Starter Prompts
- Shape Hunt: Identify circles, ovals, triangles, and cylinders in the animal’s body.
- Silhouette Study: Block in the outline first, then add major landmarks.
- Texture Sampler: Feathers, fur, scales—practice three texture swatches.
Guided Activities
- Value Ladder: Shade the same animal silhouette with 3 values (light/mid/dark).
- Proportion Check: Measure head‑to‑body ratio and redraw at double size.
- Gesture Series: Three 60‑second poses from different photos.
Open a reference with the Random Animal Generator. For writing tie‑ins, pair with Animal Facts Worksheet or Bingo Cards.
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