Sequential Drawing Curriculum
Build Confidence, Skills, and Art Literacy Through Drawing
Are you searching for a program that simplifies art instruction while fostering your child’s creativity?
Our Sequential Drawing Curriculum is expertly designed to make teaching art effortless—even if you're not an artist yourself!
With step-by-step lessons, your child will develop essential drawing skills while discovering the joy of artistic expression.
Why Choose This Drawing Curriculum?
Engaging and Fun: Kids love these interactive, captivating lessons.
Easy to Teach: Designed for teachers and parents with no artistic background.
Skill-Building: Teaches the fundamentals of drawing and art literacy using the Science Art Method™.
Flexibility: Use the curriculum weekly, biweekly, or monthly to fit your schedule.
Age-Inclusive: Suitable for children from early childhood to upper elementary, with tailored versions based on age and ability.
How It Works:
Gather Your Supplies: All you’ll need are basic children’s drawing materials like crayons, pencils, and paper. A detailed supply list is included.
Follow Step-By-Step Guidance:
Start with Lesson 1 for a structured, skill-building approach.
Read each lesson beforehand to familiarize yourself with the goals and process.
Prepare the materials for your students before the lesson begins.
Demonstrate and Guide: Follow the simple instructions and demonstrate the techniques in the curriculum. Kids then practice and build confidence on their own.
Progress Naturally: Lessons build progressively, helping students develop their skills in a methodical way.
This curriculum supports children’s natural artistic growth while exceeding national and international core art standards. It focuses on teaching the Elements and Principles of Design and incorporating progressive art techniques.
The Goal? Independent Drawing Confidence!
Unlike other programs, this curriculum doesn’t focus on copying art. Instead, children will learn to:
Use the Elements and Principles of Design.
Understand the process of creating art, from start to finish.
Practice and master fine-motor movements for spatial understanding.
Apply their skills to draw from their own imagination with confidence.
By completing these lessons, kids develop a deep understanding of how drawings are created, laying the foundation for advanced, independent artistry.
Who Is This Curriculum For?
Early Childhood Learners (Ages 3–6): Start with the first 16 lessons guide for younger children. Lessons are simple, focusing on foundational skills like lines and shapes.
Older Students (Ages 7–12+): Use the 44-lesson guide to build on more developed fine-motor and visual-spatial skills, including realistic and three-dimensional drawing.
No matter the age, every student starts with the basics, gradually moving onto more detailed concepts.
Two Versions Available:
Curriculum Features:
Digital PDF format (printable).
Includes 44 lessons
Scope and Sequence: Lessons are organized in a sequential flow for skill development.
Detailed materials list so you're always prepared.
Perfect for ages 6–12 years.
Backed by practical, easy-to-follow guidance for beginner-level teachers.
Note: Digital copies are strictly limited to one printed version per purchaser and are non-transferable.
Digital curriculums cannot be refunded. We hope you understand. Please read the description and send us questions if you need any clarification before purchasing the emailed digital version.
Sequence Table of Contents
41 Sequential Drawing Lessons
Art Lesson 1: Sketching
Art Lesson 2: Guided – Drawing Geometric Shapes
Art Lesson 3: Doodling Lines
Art Element Handout – Line
Art Lesson 4: Curves Into Circles
Art Lesson 5 : Guided – Line to Round Shapes
Art Lesson 6: Guided – Line to Straight lines
Art Lesson 7: Zig Zag & Scratch Art
Art Lesson 8: Stick People
Art Lesson 9: Guided – Line Geometric Blocks
Art Lesson 10: Guided – Snowflake Drawing
Art Element Handout – Texture
Art Element Handout – Shape (organic)
Art Lesson 11: Guided – Hand Zen doodle
Art Lesson 12: Crayon Leaf Rubbing
Art Lesson 13: Worksheet – Lines To Curve Shapes
Art Lesson 14: Guided – Leaf Drawing
Art Element Handout – Shape (geometric)
Art Lesson 15: Tracing – Geometric Shapes
Different planes in 3D drawings explained
Art Lesson 16: Space Conundrum
Art Lesson 17: Tracing – Silly Object
Art Lesson 18: Spiral
Art Lesson 19: Spiral Snake
Art Lesson 20: The Golden Ratio
Nature Journaling Article
Outdoor Nature Journal Checklist Handout
Art Lesson 21: Horizon Line
Art Lesson22: Seed Shapes & Roots
Art Lesson 23: Warm and Cool Color Discussion
Art Lesson 24: Mandala Coloring
Art Lesson 25: Complementary Color Discussion
Art Lesson 26: Geometric Buildings
Art Lesson 27: Concentric Circles
Art Lesson 28: Mandala Design
Art Lesson 29: Symmetry Discussion
Art Lesson 30: Sketch Mirror Balance
Art Lesson31: Matisse Organic Shapes & Collage
Art Lesson 32: Drawing Ellipses
Art Lesson 33: Beetle Bug Drawing
Art Lesson 34: Pencil Doodles
Art Lesson 35: Free Hand Sketch Proportions
Art Lesson 36: Fish Drawings
Art Element – Form Handout
Art Lesson 37: 3D Crystal Coloring
Art Lesson 38: Pencil Value Shading
Art Lesson 39: Sphere Drawing
Art Lesson 40: Bee Drawing
Art Lesson 41: Still Life Drawing - Discussion
Art Lesson 42: Still Life Composition – A bowl of fruit
Art Lesson 43: One Point Perspective
Art Lesson 44: Cube Drawing
