How can I use this resource?

Enhance math and geometry skills with our grid-animal drawing templates. The ability to use and understand a grid is an important foundation in math (and especially geometry). Copy the cute animal outlines and practice fundamental concepts in an engaging and independent manner. The simplicity of the outlines ensures students can tackle exercises with ease, witnessing the gradual emergence of an animal from the grid—a truly awesome experience!

What does this resource contain?

Inside, you'll find 16 grid-animal drawing templates designed to facilitate comprehension and problem-solving. In these templates, each animal figure is accompanied by an empty grid below it. The idea is for students to observe the animal's outline and replicate it on the grid below. They do this by copying the lines and shapes, using the grid as a guide for scale and counting. This process helps them understand spatial relationships and develop problem-solving skills. As they progress, the animal gradually takes shape on the grid, creating a rewarding learning experience.

What is Grid Drawing?

Grid drawing, a crucial aspect of mathematical and geometric understanding, serves as a foundational skill. Friedrich Fröbel, pioneer of the kindergarten concept, recognized its significance for early childhood development. In order to strengthen basic visual and fine motor skills, as well as spatial thinking and combination skills and general concentration, he got the children to draw grid figures. These shapes were copied with a pencil into empty fields on gridded paper and then colored in with pencils