How to draw a hen

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In this lesson, young artists learn how to draw a hen step-by-step, starting with the body and head, and adding features like the beak, eyes, wings, tail, and legs. The lesson encourages creativity by allowing children to color their hen in various shades, fostering both artistic skills and imagination. By the end, students are motivated to continue drawing and explore creating more farm scenes.
  1. What shape did we start with to make the hen’s body?
  2. What did we draw on top of the body to make the hen’s head?
  3. What colors can we use to make our hen look beautiful?

How to Draw a Hen

Hello, little artist! Today, we are going to learn how to draw a hen. Hens are birds that live on farms and lay eggs. Let’s have some fun drawing a hen together!

What You Need

Before we start, make sure you have some paper and crayons or colored pencils. Are you ready? Let’s go!

Step 1: Draw the Hen’s Body

First, let’s draw a big oval shape in the middle of the paper. This will be the hen’s body. Imagine it’s like a big egg!

Step 2: Add the Head

Now, let’s draw a smaller circle on top of the oval. This will be the hen’s head. Make sure it’s not too big or too small.

Step 3: Draw the Beak

Next, let’s give our hen a beak. Draw a small triangle on the side of the hen’s head. This is where the hen pecks for food!

Step 4: Add the Eyes

Let’s draw two little circles above the beak for the hen’s eyes. You can color them in to make them look bright and happy!

Step 5: Draw the Wings

Now, let’s add wings to our hen. Draw two curved lines on each side of the hen’s body. These are the wings that help the hen flap around.

Step 6: Add the Tail

At the back of the hen’s body, draw some pointy lines. This will be the hen’s tail. It looks like a fan!

Step 7: Draw the Legs

Finally, let’s give our hen some legs. Draw two straight lines coming down from the bottom of the hen’s body. Add little lines at the end for the hen’s feet.

Color Your Hen

Now that you have drawn your hen, it’s time to color it! Hens can be brown, white, or even speckled. Use your crayons or colored pencils to make your hen look beautiful.

Great Job!

You did an amazing job drawing a hen! Remember, practice makes perfect, so keep drawing and have fun. Maybe next time, you can draw a whole farm with more animals. Happy drawing!

  1. What colors did you choose for your hen, and why did you pick those colors? Do you know any real hens that look like the one you drew?
  2. Can you think of other animals that live on a farm? How would you draw them, and what special features do they have?
  3. Have you ever seen a hen in real life? What did it look like, and what was it doing? Share your story with us!
  1. Hen Observation Walk: Take a walk around your neighborhood or visit a local farm if possible. Look for birds and observe their features. Can you spot any birds that look like hens? Notice their body shapes, colors, and how they move. Draw a picture of a bird you see and compare it to your hen drawing. How are they similar or different?

  2. Egg-citing Experiment: With the help of an adult, explore the concept of eggs, which hens lay. Take a raw egg and a boiled egg. Carefully observe and touch them. What differences do you notice? Try drawing both eggs and label them. Discuss with your friends or family why hens lay eggs and what happens to them.

  3. Hen Story Time: Create a short story about your hen. What is its name? Where does it live? What adventures does it go on? Share your story with your class or family. You can even draw pictures to go along with your story. Think about what your hen might see or do on a farm.

Sure! Here’s a sanitized version of the transcript:

[Music] Meow meow. Lame meow.

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