How to Draw: Winter Sweater
Ages 5–10 · 6 minutes · Art
Cozy up with this warm winter sweater
Required materials: pencil, paper, coloring utensils
In this step-by-step directed drawing, students will be guided through a winter sweater drawing.
Part of
Standards alignment
Common Core State Standards
- K.G.B.5 — Model shapes in the world by building shapes from components (e.g., sticks and clay balls) and drawing shapes.
Alabama
- MA19.K.22 — Model shapes in the world by building them from sticks, clay balls, or other components and by drawing them.
- MA19.K.23 — Use simple shapes to compose larger shapes.
Alaska
- K.G.5 — Build shapes (e.g., using sticks and clay) and draw shapes.
Arizona
- K.G.B.5 — Model shapes in the world by building shapes from components (e.g., sticks and clay balls) and drawing shapes.
Arkansas
- 2.GM.1 — Identify, describe, and draw two-dimensional shapes. • Shapes include: triangles, regular pentagons, regular hexagons, and quadrilaterals (square, rectangle, trapezoid, parallelogram, rhombus)
- K.GM.5 — Compose and draw shapes found in the world using objects (e.g., straws, toothpicks, clay balls).
California
- K.G.B.5 — Model shapes in the world by building shapes from components (e.g., sticks and clay balls) and drawing shapes.
- 1.G.A.2 — Compose two-dimensional shapes (rectangles, squares, trapezoids, triangles, half-circles, and quarter-circles) or three-dimensional shapes (cubes, right rectangular prisms, right circular cones, and right circular cylinders) to create a composite shape, and compose new shapes from the composite shape.
Colorado
- K.G.B.5 — Model shapes in the world by building shapes from components (e.g., sticks and clay balls) and drawing shapes.
- P.G.A.4 — Compose simple shapes to form larger shapes.
- RWC20-GR.1-S.1-GLE.2-EO.d — Give and follow simple two-step directions.
Connecticut
- K.G.B.5 — Model shapes in the world by building shapes from components (e.g., sticks and clay balls) and drawing shapes.
- 1.G.A.2 — Compose two-dimensional shapes (rectangles, squares, trapezoids, triangles, half-circles, and quarter-circles) or three-dimensional shapes (cubes, right rectangular prisms, right circular cones, and right circular cylinders) to create a composite shape, and compose new shapes from the composite shape.
Delaware
- K.G.B.5 — Model shapes in the world by building shapes from components (e.g., sticks and clay balls) and drawing shapes.
- 1.G.A.2 — Compose two-dimensional shapes (rectangles, squares, trapezoids, triangles, half-circles, and quarter-circles) or three-dimensional shapes (cubes, right rectangular prisms, right circular cones, and right circular cylinders) to create a composite shape, and compose new shapes from the composite shape.
Florida
- ELA.K.C.1.5 — With guidance and support from adults, improve drawing and writing, as needed, by planning, revising, and editing.
- SC.K.N.1.4 — Observe and create a visual representation of an object which includes its major features.
- MA.1.GR.1.4 — Given a real-world object, identify parts that are modeled by two- and three-dimensional figures. Figures are limited to semi-circles, triangles, rectangles, squares and hexagons, spheres, cubes, rectangular prisms, cones and cylinders.
Georgia
- K.GSR.8.3 — Use basic shapes to represent specific shapes found in the environment by creating models and drawings.
- 1.GSR.4.1 — Identify common two-dimensional shapes and three-dimensional figures, sort and classify them by their attributes and build and draw shapes that possess defining attributes.
Hawaii
- K.G.B.5 — Model shapes in the world by building shapes from components (e.g., sticks and clay balls) and drawing shapes.
- 1.G.A.2 — Compose two-dimensional shapes (rectangles, squares, trapezoids, triangles, half-circles, and quarter-circles) or three-dimensional shapes (cubes, right rectangular prisms, right circular cones, and right circular cylinders) to create a composite shape, and compose new shapes from the composite shape.
Idaho
- K.G.B.5 — Model shapes in the world by building shapes from components/materials and drawing shapes.
- 1.G.A.2 — Compose two-dimensional (rectangles, squares, trapezoids, triangles, half-circles, and quarter-circles) or three-dimensional shapes (cubes, right rectangular prisms, right circular cones, and right circular cylinders) to create a composite shape, and compose new shapes from the composite shape.
- 2.G.A.1 — Recognize and draw shapes having specified attributes, such as a given number of angles or a given number of equal faces. Identify triangles, squares, rectangles, rhombi, trapezoids, pentagons, hexagons, octagons, and cubes.
Illinois
- K.G.B.5 — Model shapes in the world by building shapes from components (e.g., sticks and clay balls) and drawing shapes.
Indiana
- K.CC.5 — Follow simple two or three-step oral directions.
