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How to Draw an Elf — Directed Drawing Video for Children

Teach Starter Publishing
Years: 1 - 6

Teach your pupils how to draw an elf with this directed drawing activity for the classroom.

Make Christmas Drawing Easy for Children

‘Tis the season for … directed drawing, Christmas style! Is the siren call of winter break testing your pupils’ listening skills?  It may be time to pull out one of our teacher team’s favourite tricks: Directed drawing activities.

Not only are they a lot of fun for children, but walking them through their Christmas drawing step by step can help develop their listening skills and ability to follow directions … with a seasonal twist!

The Teach Starter team has pulled together our very favourite Christmas drawing activities for children and created how-to-draw videos for each one – allowing you to project them on your whiteboard for the class to follow along. (Remember, take it slowly! Pause and replay the video as much as you need to.)

This one is probably one of our favourites – the elf! This directed drawing video leads pupils through the process of drawing one of Santa’s little helpers.

Fun Elf Facts for Children

Looking for some facts about elves to share with your pupils as they draw? Our Teach Starter Teacher Team has compiled a list of their favourite elf facts!

  1. Pointy Ears: Elves are known for their pointy ears, which help them hear the wishes and dreams of children.
  2. North Pole Residence: Santa’s workshop, where the elves live and work, is said to be located at the North Pole. It’s a magical place filled with snow, reindeer and festive decorations.
  3. Elf Names: Elves often have cute and whimsical names, like Jingle, Twinkle or Buddy. These names reflect their joyful and cheerful personalities.
  4. Santa Letters: Elves help Santa read the many letters children send him with Christmas wishes. They sort and organise the letters to ensure Santa knows what gifts to deliver.
  5. Magic Skills: Elves are known for their magical abilities, such as making toys with a wave of their hands or flying with the help of their magic.
  6. Cookie Lovers: Elves love sweets, especially cookies and milk left out on Christmas Eve. Children often leave treats for Santa and his elves as a thank-you for their hard work.
  7. Elf Dance: Elves are known for their lively and energetic dance called the ‘Elf Dance’ that they do to spread joy and happiness all around the North Pole! It starts with the elves kicking their heels in the air and clapping their hands, then tapping their toes on the ground, spinning around in circles, and finishing their dance with joyful little jumps as if they’re reaching for the North Star.

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