This cat drawing step-by-step instructions make art fun, easy, and accessible for beginners in the classroom or home. Kids will love learning how to draw a cat as they learn about the letter C, decorate their pictures for Halloween, or work on fine motor skills. The options are endless!
Make Cat Drawing Easy for Kids
Cats are commonly mentioned in everyday classroom settings. We use them to discuss animal sounds and letter sounds. The word CAT is a CVC word, making it even more relevant! Since kids are already used to talking about cats, using a directed drawing of a cat is the perfect addition to school lesson plans. You can use 26 different Alphabet Directed Drawings to work on literacy skills!
Directed drawing activities help children develop fine motor and drawing skills, enhance their ability to follow directions, and boost their confidence in drawing. They’re a fun and educational experience for everyone. Use this step-by-step guide to learn how to draw a cat. Add it to lesson plans to create confidence and equip kids to draw them independently.
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Materials Needed
Here are the materials you will need to get started on the cat drawing:
- sturdy white construction paper or pieces of art paper
- pencils
- erasers
- markers for outlining or coloring afterward
- large paintbrushes (optional)
- watercolors
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Below are the cat drawing step-by-step directions. Alphabet Directed Drawings are so simple to incorporate into lessons. Have fun!
Step 1: Cat Legs
Starting in the middle of the page, draw two curved lines down to form the outside of the cat’s back legs. Draw a line across the bottom to connect the two lines. Then, draw a slightly shorter line up the center. This creates the two front legs of the cat.
Step 2: Cat Body & Head
Draw two lines like the one you created on either side of the center line. This establishes the cat pose of its body. Add a circle on top of the legs to make the cat’s head.
Step 3: Cat Nose & Tail
Add a heart in the center of the circle. This is the cat’s nose. Then, draw a curvy line on the right side of the body to start the cat’s tail.
Step 4: Cat Tail & Eyes
Bring the curved line back down to finish the tail. Draw two semicircles to form the cat’s eyes. Add eyelashes on top of the eye semicircle.
Step 5: Cat Ears & Paws
Add two triangles to the top of the head to make the ears. Add two curved lines to the front of the feet to make the paws.
Step 6: Cat Whiskers
Draw three whiskers on each side of the face and finish the drawing!
Cat Drawing Tips & Suggestions
For Teaching:
Stand in front of the class, at the center, and draw the cat with a large easel and chart paper. Students can sit at their desks with supplies or on the carpet with clipboards.
Take each step slowly, allowing kids to catch up as needed. Help them when they need help, and only move on once everyone is ready. Give them time to follow along and ask questions if needed. You will succeed most if you model the lesson and take your time.
For Drawing:
Use pencils while completing the drawing. This way, students can erase their lines if they make a mistake or want to change anything. Give them flat surfaces to work on to avoid any bumps in the drawings.
Extending the Activity:
Break this activity up into a few days. Draw the cat step by step on day one, and use the following days to add details like texture, outlines, or a cat’s fur. Then, paint or color the cat. If your class hasn’t used watercolor paints before, demonstrate how to use them without tearing a hole in the paper. Use large paintbrushes instead of smaller ones to avoid holes.
Ideas for Display:
After learning about the letter C, display the cat drawings on a bulletin board!
This is also an excellent activity for spooky season. Have kids decorate their finished drawing with purple, orange, and black and create a Halloween-themed board. It’s a fun activity for any time of year and can result in a rainbow of colorful cats once finished.
More Fall Drawing Ideas
If your kids love directed drawings, invite them to draw a turkey for Thanksgiving. This is a fun activity for November and can also be tied to gratefulness. They will also love learning how to draw an owl. Use this activity to talk about nocturnal animals and creatures in the fall.
Try this step-by-step tutorial video for how to draw a fall gnome!
Resources to Help You Teach this Fall
FREE Cat & Dog Drawing
Try drawing a cat and dog in your classroom or home with this free resource! Kids will work on their fine motor skills and practice printing the letters D and C. The cat drawing and dog drawing are perfect for any occasion.
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Alphabet Directed Drawings
Love this activity and free resource? Try the Alphabet Directed Drawing resource by Proud to be Primary. This resource includes a directed drawing for each letter of the alphabet, plus printing and writing pages.
Kids will follow simple step-by-step instructions to draw an object that starts with each letter. Once they are finished, they will have a booklet of drawings to share with families.
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