Elephants are known for their really big size, and they are the largest land animals alive today. They have these long noses called trunks, which are super versatile. They use their trunks to breathe, smell, drink water, and even pick up things. It's like having a hand and a nose all in one!

Elephants have two kinds: African elephants and Asian elephants. African elephants have bigger ears that look like big African maps, while Asian elephants have smaller, rounder ears. Both have these wonderful, long tusks, which are actually their teeth. They use their tusks to dig for water, strip bark from trees, and even as a weapon to protect themselves.

Did you know that elephants are very smart? They can remember things for a very long time, just like how you remember your favorite toy or your best friend. They also have a strong sense of family and live in groups called herds, which are led by the oldest female elephant, called a matriarch.

Elephants are also very gentle giants. They can be very caring to each other and even mourn when they lose a family member. They communicate with each other using sounds we can't always hear and by touching each other with their trunks.

One fun fact about elephants is that they love to play and have fun, just like you! They like to splash around in water, take dust baths to keep bugs away, and even play with each other using their trunks and feet.

Elephants are important animals, and we need to take care of them and their homes because they are an important part of our world's nature. Today we will learn how to draw an elephant. It is happily playing with butterflies, come and try it!

SUPPLIES NEEDED:

√ Draw an Elephant 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 an Elephant Step by Step

Step 1 Draw the top of this elephant's head.

Step 2 Outline the head and add the trunk.

Step 3 Draw one of the ears of this elephant.

Step 4 Draw one of the beautiful eyes of this elephant.

Step 5 Draw the back and one leg of this elephant.

Step 6 Draw the tail and one leg of this elephant.

Step 7 Draw the front legs of this elephant.

Step 8 Draw two butterflies next to it.

Step 9 Color this elephant and two butterflies.

Guys, have you learned how to draw an elephant yet?