Let’s have some fun celebrating Canada Day by drawing the Canadian flag! Follow these easy steps to create your own colorful flag.
Before we start, make sure you have these supplies:
First, let’s draw a border around your paper. Use your pencil to draw a line down one side, across the top, and back down the other side. This will make a nice frame for your flag.
Now, we need to split the flag into three parts. The middle part is white and a bit wider than the red parts on the sides. Draw a line down the center of your paper to help you see where the red parts will go.
Let’s draw the maple leaf! Start by drawing a straight line down the middle of the white part. This line will be the stem of the leaf. From the bottom of the stem, draw lines going out to make the sides of the leaf.
Keep drawing more lines to make the points of the maple leaf. It’s okay if your leaf looks different from others. The important thing is to have fun and practice!
Once you have the basic shape, use your eraser to clean up any extra lines. This will help your leaf stand out.
Now, take your marker and carefully trace over the pencil lines of the stem and the maple leaf. You can make the corners sharp or round, whichever you like best.
After tracing, use your eraser to get rid of any leftover pencil lines. This will make your drawing look neat and ready for coloring.
Finally, it’s time to color! Use red to fill in the red parts of the flag and the maple leaf. Take your time and stay inside the lines for a nice finish.
Great job! You’ve drawn and colored your own Canadian flag. You can use this artwork to celebrate Canada Day or just enjoy it as a fun project. We hope you had a great time creating your flag and wish all our Canadian friends a happy Canada Day!
Maple Leaf Hunt: Go on a nature walk with an adult and look for real maple leaves. Can you find one that looks like the one you drew? Take a picture or collect a leaf to compare it with your drawing. Notice the different shapes and sizes of the leaves you find.
Flag Colors in Everyday Life: Look around your home or neighborhood for objects that are red and white, just like the Canadian flag. Make a list or draw pictures of the items you find. How many can you find? Share your discoveries with your family or friends.
Create Your Own Flag: Imagine you are designing a flag for a new country. What colors and symbols would you use? Draw your flag on a piece of paper and explain to someone why you chose those colors and symbols. What do they represent?
