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Learn to draw a Giraffe

A picture of a giraffe's head on a piece of paper laying on a desk

We love learning to draw new things. You can learn to draw animals by following our tutorial, it’s an easy and fun activity to do whatever your ability. By drawing the outline your hand, we can create lots of animals like a giraffe in the Savannah.

Activity created for Maped Helix by  Allo Maman Dodo

You will need

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    White paper

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    Felt tip pens

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    Pencils

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    Colouring pencils

Steps

Step 1

Gather your materials.

Stationery and paper laying on a desk

Step 2

Place your left hand on the white sheet with your little finger and index finger out. Trace the outline with a pencil.

A picture of the outline of a giraffe's head on a piece of paper laying on a desk

Step 3

You have the outline of your giraffe. Can you see it?

A picture of the outline of a giraffe's head on a piece of paper laying on a desk

Step 4

Draw ears, eyes, a mouth, nostrils and spots on your giraffe.

A picture of a giraffe's head on a piece of paper laying on a desk

Step 5

Draw the Savannah in the background behind your giraffe.

A picture of a giraffe's head on a piece of paper laying on a desk

Step 6

Colour in with your felt tip pens or colouring pencils. Your giraffe is complete!

 

A picture of a giraffe's head on a piece of paper laying on a desk