Drawing Activity

Oxymoron Doodles

Oxymoron Doodles

Oxymorons can be a rather abstract concept, so extra adult assistance may be needed for this activity. Draw a colorful doodle for each oxymoron listed. Your doodle can be (and probably will be) humorous! While letting your child struggle a bit and tap into their...

Visualization Sketches

Visualization Sketches

1. Pick a page or paragraph of your weekly text or your favorite book to read closely. 2. In the “what I read in the book” section, write a short summary of what you read. 3. Take a moment to visualize what you read, and draw a colorful sketch in the “what I...

Onomatopoeia Illustrations

Onomatopoeia Illustrations

Our Onomatopoeia Illustrations activity offers a different – yet equally as artsy – way to practice the concept. In this activity, you’ll get six full page spreads of onomatopoeia words in LARGE print. Print these out and encourage your child to “decorate” the page...

Comic Strip Starters

Here's a fun, artistic twist on storytelling using figures of speech! What you need: Pencil and crayons or markers How to prep: Simply print the pages Directions: Use the narrative spaces provided to draw and create a narrative for the comic strip starter. Use both...

Imagery Draw

Imagery Draw

Practice metaphors by tapping into your creative side! What you need: Crayons, markers, or colored pencils How to prep: Simply print the pages. ​Directions: Draw the image that comes to mind when reading the metaphor sentences listed.Examples: My baby brother is a...