Have some planet Earth fun with this How to Draw Earth Step By Step Tutorial. This is an easy way to have fun with an earth drawing.
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This easy How to Draw Earth step-by-step tutorial is fun and sure to have you drawing like a pro in no time.
The beautiful Earth is definitely one of the most awe-inspiring wonders of the world. I love nature and all the incredible ways they are contained on Earth and in Space. Have fun with this Earth Drawing and get inspired!
Earth and all the planets are fan favorites around these parts. We love solar system arts and crafts and all things space fun. If you love them too like us, then the good news is that we have so many fun Space and Planets projects including Space Bingo, Space Activities For Kids, Solar System Craft, Saturn Coloring Page, Star Craft, and Space Printable Bookmark to Color.
Earth Printables
Discover the wonders of our planet with our Earth Printables! From coloring pages showcasing diverse landscapes to educational activities exploring the layers of the Earth, these printables offer a fun and engaging way for kids to learn about our world. Children can unleash their creativity as they color in the continents and oceans, or they can test their knowledge with Earth-themed puzzles and quizzes.
Whether you're teaching about geography in the classroom or looking for fun activities to do at home, our Earth Printables are a fantastic resource. They provide opportunities for children to develop their fine motor skills, expand their knowledge of the world, and foster a deeper appreciation for the planet we call home. With a variety of printable options available, there's something for every young explorer to enjoy!
While is always fun to create your own Earth through arts and crafts, we find that having fun with Earth and Earth Day through different printables is fun too. We have had some fun through other Earth printables including
Having Earth fun is not always about Earth Day, but it's fun to celebrate the third planet on Earth Day! The reality is that all the planets are great ways to get creative but also through coloring and drawing.
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Earth Drawing
As soon as a child learns to hold a pencil, the process of drawing starts. From drawing random lines and shapes, a child eventually starts drawing proper objects, like animals, the sun, planets, and their own characters.
When my kids started showing interest in drawing circular objects, I decided to teach them how to make our planet Earth. I started by helping them draw curved lines and took them through step-by-step instructions on making the various continents.
It wasn’t obviously a precise drawing of Mother Earth, but it was pretty close. As usual, after the first success with my kids, I decided to make a proper tutorial on how to draw the Earth. Therefore, if your kids are keen on learning how to draw Earth, here’s a free printable step-by-step guide just for them!
Benefits of Guided Drawing
If you want your kids to learn how to draw, the best practice is to encourage their hobby with guided drawing.
Guided drawing is beneficial for kids of every age to learn the basics of drawing a certain object. For instance, if they’re drawing the Earth, providing them with steps to make the proper spherical shape of the planet, and then adding the continents helps them understand how it works. Once they get the whole idea, they can continue from there using their own imaginations.
Apart from getting a basic idea of drawing, guided drawing or step-by-step drawing tutorials are a great way to develop cognitive learning skills. It also helps develop fine motor skills in kids and enhances hand-eye coordination.
You see, when a kid holds a pencil in their hand, looks at the steps of drawing, and tries to replicate it, their eyes and hands work together. As a result, they establish visual analysis and use it to guide their hands to draw the object. This coordination helps them focus and improves their concentration.
Free Printable How to Draw Earth Tutorial
I have created a free printable tutorial on how to draw the Earth. You simply have to download and print it.
They can use it as a coloring page, for making an Earth Day project, or for a science project involving the planets or the solar system. Once they get the gist of making the Earth, they can use the same idea to make the other planets also. It is that easy!
So, whether you’re a parent whose kid loves Geography or a teacher who is teaching their class a lesson about the Earth, my printable How to Draw Earth tutorial will come in handy. You can download and print it in bulk, and help the kids learn how to draw our planet.
And believe me, you’re going to need it a lot more times than you think!
Supplies for Earth Drawing
- Paper
- Crayons, Markers, or Colored Pencils
How To Draw The Earth Step By Step Tutorial
Here is the easy steps tutorial for an easy Earth drawing lesson!
One thing to keep in mind when starting to draw is the orient your paper. Because the Earth Drawing is a circle and equally wide as it is tall, you can have the paper in any direction you feel comfortable. Just keep in mind if you are planning on drawing anything around the Earth like if the Earth is going to be in Space, or someone holding it in their hands, or simply on its own.
Earth’s Surface
The first step is to draw a large circle. If you are wanting it to be a perfect circle, feel free to use a bowl or cup and trace it. This simple step is the Earth's surface.
The next step is to start with your first continent. Star with the basic shape of North America and then draw South America. Both land areas we drew with fairly smooth lines. You can also create a jagged line depending on how realistic you want it to look and the amount of detail you want to add. Our drawing tutorial is pretty simple.
Next, in the amazing drawing game, you are going to draw the outlines of the continents in the east. Europe, Asia, and Africa. Remember this is an easy step-by-step tutorial, so your lines can be simple and smooth or you can make intricate edges of the large land masses. We're going with simple shapes and simple steps.
The next step is a fun drawing element. We added another line following the land in order to give the ocean a little depth. Once you are satisfied with your drawing, we like to go over all the lines with a stronger pencil or with markers.
Viola, you have a beautiful drawing of Earth.
Color Your Earth
The last piece is to color in your Earth Drawing Easy. We went with a slightly darker blue on the open water outline. You could also add brown to the green blob otherwise known as land.
Some other fun ideas include drawing your earth on a larger scale and painting it. Or placing your earth in space and creating the solar system outside of the outline of your earth drawing.
We highlighted this Spring Drawing, Earth Day Craft For Kids and How to Draw For Kids along with some other fun kid's crafts in our April Crafts along with our 101+ Easy Crafts for Kids.
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HAPPY DRAWING!
Earth Day Crafts
Other Earth Day Crafts you'll enjoy in addition to our Earth Drawing.
- Birdhouse with Popsicle Sticks
- Orange Bird Feeder
- Yarn Earth Craft For Kids
- Paper Plate Earth Day Craft
- Paper Plate Globe
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How to Draw Earth
Equipment
- Drawing Pencils
Ingredients
Instructions
- The first step is to draw a large circle. If you are wanting it to be a perfect circle, feel free to use a bowl or cup and trace it. This simple step is the Earth's surface.
- The next step is to start with your first continent. Star with the basic shape of North America and then draw South America. Both land areas we drew with fairly smooth lines. You can also create a jagged line depending on how realistic you want it to look and the amount of detail you want to add. Our drawing tutorial is pretty simple.
- Next, in the amazing drawing game, you are going to draw the outlines of the continents in the east. Europe, Asia, and Africa. Remember this is an easy step-by-step tutorial, so your lines can be simple and smooth or you can make intricate edges of the large land masses. We're going with simple shapes and simple steps.
- The next step is a fun drawing element. We added another line following the land in order to give the ocean a little depth. Once you are satisfied with your drawing, we like to go over all the lines with a stronger pencil or with markers. Viola, you have a beautiful drawing of Earth.
- The last piece is to color in your Earth Drawing Easy. We went with a slightly darker blue on the open water outline. You could also add brown to the green blob otherwise known as land.
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