Packed full of activities, videos and quizzes this KS1 Bitesize guide celebrates World Art Day. What is drawing? Learn about the different tools and materials used in mark making.

Looking for creative drawing art lessons for pupils in KS1? Teach children how to draw faces, animals, and more with step-by-step tutorials, animations, and drawing worksheets.

In this lesson, we will think about what it means to be 'good' at drawing. We will experiment with mark making in our sketch book and use a variety of media; pencils, crayons, pastels, felt tips and chalk to begin to explore the different outcomes these tools create. Why is colour important in art?

Sketch - A quick drawing. Artist - A person who uses a skill or their imagination to make art, such as painting, sculpture, music or writing.

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Art & Design KS1 Y1 lessons. Exploring mark-making & line, different materials & shapes, observational drawing & a collaborative class piece.

In this lesson, we will think about what it means to be 'good' at drawing. We will experiment with mark making in our sketch book and use a variety of media; pencils, crayons, pastels, felt tips and chalk to begin to explore the different outcomes these tools create.

This sheet is designed for children in years 1 & 2 and can be stuck to the inside of each child’s sketch book. The activities are used to complement the skills you are already teaching as part of your art & design curriculum yet also great for those children who may finish their work quickly.