing – Use printable writing pages or journals.
- Let Students Share Their Work – Talk about their drawings.
- Create a Spring Bulletin Board – A cheerful display of daffodils & writing!
Ready to Get Started?
You can grab the Easy Daffodil Directed Drawing Pack in my TpT store here or find it in Fun Drawing Bundle 2.This activity is perfect for morning work, art lessons, writing centers, or Fun Fridays—and it’s teacher-friendly with minimal prep.
Happy Spring & Happy Drawing!