Build classroom community with this Friends Directed Drawing and Writing Activity! Students follow step-by-step directions to draw two friends, then use the coordinating writing pages to write about what makes a good friend, a favorite memory with a friend, or how to be kind to others.

This low-prep activity builds drawing confidence, fine motor skills, and following directions while giving students a meaningful reason to write. Differentiated line options make it easy to meet the needs of every writer.

What's Included

• Step-by-step friends directed drawing pages
• Final drawing page for a completed illustration
• Multiple writing pages with differentiated line options
• Print and go format for easy classroom use

How to Use

1. Draw together one step at a time using the step-by-step pages.
2. Students add color and details to make their drawing their own.
3. Students choose a writing page and write about their drawing.
4. Display the finished drawings and writing together.

Writing Prompt Ideas

• What makes a good friend?
• Write about a favorite memory with a friend
• How can you be a good friend at school?
• Write a letter to a friend

Perfect For

• Back to school community building
• Friendship and kindness lessons
• Social emotional learning
• Writing and art centers
• Classroom displays

This friends directed drawing works with kindergarten through third grade writers and makes an easy, engaging addition to your writing block.