Directed Drawing Cat In The Hat

Directed Drawing Cat in the Hat

Do you have kids who loves cats and Dr. Seuss books? Then you have to try this directed drawing activity for a Cat in the Hat! This is a great activity for kids who are learning to draw and are just starting to draw shapes and put them together to make a picture. This activity will also help to develop their fine motor skills. It’s fun and easy to do and only takes a few supplies to do.

Supplies Needed

Before you start, you will need to gather some supplies. You will need some art paper, some markers or crayons, a pencil and eraser and a ruler. You will also need a reference picture of the Cat in the Hat. It’s okay if you don’t have all of the supplies listed. You can always use what you have and make this activity work.

Making the Hat

Start by drawing a rectangle that is about 2 inches wide and 4 inches high. You can use a ruler to make sure the rectangle is even. Use a marker or crayon to draw the rectangle. Add a line across the top of the rectangle to make the top of the hat. Add a curved line down the middle of the rectangle to make the brim of the hat.

Making the Cat

Now it’s time to draw the cat. Start with the head of the cat. Draw a circle at the top of the hat. This circle should be about the same size as the rectangle. Draw two triangles on the sides of the circle to make the ears. Then draw two lines down from the circle to make the neck and draw an oval shape at the bottom of the neck to make the body.

Adding Details

Now you can start to add some details. Start by drawing two eyes, a nose and a mouth on the head. Add two curved lines to make the whiskers and draw two triangles on the ears. Draw four circles at the bottom of the body to make the paws.

Finishing Up

Once you have added all of the details, it’s time to finish up the drawing. Use a ruler to draw a line down the middle of the hat. Then draw two lines on each side of the hat to make the stripes. Use a marker or crayon to add some color to the drawing. You can use whatever colors you like.

Conclusion

This directed drawing activity for a Cat in the Hat is a great way to help kids learn to draw and to develop their fine motor skills. It’s fun and easy to do and only takes a few supplies to do. It’s a great way to get kids interested in drawing and to help them develop their skills. Give it a try and see what kind of creations your kids come up with.