Do you want to hear about a really special elephant? His name is Dumbo, and he's not just any ordinary elephant. He's got something very unique about him – he has the biggest ears you've ever seen!

Dumbo is a character from a movie made a long time ago, in 1941, by a company called Disney. Disney makes lots of fun cartoons and movies that kids love. Dumbo is one of their most famous characters.

Dumbo was born in a circus, which is a big tent where people go to see all sorts of amazing things. In the circus, there are clowns, acrobats, and animals who do tricks. Dumbo was a bit sad because the other elephants made fun of his big ears. But guess what? Those big ears turned out to be a superpower!

When Dumbo's ears flap really fast, he can fly! Can you imagine an elephant flying in the sky? It's so cool! Dumbo learned that being different is what makes him special, and he became the star of the circus.

Dumbo also has a best friend, a little mouse named Timothy Q. Mouse. Timothy is very clever and helps Dumbo realize how amazing he is. They go on lots of adventures together and teach everyone that friends are very important.

He shows us that our differences can be what make us special and help us do amazing things! If you also like the amazing Dumbo, follow the tutorial below and try to draw him out!

SUPPLIES NEEDED:

√ Draw Dumbo 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 Dumbo Step by Step

Step 1 Outline Dumbo's head and add the nose.

Step 2 Draw one of Dumbo's ears and hair accessory.

Step 3 Draw Dumbo's eyebrows, eyes and mouth.

Step 4 Draw Dumbo's t-shirt and an arm.

Step 5 Draw Dumbo's shorts and an ear.

Step 6 Draw Dumbo's other arm.

Step 7 Draw Dumbo's other big ear.

Step 8 Draw Dumbo's legs.

Step 9 Lastly, color the adorable Dumbo.

Guys, have you learned how to draw Dumbo yet?