A mummy is like a very, very old friend who's been wrapped up in bandages for a long, long time. Imagine you're playing dress-up, but you've been in your costume for thousands of years! That's basically what a mummy is. It's the preserved body of someone who lived a long, long time ago.

Do you know why mummies are wrapped in bandages? Well, a long time ago, in a faraway place like Egypt, people believed that to go on adventures in the afterlife, you needed to keep your body safe. So they made special treats like a big bandage wrap to keep the body together.

These bandages were like a superhero cape, but instead of giving powers, they helped the person's body not fall apart. They used something called "resin" which is like a very, very sticky glue, to help hold the bandages in place.

Mummies are not just from Halloween stories; they're also a way for scientists to learn about people who lived a very long time ago. By studying mummies, they can find out what people ate, how they lived, and even what kind of clothes they wore.

Now, when you see a mummy at a Halloween party or in a spooky story, remember that it's just a symbol of an ancient tradition that shows us how people long ago cared for their loved ones and wanted to protect them, even after they were gone.

So, mummies might look a bit scary with all those bandages, but really, they're just like a storybook that tells us about the past. And who knows, maybe mummies like to celebrate Halloween too, but in their own ancient way! A fun mummy drawing tutorial to learn if you're interested!

SUPPLIES NEEDED:

√ Draw a Mummy 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 0.5 hour

INSTRUCTIONS:

How to Draw a Mummy Step by Step

Step 1 Outline the head of this mummy.

Step 2 Draw one of the eyes of this mummy.

Step 3 Complete this mummy's head.

Step 4 Draw the side of this mummy's body.

Step 5 Draw one of the arms of this mummy.

Step 6 Draw the body and the other arm of this mummy.

Step 7 Finish this mummy's body.

Step 8 Draw the legs of this mummy.

Step 9 Simply color this Halloween mummy.

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