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May Spring Directed Drawing Mothers Day Butterfly Flowers Writing Art Activities
May Spring Directed Drawing Mothers Day Butterfly Flowers Writing Art Activities
May Spring Directed Drawing Mothers Day Butterfly Flowers Writing Art Activities
May Spring Directed Drawing Mothers Day Butterfly Flowers Writing Art Activities
May Spring Directed Drawing Mothers Day Butterfly Flowers Writing Art Activities
May Spring Directed Drawing Mothers Day Butterfly Flowers Writing Art Activities
May Spring Directed Drawing Mothers Day Butterfly Flowers Writing Art Activities
May Spring Directed Drawing Mothers Day Butterfly Flowers Writing Art Activities
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What others say

"I use these drawing mats for a writing station and my students really like them. Being able to draw a picture helps to get even reluctant writers writing, and I can see an improvement in their writing from beginning to end of year."
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Audrey T.
"I purchased this resource as part of my end of the year work. I was so impressed and my students enjoyed the activity so much that I went and purchased the whole year packet. This resource hones in on so many skills needed to take my Kinders into First grade and beyond."
star
Julie P.

Description

You will love these May directed drawing and spring writing activities! Teach kids how to draw and follow directions with these step-by-step drawing activities and writing paper. May's 5 directed drawings include a butterfly, caterpillar, mom for Mother's Day, flower, and chicken.

⭐This kid-approved, no-prep directed drawing resource is fun, easy to use, and make great Mother's Day art activities or spring art lessons!

⭐This kid-approved, no-prep directed drawing resource is fun, easy to use, and make great M, independent drawing activities, or seasonal writing.

✏️ May Spring Directed Drawings

  • Caterpillar
  • Butterfly
  • Mom (Mother's Day)
  • Chicken
  • Flower

✏️ What's Included in the May Drawing Mats:

  • Step-by-Step Directed Drawing Activities
    • 6-step version – Students follow six simple steps to complete their drawing.
    • 4-step version – A simplified version with four steps for younger or beginner artists.
  • Flexible Instruction Options
    • Read the step-by-step instructions aloud.
    • Cut apart the instruction sheet into smaller sections and staple them into a booklet.
  • Drawing and Writing Integration
    • Students complete their drawing in the provided space.
    • A writing activity encourages storytelling based on their drawing.
    • Three writing variations included:
      • Two lined versions.
      • One version with lines and six steps to follow.

  • Additional Resources
    • A themed cover page for the month.
    • Extra blank writing sheets for extended learning.
    • Two blank drawing sheets for additional creativity (or use their own paper).

Check out the preview for a closer look at what this resource provides: completed samples and the variety of pages included!

⭐Drawing Mats provide a lot of practice each week to help build drawing skills, following step-by-step instructions, and writing skills. Students can also color or paint their creations after drawing or write a story about the character they created.

❤️️Why YOU NEED Drawing Mats!

  • You will build confidence and ability through repeated drawing activities.
  • This resource saves you time as it is already ready for you!
  • This zero-prep, versatile resource is great for independent drawing practice, whole group lessons, sub-plans, morning work, art centers, online lessons, and more!
  • Differentiated to meet the needs of your learners. With the different variations, there is something for all.
  • The drawings are fun to draw and chosen to keep interest high! The directed drawings are seasonal and include holidays that kids relate to.
  • Each directed drawing can be completed on the sheets provided or separately as a whole class art lesson.

⭐️Want a set of directed drawings and writing activities for the entire school year? Check out the Directed Drawing Mats BUNDLE for a SPECIAL DISCOUNT (It includes a FREE Bonus Directed Drawing Calendar that makes the perfect keepsake gift).⭐️

TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID...

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Julie P. says, "I purchased this resource as part of my end of the year work. I was so impressed and my students enjoyed the activity so much that I went and purchased the whole year packet. This resource hones in on so many skills needed to take my Kinders into First grade and beyond."

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Erica S. says, "Love that this is easy for learners to follow, differentiated, comes with two options just drawing or drawing with writing space. Thank you!"

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Terms of Use: This product is licensed for single classroom use ONLY unless multiple licenses are purchased. Your purchase grants you a license to use in a secure, password-protected online platform (such as Google Classroom) with your students only. You may not transfer or share with another teacher or use it for commercial purposes (Outschool, etc.).

Copyright ©2013 to Present - Proud to be Primary - Elyse Rycroft

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May Spring Directed Drawing Mothers Day Butterfly Flowers Writing Art Activities

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What others say

"I use these drawing mats for a writing station and my students really like them. Being able to draw a picture helps to get even reluctant writers writing, and I can see an improvement in their writing from beginning to end of year."
star
Audrey T.
"I purchased this resource as part of my end of the year work. I was so impressed and my students enjoyed the activity so much that I went and purchased the whole year packet. This resource hones in on so many skills needed to take my Kinders into First grade and beyond."
star
Julie P.

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You will love this bundle of 50 weekly directed drawing and writing activities for the entire school year! These engaging Drawing Mats combine step-by-step drawing, creative writing, and fine motor practice to build confidence, creativity, and literacy skills in kindergarten, first grade, and second
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Description

You will love these May directed drawing and spring writing activities! Teach kids how to draw and follow directions with these step-by-step drawing activities and writing paper. May's 5 directed drawings include a butterfly, caterpillar, mom for Mother's Day, flower, and chicken.

