Alligators are big, strong animals that live in water and on land. They are found in places like swamps, rivers, and lakes, especially in warm areas like the southern United States.

Alligators have green or brown skin that is tough and bumpy, like a suit of armor. This helps protect them from getting hurt. They have a long, flat tail that helps them swim quickly in the water.

Their tail is like a paddle that moves them through the water. Alligators have sharp teeth that they use to catch their food. They can have over 70 teeth in their mouth!

They live in freshwater, which means they like rivers, lakes, and swamps. They are good at hiding in the water and can stay underwater for a long time. Alligators also come out on land to bask in the sun and warm up. They need the sun to keep their bodies warm because they are cold-blooded.

Alligators eat a lot of different things. They like to eat fish, birds, turtles, and even small mammals like rabbits. They are very good at catching their food with their strong jaws and sharp teeth.

They are important for the environment because they help keep the balance of animals in their habitat. In today's drawing tutorial, we are going to learn how to draw a cartoon alligator. He is wearing glasses and holding a book in his hand, and he seems to be going to school!

SUPPLIES NEEDED:

√ Draw a Cartoon Alligator PDF (Click to download for free.)

√ Drawing Papers (You can get it easily and I would say almost any paper can be used.)

√ Pencils / Markers / Crayons / Watercolors (Remember to use a pen with a fine tip when outlining.)

FOR WHOM:

Elementary school students

TIME NEEDED:

About 1 hour

INSTRUCTIONS:

How to Draw a Cartoon Alligator Step by Step

Step 1 Draw the top of this alligator's head.

Step 2 Outline the head of this alligator.

Step 3 Draw this alligator's face and glasses.

Step 4 Draw an arm and a book for this alligator.

Step 5 Draw the body and the other arm of this alligator.

Step 6 Draw the belly and one leg of this alligator.

Step 7 Draw the other leg of this alligator.

Step 8 Draw the big tail of this alligator.

Step 9 Color this cartoon alligator and book.

Guys, have you learned how to draw a cartoon alligator yet?