- Definition
A sketch is a quick drawing, often done to plan out a bigger artwork or to quickly capture an idea.
Quickly drawing the shape of a dog before adding fur and a face is a sketch.
How to teach this in 30 seconds
Try this analogy: A sketch is like making a quick, simple drawing of your idea before you start building with blocks.
Ask your child: Can you draw a quick sketch of your favourite toy?
Common mix-up: Kids may think every drawing must be a finished masterpiece. A sketch is just a quick, simple drawing to capture an idea, so it doesn't need to be perfect.
Examples
- Making a few quick lines to show where the sun and house will go in a picture.
- Doodling a simple stick figure to show an idea for a character.
sketch is a term used in Ontario’s Kindergarten to Grade 8 curriculum.
Where this shows up
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