How to Draw: Yeti

How to Draw: Yeti

Ages 5–10 · 5 minutes · Art

A fluffy, friendly yeti

Required materials: pencil, paper, coloring utensils

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

  • 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.
  • SL.K.5 — Add drawings or other visual displays to descriptions as desired to provide additional detail.

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.1-S.1-GLE.2-EO.d — Give and follow simple two-step directions.
  • RWC20-GR.PS-S.1-GLE.1-EO.c — Follow two- to three-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.

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.
  • 1.GSR.4.2 — Compose two-dimensional shapes (rectangles, squares, triangles, half-circles, and quarter-circles) and three-dimensional figures (cubes, rectangular prisms, cones, and cylinders) to create a shape formed of two or more common shapes and compose new shapes from the composite shape.

Hawaii

  • K.G.B.5 — Model shapes in the world by building shapes from components (e.g., sticks and clay balls) and drawing shapes.

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.

Illinois

  • 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.
  • 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.

Iowa

  • K.G.B.5 — Model shapes in the world by building shapes from components and drawing shapes. For example, sticks and clay balls.
  • K.G.B.6 — Compose simple shapes to form larger shapes. For example, "Can you join these two triangles with full sides touching to make a rectangle?"

Kansas

  • 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 — Compose simple shapes to form larger shapes.* For example, "Can you join these two triangles with full sides touching to make a rectangle?” *

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.
  • 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.

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.

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

  • K.G.5 — Model objects in the world by drawing two-dimensional shapes and building three-dimensional 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.
  • K.G.6 — Compose simple shapes to form larger shapes. For example, “Can you join these two triangles with full sides touching to make a rectangle?”

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.
  • K.SL.2.A.a — demonstrating active listening, 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.
  • K.G.A.1 — Describe objects, including those of Montana American Indians, 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.

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

  • 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.
  • K.G.B.5 — Model shapes in the world by building shapes from components (e.g., sticks and clay balls) and drawing shapes.

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.
  • 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

  • 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.
  • K.G.B.5 — Model shapes in the world by building shapes from components (e.g., sticks and clay balls) and drawing shapes.

New Mexico

  • SL.K.NM.4 — With prompting and support: role play; make predictions; and follow oral and graphic instructions.
  • 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.

North Dakota

  • 1.C.7 — Work collaboratively by following agreed-upon rules and simple two- and three-step oral directions and offering one- and two-step verbal directions.

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.

Oklahoma

  • 1.1.L.2 — Students will follow simple two- and three-step oral directions.
  • 2.1.L.2 — Students will follow multi-step oral directions.
  • K.1.L.2 — Students will follow simple one- and two-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.

Pennsylvania

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

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

  • 1.SL.5 — Create drawings or other visual displays when appropriate to clarify ideas, thoughts, and feelings
  • K.G.B.5 — Model shapes in the world by building shapes from components (e.g., sticks and clay balls) and drawing shapes.
  • K.SL.5 — Add drawings or other visual displays to provide additional detail.

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

  • P3.W.5 — With prompting and support, print some age-appropriate prewriting strokes.
  • P4.SL.1.b — Follow two-step directions.
  • P3.SL.1.b — Follow one-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.

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.

West Virginia

  • ELA.PK.WR.EW.1 — Use scribbles, shapes, pictures, and letters to represent objects, stories, experiences, or ideas.
  • ELA.PK.WR.EW.5 — Experiment with a variety of writing tools and materials (ex: pencils, chalk, markers, sand, developmentally appropriate technology)
  • M.K.24 — Model shapes in the world by building shapes from components (e.g., sticks and clay balls) and drawing shapes.

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.