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Daily Sketch: String Drawing

Grade Bands: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Cut a piece of string and drop it onto a piece of paper. What do the lines and shapes remind you of? Do you see…

Daily Sketch: Imaginary Animal House

Grade Bands: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Draw an imaginary house for your favorite animal. Decorate the house with details inspired by your animal. Photo by Pamela Crimmins

Daily Sketch: Skyline (Part 2)

A skyline is an outline of dark buildings against a brighter sky. Many cities have skylines that are easy to recognize because of the shapes…

Daily Sketch: Skyline (Part 1)

Build a city with boxes, cans, and other things at home. Start with just a few things, and make a sketch. What kinds of buildings…

Daily Sketch: Portrait

Make a portrait of a special person (or a person in your household) without showing that person. Find a few objects that show what they…

Daily Sketch: Look Closely

Look closely at something really small that you’ve never looked at closely before. What do you notice about it? Is it more interesting than you…

Daily Sketch: Favorite Shoe

Grade Bands: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Draw your favorite shoe. What do you like about it? Is it sporty, colorful, sparkly? For daily life or for a party? Then draw your…

Daily Sketch: Familiar Object

Grade Bands: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Make a drawing of a familiar object. What shapes do you see? What colors do you notice? Photo by Pamela Crimmins