- 1.G.1 — Distinguish between defining attributes of two- and three-dimensional shapes (e.g., triangles are closed and three-sided) versus non-defining attributes (e.g., color, orientation, overall size). Create and draw two-dimensional shapes with defining attributes.
Iowa
- K.G.B.5 — Model shapes in the world by building shapes from components and drawing shapes. For example, sticks and clay balls.
- 1.G.A.2 — Compose two-dimensional shapes (rectangles, squares, trapezoids, triangles, half-circles, and quarter-circles) or threedimensional shapes (cubes, rectangular prisms, cones and cylinders) to create a composite shape, and compose new shapes from the composite shape. Students do not need to learn formal names for these shapes.
Kansas
- K.G.5 — Model shapes in the world by building shapes from components (e.g. sticks and clay balls) and drawing shapes.
Kentucky
- KY.1.G.1 — Distinguish between defining attributes versus non-defining attributes; build and draw shapes to possess defining attributes.
Louisiana
- K.G.B.5 — Model shapes in the world by building shapes from components (e.g., sticks and clay balls) and drawing shapes.
Maine
- K.G.B.5 — Model shapes in the world by building shapes from components (e.g., sticks and clay balls) and drawing shapes.
Maryland
- K.G.B.5 — Model shapes in the world by building shapes from components (e.g., sticks and clay balls) and drawing shapes.
- L.PK.2.d — Develop fine motor skills necessary to control and sustain handwriting.
Massachusetts
- K.G.B.5 — Model shapes in the world by building shapes from components (e.g., sticks and clay balls) and drawing shapes.
Michigan
- K.G.B.5 — Model shapes in the world by building shapes from components (e.g., sticks and clay balls) and drawing shapes.
- 1.G.A.2 — Compose two-dimensional shapes (rectangles, squares, trapezoids, triangles, half-circles, and quarter-circles) or three-dimensional shapes (cubes, right rectangular prisms, right circular cones, and right circular cylinders) to create a composite shape, and compose new shapes from the composite shape.
Minnesota
- K.3.1.3 — Use basic shapes and spatial reasoning to model objects in the real-world. For example: A cylinder can be used to model a can of soup. Another example: Find as many rectangles as you can in your classroom. Record the rectangles you found by making drawings.
Mississippi
- 1.G.2 — Compose two-dimensional shapes (rectangles, squares, trapezoids, triangles, half-circles, and quarter-circles) or three-dimensional shapes (cubes, right rectangular prisms, right circular cones, and right circular cylinders) to create a composite shape, and compose new shapes from the composite shape.
- K.G.5 — Model objects in the world by drawing two-dimensional shapes and building three-dimensional shapes.
Missouri
- 2.SL.1.A.b — following three-step instructions, according to classroom expectations
- K.GM.C.9 — Draw or model simple two-dimensional shapes.
- 1.SL.1.A.c — following two-step instructions, according to classroom expectations
Montana
- K.G.B.5 — Model shapes in the world from a variety of cultural contexts, including those of Montana American Indians, by building shapes from components (e.g., sticks and clay balls) and drawing shapes.
Nebraska
- LA.2.SL.1.e — Complete a task following multi-step directions.
- LA.3.SL.1.e — Complete a task following multi-step directions.
Nevada
- K.G.B.5 — Model shapes in the world by building shapes from components (e.g., sticks and clay balls) and drawing shapes.
- 1.G.A.2 — Compose two-dimensional shapes (rectangles, squares, trapezoids, triangles, half-circles, and quarter-circles) or three-dimensional shapes (cubes, right rectangular prisms, right circular cones, and right circular cylinders) to create a composite shape, and compose new shapes from the composite shape.
New Hampshire
- K.G.B.5 — Model shapes in the world by building shapes from components (e.g., sticks and clay balls) and drawing shapes.
New Jersey
- K.G.B.5 — Model shapes in the world by building shapes from components (e.g., sticks and clay balls) and drawing shapes.
- 1.G.A.2 — Compose two-dimensional shapes (rectangles, squares, trapezoids, triangles, half-circles, and quarter-circles) or three-dimensional shapes (cubes, right rectangular prisms, right circular cones, and right circular cylinders) to create a composite shape, and compose new shapes from the composite shape.
New Mexico
- K.G.B.5 — Model shapes in the world by building shapes from components (e.g., sticks and clay balls) and drawing shapes.
New York
- NY-K.G.5 — Model objects in their environment by building and/or drawing shapes.
- NY-1.G.2 — Compose two-dimensional shapes (rectangles, squares, trapezoids, triangles, half-circles, and quarter-circles) or three-dimensional shapes (cubes, right rectangular prisms, right circular cones, and right circular cylinders) to create a composite shape, and compose new shapes from the composite shape.
North Carolina
- NC.K.G.5 — Model shapes in the world by: • Building and drawing triangles, rectangles, squares, hexagons, circles. • Building cubes, cones, spheres, and cylinders.
