The challenge
Step 1
Get your child to choose who they would like to draw.
We're not suggesting that you enrol your child in an art class to re-create the human form – but art is a great way for them to learn about different shapes. They could draw their family pet or you could be their muse, and pose for them. With this activity, you'll see that drawing portraits (the face and upper body) is a challenge that actually involves plenty of maths.
Get your child to choose who they would like to draw.
Set them up in a comfortable spot with a good view of their subject.
Get your child to think about all the 2D shapes make up their subject. Your child can use ovals, circles, and other shapes to plan and outline a representation of their subject.
For example, help them notice how:
After they've finished drawing the shapes that outline their subject, your child could start to add more detail by drawing over the outline with darker colours to fill in their subject's features.
After your child has finished sketching their portrait, here are some questions you can ask: