Arts · Kindergarten–Grade 2
Free copy the picture worksheets
Five grid drawing sheets for kindergarten to grade 2: copy a bell, a mango, an apple, a lemon and a teapot square by square across a 4x4 grid, tracing before drawing.
Copy the picture: bell with a red bow (A–D grid)
Copy a golden bell tied with a red bow from a lettered A–D grid, first tracing the dotted version, then drawing it into a blank grid.
Copy the picture: mango with a leaf (1–4 grid)
Copy an orange mango with a green leaf from a 4×4 numbered grid by tracing the outline and dotted copies, then drawing it into a blank grid.
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Copy the picture: red apple with a leaf (1–4 grid)
Copy a red apple with a green leaf square by square across a 4×4 grid, tracing an outline and a dotted copy before drawing in the blank grid.
Copy the picture: yellow lemon (A–D grid)
Copy a yellow lemon with a leaf from a lettered A–D grid, tracing the dotted outline first, then redrawing it in the empty grid.
Copy the picture: red and yellow teapot (1–4 grid)
Copy a red and yellow teapot with a spout and handle across a 4×4 grid, tracing the outline and dotted copies before drawing it in the blank grid.
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These five copy the picture worksheets each show one simple object on a 4x4 grid: a golden bell with a red bow, an orange mango with a leaf, a red apple with a leaf, a yellow lemon, and a red and yellow teapot. Every sheet follows the same three steps. The child traces the finished outline, traces a dotted copy of the same picture, then draws it into a blank grid one square at a time. The grids are labeled A to D on the bell and lemon sheets and 1 to 4 on the mango, apple and teapot sheets.
Working square by square turns a whole picture into a handful of short lines and curves, which is why grid copying suits children who say they cannot draw.
What Students Will Practice
- Matching each line or curve to the correct square of a 4x4 grid, using the A to D or 1 to 4 labels as a guide
- Moving from tracing an outline, to tracing a dotted version, to drawing the picture unaided in the blank grid
- Judging where a line starts and ends inside a square, for example the curve of the bell or the spout and handle of the teapot
- Controlling the pencil in small spaces so the copy stays the same size as the model
- Finishing with color: each model is shown in its own colors (a yellow lemon, a red apple, a golden bell) so the copy can be colored to match
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How to use these worksheets
Print at 100% on A4 or US Letter so the two grids stay the same size on the page. If they shrink, the copy no longer matches the model square for square. No answer key is needed on these sheets: the finished picture is printed right there, so a child can hold the page up and compare. Use a pencil with an eraser, not a pen.
- Bell with a red bow, A to D grid. A good first sheet because the bell is one wide symmetrical shape. Ask your child to draw the bell body across the middle squares first, then add the bow, instead of starting at the top left corner.
- Red apple and yellow lemon. These two are the simplest outlines, both a rounded fruit with a leaf. Use them when a child says they cannot draw. Cover all but one square of the model, copy it, then move on.
- Mango with a leaf, 1 to 4 grid. The mango curve passes through several squares, so it teaches the real skill: noticing where a line enters and leaves a square. Have your child mark those two points with dots before drawing the curve.
- Red and yellow teapot. Save this one for last. The spout and the handle stick out into their own squares and are easy to draw too large.
- Every sheet, in order. Do not skip the two tracing steps. Tracing the solid outline, then the dotted copy, puts the shape in the hand before the blank grid asks for it. Color the copy to match the model at the end.
Common mistakes to watch for
- Drawing the whole picture at once. The point of a grid is one square at a time. A child who draws freehand and then adds grid lines has skipped the exercise.
- Copying into the wrong square. Say the label out loud, B2 or 3, and touch the same square on both grids before the pencil lands. Most crooked copies are a one square shift.
- Lines that run past the square. If a curve spills over a grid line, the next square no longer lines up. Stop each stroke at the line, then continue in the next square.
- Pressing too hard. Grid copying involves erasing. A light line can be fixed, a dark one leaves a groove. Ask for light pressure first, then darken the good lines.
Frequently asked questions
What grade are these copy the picture worksheets for?
Kindergarten through grade 2. Kindergarten children can trace the outline and the dotted copy. Drawing into the blank grid unaided usually clicks in first or second grade.
Is there an answer key?
No key is needed. The completed picture is printed on the same page, so your child checks their own copy against the model square by square.
Do they print in black and white?
Yes. The models are colored, a yellow lemon, a red apple, a golden bell, but the outlines and the grid lines print clearly on a mono printer. Your child can add color with pencils to match, or choose their own.
What if my child says they cannot draw?
That is exactly who grid copying is for. A whole teapot is intimidating, one short curve inside one square is not. Start with the apple or the lemon and keep sessions to a single sheet.
What comes after these five sheets?
Draw your own grid. Put a light 4 by 4 grid over any simple picture and a blank grid beside it. The skill transfers straight over, and it scales to a 6 by 6 grid when your child is ready for more detail.
More practice
Grid copying builds on pencil control, so back it up with line tracing worksheets for children whose curves are still wobbly, and connect the dots printables for another draw by instruction task. Then take the drawing further with the elements of art worksheets, or hand over animal coloring pages when the pencil needs a rest.
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