Look at that furry animal swimming in the water! That's a beaver. He is a very busy builder. Right now, he has a twig in his mouth. It looks like a little brown stick.

What is he doing with that twig? He is using it to build his house, called a lodge. His lodge is made of mud, rocks, and lots and lots of sticks.

He builds it in the middle of the pond. The entrance is underwater, so he can swim inside to stay safe and warm.

He has a big, flat tail that helps him swim. It goes slap, slap on the water when he wants to tell his family, "Danger!"

He also has two big, strong front teeth. He uses them to cut down trees and chew on branches, just like the one in his mouth.

He is a hardworking animal, building a cozy home for his family! If you like this beaver in the water, follow the step-by-step instructions to learn how to draw him!

SUPPLIES NEEDED:

√ Draw a Beaver in the Water 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 a Beaver in the Water Step by Step

Step 1 Draw the beaver's nose and one eye.

Step 2 Draw the beaver's mouth and one ear.

Step 3 Draw the top of this beaver's head.

Step 4 Draw a branch.

Step 5 Outline the beaver's body.

Step 6 Add small circles to the beaver's body.

Step 7 Draw the water surface.

Step 8 Draw the tail of this beaver.

Step 9 Color this beaver and the background.

Guys, have you learned how to draw a beaver in the water yet?