Teach your students how to draw an easy mummy with a step-by-step video, perfect for directed drawing practice in the primary classroom.
How to Draw a Mummy
Are your students ready to embark on an ancient adventure and uncover the secrets of drawing a mummy? Get out the pencils and erasers ready, because we’re about to journey into the world of ancient Egyptian mysteries! This step-by-step video will guide your students through each stage of creating their very own mummy masterpiece.
Follow along as our talented illustrator breaks down the process of drawing a mummy into simple, manageable steps. From wrapping the bandages to capturing the eerie gaze, this video will help your students bring this iconic figure to life on paper.
Teach Starter Teacher Tip: Pause the video several times to allow students to keep up with the illustrator!
All you need are some basic supplies such as paper, pencils and erasers. If you’ve got a little extra time at your disposal, have your students use markers to add depth and dimension to their mummy drawing.
More Fun with This Mummy Directed Drawing Activity
Once your students have finished their mummy drawing, why not use this activity as a segue into learning more about ancient Egypt and the art of mummification? Here are some suggestions from our teacher team:
- Ancient Tomb Maze – Ancient Egyptian tombs comprised many tunnels designed to confuse would-be grave robbers! Have your students create a maze inspired by ancient Egyptian tombs, either on paper or outside in the playground, then see if anyone can safely navigate their way through!
- Egyptian Hieroglyphics – Do some research with your students about the ancient Egyptian writing system (hieroglyphics). Have students create their own hieroglyphic messages for a classmate to decipher.
- Halloween Dress-Up – Host a mummy dress-up party for Halloween! Have your students use fabric or paper roll to wrap themselves up as mummies and strike a pose for some spooky photos!
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