How to Draw: Corgi
Ages 5–10 · 5 minutes · Art
Get your tail waggin'!
Required materials: pencil, paper, coloring utensils
In this step-by-step directed drawing, students will be guided through a corgi 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.18 — 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._
- 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.
- K.G.1 — Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes and describe their relative positions (e.g.,above, below, beside, in front of, behind, next to).
Arizona
- K.G.B.5 — Model shapes in the world by building shapes from components (e.g., sticks and clay balls) and drawing shapes.
- K.G.A.2 — Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientation or overall size (e.g., circle, triangle, square, rectangle, rhombus, trapezoid, hexagon, cube, cone, cylinder, sphere).
Arkansas
- K.GM.5 — Compose and draw shapes found in the world using objects (e.g., straws, toothpicks, clay balls).
California
- SL.2.2.a — Give and follow three- and four-step oral directions.
- K.G.B.5 — Model shapes in the world by building shapes from components (e.g., sticks and clay balls) and drawing shapes.
- SL.1.2.a — Give, restate, and follow simple two-step directions.
Colorado
- RWC20-GR.K-S.1-GLE.1-EO.d — Listen with comprehension to follow two-step directions.
- 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.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.
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.
- SC.K2.CS-CS.2.6 (Discontinued after 2024-2025) — Illustrate thoughts, ideas, and stories in a step-by-step manner using writing tools, digital cameras, and drawing tools.
Georgia
- K.GSR.8.3 — Use basic shapes to represent specific shapes found in the environment by creating models and drawings.
- K.GSR.8.4 — Use two or more basic shapes to form larger shapes.
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.
- 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
- 2.CC.6 — Give and follow oral directions with three or more steps.
- 1.CC.7 — Give and follow oral directions with two or three steps.
Iowa
- K.G.B.5 — Model shapes in the world by building shapes from components and drawing shapes. For example, sticks and clay balls.
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.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
- NC.K.G.6 — Compose larger shapes from simple shapes.
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.
- K.GM.1.6 — Use basic shapes and spatial reasoning to represent objects in the real world.
- K.1.L.2 — Students will follow simple one- and two-step oral directions.
Oregon
- K.GM.B.5 — Represent shapes in the world by building shapes from components and drawing shapes.
- K.GM.B.6 — Compose common shapes to form larger 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.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.
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.ETS1.2 — Describe objects accurately by drawing and/or labeling pictures.
- K.G.B.5 — Model shapes/solids in the world by building or drawing them.
- K.G.B.6 — Compose a figure using simple shapes/solids and identify smaller shapes/solids within the figure.
Texas
- 1.1B — follow, restate, and give oral instructions that involve a short, related sequence of actions;
- K.6F — create two-dimensional shapes using a variety of materials and drawings.
Utah
- P3.SL.1.b — Follow one-step directions.
Vermont
- K.G.B.5 — Model shapes in the world by building shapes from components (e.g., sticks and clay balls) and drawing shapes.
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
- 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.1 — Use scribbles, shapes, pictures, and letters to represent objects, stories, experiences, or ideas.
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.
- M.K.G.B.6 — Compose simple shapes to form larger 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.
- K.G.H — Identify and describe shapes (squares, circles, triangles, rectangles, hexagons, cubes, cones, cylinders, and spheres).