Developing observation skills in younger students

In this activity, students carefully observe an object then make an observational drawing.

By the end of this activity, students should be able to:

• make oral and written observations
• deepen their observation skills through drawing.

Rights: The University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato

Drawing progression

Like other skills, observational drawing improves with practice.

Download the Word file (see link below) for:

• introduction/background notes
• what you need
• what to do
• extension ideas.