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How To Draw A Polar Bear (Printable Instructions for Kids)

Do you ever feel pressured when asked to draw something?  I know I do!  When I found out we (3rd grade class) were all going to draw a polar bear, I thought it would never work.  I thought they would all struggle and not be able to do it.  Boy was I wrong!  In fact, we loved this directed drawing activity so much that we made a Reindeer too!

Read on to find out how you can draw a Polar Bear too!  

Look out for the awesome list of Polar Bear story books below to encourage reading along with this activity.

polar bear drawing

This is a perfect directed drawing activity for all ages!

I loved it so much that I’ve done the activity in a classroom, with my own children, and with a large group of women (as a Christmas Ice Breaker).   Most of all, it would also make a fun family Christmas activity!


Wouldn’t it be funny to see who can really follow directions?  You’ll know by the way their polar bear turns out!

I get asked all of the time if I have more Directed Drawing activities.  You can find them available HERE.

How To Draw A Polar Bear


To PRINT OUT the directions:

Click here >>>  How to Draw a Polar Bear

more Christmas directed drawing ideas

Polar Bear Drawing Supplies:

  • Direction sheet (link above)
  • Primary colors of crayons (we prefer this type of crayons or colored pencils)
  • White paper (construction paper or card stock)

How to Draw a Polar Bear Instructions:

I am a very visual person and find that looking at these directions are helpful to give a base on how I teach Directed Drawing to a group of children.

1.  Give children a copy of the instructions and then start a draft.  They can use their journals or dry erase boards.  Next, model how to draw the pictures to your children or students.  Show them that it just takes simple shapes.  Many children are overwhelmed by the details and then so surprised when they DO it!

2. Point out the transitional words (first, next, then, last, finally).

3.  Pass out new paper and encourage students to make their final copy.

4. Finally, enjoy!

A Fun Idea:  One teacher hung a class set of drawings in the hallway, and added a really neat touch using a “free take-one” envelope.  The other classes went wild taking the directions and we hope they’re having fun doing a directed drawing with their friends and families too!

Favorite Polar Bear Books To Read:

how to draw a polar with story book ideas to read

 

If I Knew A Polar Bear by Karen Sutula

Polar Bear, Polar Bear What Do You Hear? by Bill Martin Jr and Eric Carle

The Three Snow Bears by Jan Brett

Polar Opposites by Eric Brooks

The Little Polar Bear by Hans de Beer

The Polar Bear Son: An Inuit Tale by Lydia Dabcovich

In Arctic Waters by Laura Crawford

Where Do Polar Bears Live? by Sarah L Thomson

Animals in Winter by Henrietta Bancroft

Click here for more fun drawing activities for kids of all ages:

12 Easy Drawings For Kids

How To Draw A Reindeer

How To Draw A Leprechaun

Mother’s Day Drawing Activity

How To Draw A Penguin

Messy Monster Directed Drawing

polar bear drawing

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About Kristen

Kristen is an Elementary Reading Specialist. She is the owner / author behind Busy Kids Happy Mom, a site dedicated to fun, practical, and purposeful activities to do with your kids. Follow Kristen on Facebook, Pinterest, and subscribe for updates.

What People Are Saying

  1. Jeana says

    at 4:20 pm

    Do you offer any free directed drawings? I teach Kindergarten and am looking for a Polar Bear directed drawing for them.

    Reply
    • Kristen says

      at 10:23 am

      Hi Jeana – Yes! If you go on the Teachers Pay Teachers site there is a free snow globe. I hope you like it.

      Reply

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