- NC.K.G.6 — Compose larger shapes from simple shapes.
North Dakota
- 1.GM.G.4 — Compose a geometric shape or solid by combining multiple two-dimensional shapes and/or three-dimensional solids (squares, circles, triangles, rectangles, trapezoids, rhombuses, pentagons, hexagons, octagons, cubes, spheres, cylinders, cones, triangular prisms, and rectangular prisms).
Ohio
- K.G.5 — Model shapes in the world by building shapes from components, e.g., sticks and clay balls, and drawing shapes.
- 1.G.2 — Compose two-dimensional shapes (rectangles, squares, trapezoids, triangles, half-circles, and quarter-circles) or three-dimensional shapes (cubes, right rectangular prisms, right circular cones, and right circular cylinders) to create a composite shape, and compose new shapes from the composite shape. Students do not need to learn formal names such as "right rectangular prism."
Oklahoma
- 1.1.L.2 — Students will follow simple two- and three-step oral directions.
- K.1.L.2 — Students will follow simple one- and two-step oral directions.
- 1.GM.1.2 — Compose larger, defined shapes using smaller two-dimensional shapes.
- 2.1.L.2 — Students will follow multi-step oral directions.
Oregon
- K.GM.B.5 — Represent shapes in the world by building shapes from components and drawing shapes.
Pennsylvania
- 3.5.K-2.P — Discuss that all designs have different characteristics that can be described.
- 3.5.K-2.Q — Apply skills necessary for making in design.
- 3.5.K-2.K — Safely use tools to complete tasks.
Rhode Island
- K.G.B.5 — Model shapes in the world by building shapes from components (e.g., sticks and clay balls) and drawing shapes.
South Carolina
- K.G.5 — Draw two-dimensional shapes (i.e., square, rectangle, triangle, hexagon, and circle) and create models of three-dimensional shapes (i.e., cone, cube, cylinder, and sphere).
South Dakota
- K.G.B.5 — Model shapes in the world by building shapes from components (e.g., sticks and clay balls) and drawing shapes.
Tennessee
- 1.G.A.2 — Create a composite figure and use the composite figure to make new figures by using two-dimensional shapes (rectangles, squares, hexagons, trapezoids, triangles, half- circles, and quarter-circles) or three-dimensional solids (cubes, spheres, rectangular prisms, cones, and cylinders).
- K.ETS1.2 — Describe objects accurately by drawing and/or labeling pictures.
Texas
- K.6F — create two-dimensional shapes using a variety of materials and drawings.
- 1.6C — create two-dimensional figures, including circles, triangles, rectangles, and squares, as special rectangles, rhombuses, and hexagons;
Vermont
- K.G.B.5 — Model shapes in the world by building shapes from components (e.g., sticks and clay balls) and drawing shapes.
Virginia
- 1.MG.2 — The student will describe, sort, draw, and name plane figures (circles, triangles, squares, and rectangles), and compose larger plane figures by combining simple plane figures. Students will demonstrate the following Knowledge and Skills:
Washington
- K.G.B.5 — Model shapes in the world by building shapes from components (e.g., sticks and clay balls) and drawing shapes.
- 1.G.A.2 — Compose two-dimensional shapes (rectangles, squares, trapezoids, triangles, half-circles, and quarter-circles) or three-dimensional shapes (cubes, right rectangular prisms, right circular cones, and right circular cylinders) to create a composite shape, and compose new shapes from the composite shape.
Washington, D.C.
- K.G.B.5 — Model shapes in the world by building shapes from components (e.g., sticks and clay balls) and drawing shapes.
- 1.G.A.2 — Compose two-dimensional shapes (rectangles, squares, trapezoids, triangles, half-circles, and quarter-circles) or three-dimensional shapes (cubes, right rectangular prisms, right circular cones, and right circular cylinders) to create a composite shape, and compose new shapes from the composite shape.
West Virginia
- M.K.24 — Model shapes in the world by building shapes from components (e.g., sticks and clay balls) and drawing shapes.
- ELA.PK.WR.EW.5 — Experiment with a variety of writing tools and materials (ex: pencils, chalk, markers, sand, developmentally appropriate technology)
- M.1.21 — Compose two-dimensional shapes (rectangles, squares, trapezoids, triangles, half-circles, and quarter-circles) or three-dimensional shapes (cubes, right rectangular prisms, right circular cones, and right circular cylinders) to create a composite shape and compose new shapes from the composite shape. Instructional Note: Students do not need to learn formal names such as, "right rectangular prism."
Wisconsin
- M.K.G.B.5 — Model shapes in the world by building shapes from components (e.g., sticks and clay balls) and drawing shapes.
Wyoming
- K.G.I.5 — Model shapes in the world by building shapes from components (e.g., sticks and clay balls) and drawing shapes.