Drawing BuddiesGrade 2 Art & Creativity for Kids

Draw an owl and a flower step by step.

Drawing Buddies helps second graders draw a wise owl and a flower in a pot by following along. Each step adds a few new lines, so drawing feels easy and fun.

  • Grade 2 · Ages 7–8
  • 1 lesson
  • 1 game
  • 4 practice questions
  • About 20 min
  • Learn it
  • Draw with Me
  • Drawing Quiz
  • Coloring page

Art & Creativity course · Grade 2

Drawing Buddies · Learning goals

What Your Child Will Learn

Follow along to draw a wise owl and a flower in a pot. Each step adds a few new lines, so drawing feels easy.

  • Draw with Me

Why it matters

Why This Matters for Kids

  • Drawing confidence

    Easy steps help kids feel successful and keep drawing.

  • Observation

    Kids learn to look carefully at shapes and lines.

  • Fine motor control

    Drawing carefully builds the hand control used in handwriting.

Inside Drawing Buddies

How the Course Works

A short read-aloud lesson first, then hands-on games and a quiz to lock it in.

  1. Step 1 · Lesson

    Learn it

    A short read-aloud lesson in 4 steps.

  2. Step 2 · Draw step by step

    Draw with Me

    Grab paper and a pencil. Draw an owl and a flower!

  3. Step 3 · Quiz

    Drawing Quiz

    4 questions to check what stuck.

  4. Step 4 · Bonus

    Coloring page

    Color a sunny day picture any way you like!

Lesson preview

A Peek Inside the Lesson

This is the real lesson text your child hears, read aloud by a friendly voice.

Drawing is easy when you go step by step.

Start with big shapes, like a tall oval for an owl's body.

Then add small details, like eyes, a beak and feathers.

Draw lightly first. You can always make lines darker later.

For parents

Try It at Home

Learning sticks best when kids use it in real life. Here are simple ideas from this course.

Parent Tip

After drawing the owl, ask your child to invent their own owl family with different shapes and colors.

Draw a owl

  1. Draw a big tall oval for the body.
  2. Add two pointy ear tufts on top.
  3. Draw two big round eyes with dark middles.
  4. Add a small triangle beak and two curved wings.
  5. Draw feather lines, little feet and a branch to sit on.

Draw a flower

  1. Draw a circle for the middle of the flower.
  2. Add six pointy petals around the circle.
  3. Draw a long curvy stem down.
  4. Add two leaves on the stem.
  5. Draw a flower pot at the bottom.

Practice

Grade 2 Art & Creativity Practice Questions

Real questions from Drawing Buddies. Try them with your child, then tap to see the answer.

  1. Question 1

    What should you draw first?

    • A.Big shapes
    • B.Tiny details
    • C.The background color
    Show answer

    Big shapes

  2. Question 2

    What shape is the owl's body?

    • A.Triangle
    • B.Square
    • C.Oval
    Show answer

    Oval

  3. Question 3

    How should you draw at first?

    • A.Very hard
    • B.Lightly
    • C.With your eyes closed
    Show answer

    Lightly

The full course has 4 questions with instant feedback, stars and rewards. Create a free account to play them all.

Drawing Buddies · Questions from parents

Frequently Asked Questions

What age is this course for?

Drawing Buddies is a grade 2 art & creativity course for kids ages 7–8. That is Year 3 art & creativity in the UK and Year 2 in Australia. It also works well for review in the next grade, or as a challenge for a confident younger learner.

What will my child learn?

Follow along to draw a wise owl and a flower in a pot. Each step adds a few new lines, so drawing feels easy. Along the way they practice: Draw with Me.

How long does the course take?

About 20 minutes in total, split into 3 short levels. Most kids finish it over two or three sessions. Progress is saved, so they can stop any time and pick up where they left off.

Is this course free?

Drawing Buddies is part of SkillBloom Premium, which unlocks every course in every subject. Each subject also has free courses, so your child can try SkillBloom before you decide.

Does my child need to read well to use it?

No. Every lesson has a friendly read-aloud voice, questions are read aloud too, and the pictures help kids follow along. Confident readers can turn the voice off.

Can we use it for homeschool?

Yes. SkillBloom is built for homeschooling families. Kids work through lessons, games and quizzes on their own, and the parent dashboard shows what they finished and which skills need more practice. It works on phones, tablets and laptops.

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