How to draw a chicken

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In this lesson, young artists learn how to draw a chicken step-by-step, starting with a big oval for the body and adding details like the head, beak, eyes, wings, legs, and tail. The lesson encourages creativity by allowing children to color their chicken in any way they like, reinforcing the idea that practice and imagination are key to developing their drawing skills. By the end, students will have a fun chicken drawing to showcase their artistic efforts.
  1. What shape did we start with to make the chicken’s body?
  2. Can you tell me what we added to the chicken’s head?
  3. What colors do you want to use to make your chicken special?

How to Draw a Chicken

Hey there, little artist! Today, we’re going to learn how to draw a chicken. It’s going to be so much fun, and you’ll have your very own chicken drawing by the end. Let’s get started!

What You Need

Before we start, make sure you have some paper and something to draw with, like crayons, markers, or colored pencils. Ready? Let’s go!

Step 1: Draw the Chicken’s Body

First, let’s draw a big oval shape. This will be the chicken’s body. Imagine you’re drawing an egg, but a little bit bigger. Great job!

Step 2: Add the Head

Now, let’s draw a smaller circle on top of the oval. This will be the chicken’s head. It’s like a little ball sitting on top of the egg. You’re doing amazing!

Step 3: Draw the Beak

Next, let’s give our chicken a beak. Draw a small triangle on the side of the head. Chickens use their beaks to peck at their food. Good work!

Step 4: Add the Eyes

Now, let’s draw two little circles on the head for the eyes. You can color them in to make them look bright and shiny. Chickens have very curious eyes!

Step 5: Draw the Wings

Let’s add some wings to our chicken. Draw two curved lines on each side of the body. They look like little rainbows. Chickens flap their wings when they run around. Awesome!

Step 6: Add the Legs

Time to draw the legs! Draw two straight lines coming down from the bottom of the body. Then, add three little lines at the end of each leg for the chicken’s toes. Chickens love to scratch the ground with their feet!

Step 7: Draw the Tail

Finally, let’s give our chicken a tail. Draw a few pointy lines at the back of the body. Chickens use their tails to balance when they walk. You’re doing fantastic!

Color Your Chicken

Now that you’ve drawn your chicken, it’s time to color it in! Chickens can be white, brown, or even speckled. Use your favorite colors to make your chicken look special.

Great Job!

Wow, look at your amazing chicken drawing! You did such a great job. Remember, you can practice drawing chickens anytime you want. Keep having fun and being creative!

  • What was your favorite part of drawing the chicken, and why did you like it the most?
  • Can you think of any other animals you would like to draw? What makes them interesting to you?
  • Have you ever seen a real chicken? What did it look like, and how was it similar or different from your drawing?
  1. Chicken Observation Walk: Take a walk outside or visit a farm if possible. Look for real chickens or pictures of chickens in books or online. Observe their colors, shapes, and movements. Can you see how their bodies are similar to the shapes you drew? Talk about what you notice with a friend or family member.

  2. Shape Hunt Game: Go on a shape hunt around your house or classroom. Look for objects that are shaped like the parts of the chicken you drew. Can you find something oval like the chicken’s body or a circle like its head? Share what you find with your classmates or teacher.

  3. Chicken Story Time: Create a short story about your chicken. What is your chicken’s name? What adventures does it go on? Draw a picture of your chicken in its adventure and share your story with the class. This will help you think about your chicken’s personality and use your imagination!

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