Fish are like the birds of the ocean and rivers. They swim around, play, and hunt for food just like we walk and run on land. There are so many different kinds of fish, and they come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Some fish are as small as your finger, while others are as big as a school bus!

Fish have a special home called a fish tank or an aquarium if they live with us, or the ocean, rivers, and lakes if they live in the wild. They breathe through something called gills, which are like tiny doors on the sides of their heads that let water in and out so they can get the oxygen they need.

Did you know fish also have a special fin that helps them swim? It's called a dorsal fin, and it's like a sail that helps them go in the direction they want. They also have other fins like the pectoral fins, which are like oars, and the tail fin, which helps them steer and go fast.

One of the most colorful and popular fish is the clownfish. They are small and have bright orange colors with white stripes. They live in the coral reefs, which are like underwater cities made of colorful rocks and plants.

There are also fish that can change color, like the chameleon fish. They can turn from red to green and back again, just like a magic trick!

Fish are very important to our planet because they help keep the water clean and are a food source for many other animals, including some birds and bigger fish. For today's drawing tutorial, we're going to try to draw a fish by following the step-by-step instructions below, so try it if you like it!

SUPPLIES NEEDED:

√ Draw a Fish 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:

Preschoolers and kids of all ages

TIME NEEDED:

About 1 hour

INSTRUCTIONS:

How to Draw a Fish Step by Step

Step 1 Draw the big bright eyes of this fish.

Step 2 Draw the big mouth of this fish.

Step 3 Draw two whiskers of this fish.

Step 4 Draw the back of this fish.

Step 5 Draw the belly of this fish.

Step 6 Draw one of the fins of this fish.

Step 7 Draw the dorsal fin of this fish.

Step 8 Draw the tail of this fish.

Step 9 Color this strange looking fish.

Guys, have you learned how to draw a fish yet?