Instructions for teaching the first steps of drawing to children. Written for parents and teachers who want to help their children learn drawing basics.

An online version of the old favorite. Create your drawing with the arrow keys and then save it to a gallery, send it to a friend, or "shake" the screen and start over.

How Literacy starts at home with scribbling and drawing. Theory, pdfs, and book ordering information for educators and parents.

Written instructions for teaching basic shading observation and technique to children.

Open Source Drawing Software for Children. Free download for Mac OSX and Windows.

Brief explanation of how drawing can serve as a powerful means for developing children's perception and thought. Suggestions for lessons based on observation and recollection and creative expression. Links to other drawing resources for children, parents, and teachers.

Onscreen art play designed to develop different skills including composition and inventiveness. Choose a shape and stamp it on the canvas, make mosaics, draw, save, and send.