Have you ever wondered how big ships move and change direction on the big, wide ocean? Well, there's a special part of the ship that helps it do just that, and it's called a steering wheel, or more specifically, a helm.

Now, you might think it's just like the wheel in a car, but it's a bit different. Ships are much bigger than cars, so they need a special kind of wheel to help them turn. This wheel is usually found in a part of the ship called the bridge, where the captain and other sailors control the ship.

Here's how it works: When the captain wants to change the direction of the ship, he or she turns the steering wheel. This wheel is connected to a system of gears and cables that run all the way down to the rudder, which is a big, flat piece of metal at the back of the ship, underwater.

As the captain turns the wheel, it moves the rudder from side to side. When the rudder moves one way, it pushes the water, and the ship starts to turn in the opposite direction. It's like when you're swimming and you use your arms to push the water to move around.

The steering wheel is very important because it helps the captain to control the ship and make sure it stays on the right path. It's also a lot of fun to steer a ship, just like how you enjoy steering your bike or tricycle.

So, the next time you see a big ship, think about the captain turning the steering wheel and how it helps the ship to move and turn just like your toys do. Well, in today's drawing tutorial, we're going to learn how to draw a steering wheel of a ship, so if you're interested, come along and try to draw it!

SUPPLIES NEEDED:

√ Draw a Ship Steering Wheel 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 Ship Steering Wheel Step by Step

Step 1 Draw a handle for this steering wheel.

Step 2 Draw the second handle of this steering wheel.

Step 3 Draw the third handle of this steering wheel.

Step 4 Draw the fourth handle of this steering wheel.

Step 5 Draw the fifth handle of this steering wheel.

Step 6 Extend those handles toward the center.

Step 7 Draw two circles and a pentagram.

Step 8 Draw two bigger circles.

Step 9 Simply color this boat steering wheel.

Guys, have you learned how to draw a ship steering wheel yet?