Step-by-step drawing guides might be the solution you didn’t know you needed. Save time and provide fresh inspiration with these simple ideas.

Early Finishers

It happens to all of us. There’s always that one student who manages to finish the assignment way before everyone else. Set up drawing guides in a space where students can easily access them when they have extra time. Switch them out periodically to keep things interesting. It keeps kids busy while keeping things fresh.

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Lesson Support

You’re excited to start a Wayne Thiebaud inspired lesson but you know students will need visual inspiration to get started. Using references and how-to-draw guides add support and help students through the planning stages of lesson. Using something like this Sweet Treat drawing guide will help students see what is possible.

Centers

Are you a TAB/Choice teacher? Periodically adding new directed drawing guides to your drawing center for a fresh update can reignite excitement throughout the year. If you like this idea, you may want to check out my Growing Bundle .

Shake Up Your Routine

Try mixing things up in your lesson sequencing. Instead of starting with an intro and direct instruction, jump right into a sketch instead.  Follow up with a quick share and transition into the lesson for the day.

Art Sub Plans

It’s rare for substitutes to have art backgrounds. Having step-by-step drawing guides on hand to use as art sub plans is a quick and easy way for students to be successful and the sub to feel confident teaching. Plus you won’t have to do much explaining in your plans with the steps already in place!

Directed Drawing guides for kids are so valuable and versatile in the classroom.

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