Squirrels are small, energetic animals that you might see in your backyard or at the park. They belong to the rodent family, which means they're related to mice and rats, but don't worry, they're much cuter!

These little critters have bushy tails that are really, really big! The tail helps them do a few things. When they're running around, it acts like a rudder to help them steer, just like how a boat's tail helps it move in the water. And when they're jumping from one branch to another, their tails help them balance, like how you use your arms to keep steady when you're walking on a line.

Squirrels are known for their love of nuts, especially acorns. They love to collect them and hide them in the ground or in trees for later. They have such a good memory that they can always find their hidden treasures! But if they forget where they put one, no worries! That nut might just grow into a new tree.

These animals have soft fur that keeps them warm, and their little paws have claws that help them climb trees really well. They're like nature's best tree climbers! They use their claws to grip the bark and zoom up the trunk to find food or a safe place to rest.

Squirrels are very busy during the day, but they take naps at night. They build cozy nests called dreys in trees, where they can sleep and stay safe from predators like birds and snakes.

One of the cutest things about squirrels is that they can do something called "squirrel kisses." This is when they take two seeds and put them on their front paws and then use their teeth to crack them open. It looks like they're giving the seeds a little kiss before they eat them! A drawing tutorial about a cute squirrel, let's learn it together if you are interested!

SUPPLIES NEEDED:

√ Draw a Squirrel 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 1.5 hours

INSTRUCTIONS:

How to Draw a Squirrel Step by Step

Step 1 Outline the head of this squirrel.

Step 2 Draw the big eyes of this squirrel.

Step 3 Draw the nose and mouth of this squirrel.

Step 4 Draw one of the forelimbs of this squirrel.

Step 5 Draw the body of this squirrel.

Step 6 Draw the other forelimb of this squirrel.

Step 7 Draw the hind limbs of this squirrel.

Step 8 Draw this squirrel's big tail.

Step 9 Finally color this beautiful squirrel!

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