The Ten Suns Drawing Project
“My Story in Pictures”
Project Overview:
A multi-part drawing activity where preschoolers create their own illustrated version of The Ten Suns story, focusing on key scenes and characters while developing artistic skills and story comprehension.
Materials Needed:
- Large drawing paper
- Crayons
- Washable markers
Drawing Activity Structure:
“The Ten Happy Suns”
What to Draw:
- Ten smiling suns all together in the sky
- Royal parent suns (can be bigger)
- Happy expressions on all suns
Step-by-Step Process:
- Circle Practice: Start with making 10 circles across the paper
- Sun Faces: Add dots for eyes and curved lines for smiles
- Sun Rays: Draw lines coming out from each circle (or glue tissue paper rays)
- Color Time: Use yellow and orange crayons to fill in
- Add Details: Encourage personal touches – maybe some suns have different expressions
Teacher Prompts:
- “How do you think the suns felt when they were all together?”
- “What makes a sun look happy?”
- “Can you count all ten suns in your picture?”
Encourage children to retell the story as they draw, asking, “What happens next?”