How to Draw: Reindeer

How to Draw: Reindeer

Ages 5–10 · 5 minutes · Art

Oh deer! Learn to draw a cute reindeer.

Required materials: pencil, paper, coloring utensils

In this step-by-step directed drawing, students will be guided through a reindeer drawing.

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Standards alignment

Alabama

  • MA19.K.22 — Model shapes in the world by building them from sticks, clay balls, or other components and by drawing them.

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.
  • 1.G.A.2 — Compose two-dimensional shapes or three-dimensional shapes to create a composite shape.

Arkansas

  • K.FR.18.H — Demonstrate proper pencil grip.
  • K.GM.5 — Compose and draw shapes found in the world using objects (e.g., straws, toothpicks, clay balls).

Colorado

  • K.G.B.5 — Model shapes in the world by building shapes from components (e.g., sticks and clay balls) and drawing shapes.
  • RWC20-GR.K-S.1-GLE.1-EO.d — Listen with comprehension to follow two-step directions.
  • 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.

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

  • SC.K.N.1.4 — Observe and create a visual representation of an object which includes its major features.
  • ELA.K.C.1.5 — With guidance and support from adults, improve drawing and writing, as needed, by planning, revising, and editing.

Georgia

  • K.GSR.8.3 — Use basic shapes to represent specific shapes found in the environment by creating models and drawings.

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.
  • K.G.A.1 — Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes, and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as “above,” “below,” beside, “in front of,” “behind,” and “next to.”

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

  • 1.CC.7 — Give and follow oral directions with two or three steps.
  • K.CC.5 — Follow simple two or three-step oral directions.

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.

Louisiana

  • 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) and 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.

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.

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.
  • 1.3.1.2 — Compose (combine) and decompose (take apart) two- and three-dimensional figures such as triangles, squares, rectangles, circles, rectangular prisms and cylinders.

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.

Missouri

  • 1.SL.1.A.c — following two-step instructions, according to classroom expectations
  • 2.SL.1.A.b — following three-step instructions, according to classroom expectations
  • K.GM.C.9 — Draw or model simple two-dimensional shapes.

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.
  • 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.

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.
  • K.G.1.d — Create shapes using given materials and describe one or more of the attributes such as number of sides/corners.
  • LA.1.SL.1.e — Complete a task following one/two-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 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.
  • 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 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.

Ohio

  • K.G.5 — Model shapes in the world by building shapes from components, e.g., sticks and clay balls, and drawing shapes.
  • K.G.6 — Combine simple shapes to form larger 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

  • 2.1.L.2 — Students will follow multi-step oral directions.
  • 1.1.L.2 — Students will follow simple two- and three-step oral directions.
  • K.2.W.1 — Students will express themselves through drawing and emergent writing.

Oregon

  • K.GM.B.5 — Represent shapes in the world by building shapes from components and drawing shapes.
  • 1.GM.A.2 — Compose common two-dimensional shapes or three-dimensional shapes to create a composite shape, and create additional new shapes from composite shapes.

Pennsylvania

  • 3.5.3-5.C — Follow directions to complete a technological task.
  • 3.5.K-2.Q — Apply skills necessary for making in design.
  • 3.5.K-2.P — Discuss that all designs have different characteristics that can be described.

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.
  • 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.

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

  • K.G.B.6 — Compose a figure using simple shapes/solids and identify smaller shapes/solids within the figure.
  • 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;

Utah

  • P4.SL.1.b — Follow two-step directions.

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

  • ELA.K.34 — Add drawings or other visual displays to descriptions as desired to provide additional details.

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.