⭐This kid-approved, no-prep directed drawing resource is fun, easy to use, and make great Mother's Day art activities or spring art lessons!

⭐This kid-approved, no-prep directed drawing resource is fun, easy to use, and make great M, independent drawing activities, or seasonal writing.

✏️ May Spring Directed Drawings

  • Caterpillar
  • Butterfly
  • Mom (Mother's Day)
  • Chicken
  • Flower

✏️ What's Included in the May Drawing Mats:

  • Step-by-Step Directed Drawing Activities
    • 6-step version – Students follow six simple steps to complete their drawing.
    • 4-step version – A simplified version with four steps for younger or beginner artists.
  • Flexible Instruction Options
    • Read the step-by-step instructions aloud.
    • Cut apart the instruction sheet into smaller sections and staple them into a booklet.
  • Drawing and Writing Integration
    • Students complete their drawing in the provided space.
    • A writing activity encourages storytelling based on their drawing.
    • Three writing variations included:
      • Two lined versions.
      • One version with lines and six steps to follow.

  • Additional Resources
    • A themed cover page for the month.
    • Extra blank writing sheets for extended learning.
    • Two blank drawing sheets for additional creativity (or use their own paper).

Check out the preview for a closer look at what this resource provides: completed samples and the variety of pages included!

⭐Drawing Mats provide a lot of practice each week to help build drawing skills, following step-by-step instructions, and writing skills. Students can also color or paint their creations after drawing or write a story about the character they created.

❤️️Why YOU NEED Drawing Mats!

  • You will build confidence and ability through repeated drawing activities.
  • This resource saves you time as it is already ready for you!
  • This zero-prep, versatile resource is great for independent drawing practice, whole group lessons, sub-plans, morning work, art centers, online lessons, and more!
  • Differentiated to meet the needs of your learners. With the different variations, there is something for all.
  • The drawings are fun to draw and chosen to keep interest high! The directed drawings are seasonal and include holidays that kids relate to.
  • Each directed drawing can be completed on the sheets provided or separately as a whole class art lesson.

⭐️Want a set of directed drawings and writing activities for the entire school year? Check out the Directed Drawing Mats BUNDLE for a SPECIAL DISCOUNT (It includes a FREE Bonus Directed Drawing Calendar that makes the perfect keepsake gift).⭐️

TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID...

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Julie P. says, "I purchased this resource as part of my end of the year work. I was so impressed and my students enjoyed the activity so much that I went and purchased the whole year packet. This resource hones in on so many skills needed to take my Kinders into First grade and beyond."

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Erica S. says, "Love that this is easy for learners to follow, differentiated, comes with two options just drawing or drawing with writing space. Thank you!"

Stay connected with Proud to be Primary

♥Never miss a sale or new release! Click the star to follow my store!

Join our email list and get exclusive content and FREE resources.

♥Visit our website at Proud to be Primary for engaging ideas!

Have a question or need help with a file?

Visit the FAQs section, submit a help ticket, or ask a question on the Q& A tab before leaving feedback. Please ask all questions before purchasing.

Terms of Use: This product is licensed for single classroom use ONLY unless multiple licenses are purchased. Your purchase grants you a license to use in a secure, password-protected online platform (such as Google Classroom) with your students only. You may not transfer or share with another teacher or use it for commercial purposes (Outschool, etc.).

Copyright ©2013 to Present - Proud to be Primary - Elyse Rycroft

Report this resource to TPT
Reported resources will be reviewed by our team. Report this resource to let us know if this resource violates TPT's content guidelines.

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My students enjoyed having a drawing element to their writing.
Carolyn G.
316 reviews • California
Grades taught: K
Great Resource
Rated 5 out of 5
June 2, 2026
My students looked forward to these each month and then we saved them and created a calendar for Mothers' Day Gifts!
Jennifer T.
1,313 reviews • Oklahoma
Grades taught: PreK, K, 1st, 2nd
Great resource
Rated 5 out of 5
February 27, 2026
Met expectations
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I love these. There's times when our specials are canceled and my students love when we use these to learn to draw during specials.
Tania L.
297 reviews • Arizona
Grades taught: PreK, K, 1st, 2nd
Rated 5 out of 5
July 7, 2025
This resource was exactly what we needed! My students pictures were adorable!
Kimberley S.
572 reviews
Grades taught: K
Student populations: Emerging bilinguals, Learning difficulties
Rated 5 out of 5
March 30, 2025
My students really loved this product. Thank you!
Chloe J.
676 reviews
Grades taught: K
Rated 5 out of 5
February 8, 2024
My students enjoy directed drawings. This resource also helps with creativity!
Jennifer Haines
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145 reviews
Grades taught: K
Rated 5 out of 5
July 30, 2023
I use these drawing mats for a writing station and my students really like them. Being able to draw a picture helps to get even reluctant writers writing, and I can see an improvement in their writing from beginning to end of year.
Audrey T.
568 reviews
Grades taught: 2nd
Rated 5 out of 5
July 30, 2023
Thank you for making this resource, it has helped a lot.
Colleen S.
3,728 reviews
Grades taught: 1st
Student populations: Learning difficulties

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to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).
Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to compose opinion pieces in which they tell a reader the topic or the name of the book they are writing about and state an opinion or preference about the topic or book (e.g., My favorite book is...).
Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to compose informative/explanatory texts in which they name what they are writing about and supply some information about the topic.
Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to narrate a single event or several loosely linked events, tell about the events in the order in which they occurred, and provide a reaction to what happened.
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