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Exploring Textures: How to Draw the World Around You! In this exciting art lesson, children will dive into the wonderful world of textures — learning how to draw different surfaces to make their artwork feel more realistic and interesting. From the rough bark of a tree to the soft fluff of a teddy bear, this lesson helps young artists master the skill of bringing textures to life on paper. What the Lesson Covers: What is Texture? — An easy-to-understand introduction to what texture means in art — both how things feel and how we show that feeling through drawing. Texture Inspiration Hunt! — Children explore their classroom or home to find different textures — bumpy, smooth, rough, soft — and describe how they feel. How to Draw 16 Different Textures — A variety of textures to practice, helping children experiment with different lines, marks, and shading techniques. Extension Activity — An extra worksheet encourages children to explore their surroundings indoors or outdoors, finding their own unique textures and practicing how to draw them. Key Skills Learned: Observation — Children learn to really look at objects and notice the details that make up their texture. Pencil Control — Practice a variety of pencil techniques, from soft strokes to rough shading. Creativity — Kids combine textures to create their own imaginative scenes — like a furry monster on a rocky mountain or a smooth robot on a grassy field! This lesson is perfect for encouraging close observation, boosting drawing skills, and helping young artists explore the world of texture in a playful, creative way!

Shading Techniques Art Resource Pack – Perfect for Primary Art Lessons! Help young artists explore and master 12 essential shading techniques with this easy-to-use, engaging resource pack! Designed for primary school teachers and home educators, this pack supports children in building shading skills while encouraging creativity. What’s Included: Colourful Visual Poster — A vibrant, easy-to-read guide explaining 12 shading techniques in a fun, child-friendly way. Blank Worksheet — Ready for students to practice each shading style, including a “Free Choice” section for them to invent their own technique. Pencil Drawn Example Sheet — A clear, hand-drawn example of each technique using pencil for children to reference. Pen Drawn Example Sheet — A second example page drawn in pen, perfect for showing bold contrasts — with the “Free Choice” box left blank for teachers to demonstrate a style of their own during class. Benefits: Build Confidence — Step-by-step visual examples make shading achievable and fun for all skill levels. Encourage Creativity — The “Free Choice” section invites children to invent and name their own shading method, making the activity personal and exciting. Flexible Teaching Tool — The variety of visuals (pencil, pen, and blank) supports whole-class demonstrations, independent work, and teacher-led modeling. Saves Time — Ready-to-go worksheets and examples mean no extra prep time for teachers — just print and teach! Perfect for: KS1 & KS2 Art lessons Homeschooling Cross-curricular art projects Early finishers or art extension activities Bring your art lessons to life with this shading techniques pack — helping children learn, create, and explore the power of shading with confidence! Remember to check out my other teaching resources on my TES Store: /teaching-resources/shop/missmccowan