Ice skaters are people who wear special shoes with really sharp blades on the bottom. These shoes are called ice skates, and they help the skaters glide smoothly on the ice. Imagine how slippery and fun it would be to walk on a frozen pond – that's what ice skaters do, but they make it look like dancing!

When ice skaters go out onto the ice, they move their legs and feet in graceful ways. They can spin around really fast, like a top, and sometimes they even jump high into the air and spin before landing back on the ice. It's like watching a beautiful bird flying and then gently touching back down.

Ice skaters practice a lot to become very good at what they do. They learn how to balance on the slippery ice and how to make their movements look easy and elegant. Some ice skaters perform alone, while others skate together with a partner or as part of a big group.

There are different types of ice skating, too! Some skaters compete in contests where they perform to music and try to outscore each other with their fancy moves and graceful jumps. This is called figure skating. Other ice skaters play a game on the ice where they try to get a puck into a net while racing around on skates. That game is called ice hockey, and it's a lot of fun to watch!

Ice skaters also need special clothes to keep them warm in the cold ice rink. They wear cozy outfits, sometimes with sparkles, and they always wear a helmet to protect their heads. They might also wear gloves or special mittens to keep their hands toasty.

Maybe one day, you can put on a pair of ice skates and become as slippery as an ice skater too! Let's follow the step by step drawing tutorial below to learn how to draw an ice skater, try it if you are interested!

SUPPLIES NEEDED:

√ Draw an Ice Skater 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 an Ice Skater Step by Step

Step 1 Draw a warm hat.

Step 2 Draw this girl's hair.

Step 3 Draw this girl's face.

Step 4 Draw this girl's scarf and an arm.

Step 5 Draw this girl's scarf and the other arm.

Step 6 Draw this girl's coat.

Step 7 Draw one of this girl's legs.

Step 8 Draw this girl's other leg.

Step 9 Finally color this girl who is skating on the ice.

Guys, have you learned how to draw an ice skater yet?