While, full disclosure, it's not a favorite of my personal taste, I am fully here for anything that gets kids excited about reading and this fits the bill!
I aim to please so please I did....my kids went WILD yesterday when I shared my latest Directed Drawing packet with them. (Thanks to my husband who actually makes the drawings for me.)
Take a peek at some of their art from past packets. I'll have to get better at taking pictures!
It was at the end of the day so I wasn't able to take too many pictures.
This resource includes step-by-step drawing guides for 6 Dog Man characters — perfect for beginning artists and young readers alike! Each drawing breaks down the character into simple steps. Build confidence for sure! Read about the benefits of Directed Drawings if you are new to them.
Characters Included
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Dog Man
Petey
Petey's Lab
Mayor
Hot Dog
Chief
Why You'll Love This
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✔️ No drawing experience needed — each step is scaffolded to support your youngest learners
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✔️ Great for literacy connections — pair it with Dog Man read-alouds or independent reading time
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✔️ Perfect for brain breaks, Fun Friday, art centers, sub plans, or bulletin boards, Do Nows, Fast Finishers, Summer Send Off, etc.
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✔️ Inspires storytelling — students can write about their characters once they draw them!
Easy Prep, Big Engagement
Want to take it a step further? Let students create their own comic strips or Dog Man-style adventures using the characters they’ve drawn!
Ready to Draw Some Laughs?
Whether you’re a lifelong Dog Man fan or just discovering the world of Dav Pilkey, this directed drawing pack is a fun, low-prep way to build confidence, creativity, and giggles.
👉 Grab the Dog Man Directed Drawing Pack for K–2 now and unleash your students' inner illustrator!
Lots more packets coming this summer. Thinking Pete the Cat, Bruce the Bear, Pig the Pug, Fly Guy, Piggie and Elephant, David....any others? Hmmm...thinking, thinking...
