A hot air balloon is a big, colorful balloon that can take people up into the sky. It has three main parts: the envelope, the burner, and the basket.

The envelope is the big, round part that looks like a balloon. It's made of strong fabric, kind of like a really big pillowcase. When it's filled with hot air, it puffs up and helps the balloon float.

The burner is like a big fire that makes the air inside the envelope hot. It uses special fuel to create a big flame. When the air gets hot, it rises, and that's what makes the balloon go up. The pilot controls the burner to make the balloon go higher or lower.

Underneath the balloon is a basket made of wicker. It's like a big, strong basket where people can stand or sit. The basket is where you get in and ride the balloon. It's usually made of wood and woven together to be very strong.

When the burner heats the air inside the envelope, the hot air makes the balloon float. It's like when you blow up a balloon with your mouth, but much bigger! The hot air is lighter than the air outside, so it lifts the balloon up into the sky.

If the pilot wants to go down, they let some of the hot air out, and the balloon slowly comes back down. Let's follow the step by step instructions to learn how to draw a hot air balloon, grab a pen and try it together!

SUPPLIES NEEDED:

√ Draw a Hot Air Balloon 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 Hot Air Balloon Step by Step

Step 1 Draw the left side of this hot air balloon.

Step 2 Draw the right side of this hot air balloon.

Step 3 Draw the top of this hot air balloon.

Step 4 Draw a curve and a jagged line.

Step 5 Draw three lines to connect the top to that curve.

Step 6 Draw the middle part of the envelope.

Step 7 Draw the basket of this hot air balloon.

Step 8 Draw three clouds next to it.

Step 9 Color this hot air balloon and clouds.

Guys, have you learned how to draw a hot air balloon yet?