Drawing for kids: grades 1–2 step by step

Grades 1–2 (ages 6–8) · 36 videos · Checked and refreshed daily

Quick answer

This playlist has follow-along drawing lessons from Art for Kids Hub, such as "How To Draw An Owl", "How To Draw A Cartoon Dolphin" and folding surprises, plus Scratch Garden's "The Lines Song" and "The Colors Song". Slow a lesson to 0.75x, loop one step with A–B, or press Play all on repeat for art time.

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Videos in this playlist

  1. 1How To Draw An OwlHow To Draw An OwlArt for Kids HubPlay from here Loop
  2. 2How To Draw A Cartoon PenguinHow To Draw A Cartoon PenguinArt for Kids HubPlay from here Loop
  3. 3How To Draw A Cartoon Baby ChickHow To Draw A Cartoon Baby ChickArt for Kids HubPlay from here Loop
  4. 4How To Draw Baby Bird WITH SHAPES! (for young artists)How To Draw Baby Bird WITH SHAPES! (for young artists)Art for Kids HubPlay from here Loop
  5. 5How To Draw A Bird's Nest With EggsHow To Draw A Bird's Nest With EggsArt for Kids HubPlay from here Loop
  6. 6How To Draw A Cartoon DolphinHow To Draw A Cartoon DolphinArt for Kids HubPlay from here Loop
  7. 7How To Draw A Shark With Shapes (young artists)How To Draw A Shark With Shapes (young artists)Art for Kids HubPlay from here Loop
  8. 8How To Draw A Cartoon Beluga WhaleHow To Draw A Cartoon Beluga WhaleArt for Kids HubPlay from here Loop
  9. 9How To Draw A Cute Cartoon NarwhalHow To Draw A Cute Cartoon NarwhalArt for Kids HubPlay from here Loop
  10. 10How To Draw A Funny WhaleHow To Draw A Funny WhaleArt for Kids HubPlay from here Loop
  11. 11How To Draw A SeahorseHow To Draw A SeahorseArt for Kids HubPlay from here Loop
  12. 12How To Draw A Realistic Sea TurtleHow To Draw A Realistic Sea TurtleArt for Kids HubPlay from here Loop
  13. 13How To Draw A Coral ReefHow To Draw A Coral ReefArt for Kids HubPlay from here Loop
  14. 14How To Draw An AxolotlHow To Draw An AxolotlArt for Kids HubPlay from here Loop
  15. 15How To Draw A Cute Kitten Asking A QuestionHow To Draw A Cute Kitten Asking A QuestionArt for Kids HubPlay from here Loop
  16. 16How To Draw A Golden RetrieverHow To Draw A Golden RetrieverArt for Kids HubPlay from here Loop
  17. 17How To Draw A Capybara Holding A HeartHow To Draw A Capybara Holding A HeartArt for Kids HubPlay from here Loop
  18. 18How To Draw A Cute Winter DeerHow To Draw A Cute Winter DeerArt for Kids HubPlay from here Loop
  19. 19How To Draw A Frog Folding SurpriseHow To Draw A Frog Folding SurpriseArt for Kids HubPlay from here Loop
  20. 20How To Draw A Puppy Stack (Folding Surprise)How To Draw A Puppy Stack (Folding Surprise)Art for Kids HubPlay from here Loop
  21. 21How To Draw A Shark Folding Surprise PuppetHow To Draw A Shark Folding Surprise PuppetArt for Kids HubPlay from here Loop
  22. 22How To Draw A Cute Ice Cream ConeHow To Draw A Cute Ice Cream ConeArt for Kids HubPlay from here Loop
  23. 23How To Draw Pizza - PreschoolHow To Draw Pizza - PreschoolArt for Kids HubPlay from here Loop
  24. 24How To Draw Cartoon Cotton CandyHow To Draw Cartoon Cotton CandyArt for Kids HubPlay from here Loop
  25. 25How To Draw A Funny Waffle + Challenge TimeHow To Draw A Funny Waffle + Challenge TimeArt for Kids HubPlay from here Loop
  26. 26How To Draw A Doughnut StackHow To Draw A Doughnut StackArt for Kids HubPlay from here Loop
  27. 27How To Draw Happy Winter MountainsHow To Draw Happy Winter MountainsArt for Kids HubPlay from here Loop
  28. 28How To Draw A Beach Sunset - Blending Gel CrayonsHow To Draw A Beach Sunset - Blending Gel CrayonsArt for Kids HubPlay from here Loop
  29. 29How To Draw A Rain Cloud + SpotlightHow To Draw A Rain Cloud + SpotlightArt for Kids HubPlay from here Loop
  30. 30How To Draw A Log CabinHow To Draw A Log CabinArt for Kids HubPlay from here Loop
  31. 31How To Draw A GuitarHow To Draw A GuitarArt for Kids HubPlay from here Loop
  32. 32How To Draw The White HouseHow To Draw The White HouseArt for Kids HubPlay from here Loop
  33. 33The Colors Song | Art Songs | Scratch GardenThe Colors Song | Art Songs | Scratch GardenScratch GardenPlay from here Loop
  34. 34The Lines Song | Art Songs | Scratch GardenThe Lines Song | Art Songs | Scratch GardenScratch GardenPlay from here Loop
  35. 35The Shape Song | Art Songs | Scratch GardenThe Shape Song | Art Songs | Scratch GardenScratch GardenPlay from here Loop
  36. 36The Texture Song | Art Songs | Scratch GardenThe Texture Song | Art Songs | Scratch GardenScratch GardenPlay from here Loop

Why are step-by-step drawing videos good for grades 1–2?

Children aged 6–8 are building pencil control and learning to see simple shapes inside bigger pictures. Following one line at a time helps them finish a drawing they are proud of, and many go on to draw the same subject their own way.

How do I slow down a drawing lesson?

Lower the speed to 0.75x or 0.5x so the artist's pencil moves at your child's pace. If one step is tricky, such as a dolphin's tail, drag A and B around it and it replays until your child is ready to move on.

Frequently asked questions

What supplies does my child need?

Paper, a pencil, a black marker and crayons or coloured markers are enough for nearly every lesson. Art for Kids Hub usually draws in marker, so pausing before each new line helps.

How do I limit time on a drawing session?

Use the sleep timer to stop after 20 or 30 minutes, or open a single lesson so it ends when the drawing is done. Pausing often turns screen time into drawing time.