Copy four clear picture references: kite, hot-air balloon, cloud and a sun. Every printable page places the reference on the left and an equal-size empty grid on the right. Both are 3 x 3 grids, so you can compare the same square on each side rather than estimating the entire picture at once.
Choose a Page and Find Its Matching Squares
Print one design or the full four-page set. Each square grid measures 82 x 82 mm at actual size, with three equal rows and three equal columns. Choose 100% or actual-size printing to preserve that measurement. Use a pencil first, keeping an eraser nearby. You draw directly in the empty grid; no cutting, folding or separate card assembly is needed.
Match top-left square to top-left square, middle square to middle square, and so on. Notice where a line meets a grid boundary. Transfer that crossing point to the corresponding boundary in your empty grid, then connect it to the next point.
Kite
Use the top and bottom points to place the long center line, then locate the left and right corners on either side. The horizontal cross helps you compare the kite with the row boundaries. Copy the small bow and tail only after the main diamond is in place. They occupy the lower part of the reference, so leave that space free at the start.
Hot-air Balloon
Begin with the wide envelope in the upper part of the reference grid. Compare the left and right edges before adding the two long internal divisions. The basket sits well below the envelope and is much smaller. Leave the narrow connecting space between them, then copy its suspension lines. The basket's horizontal detail is a useful final check on its width.
Cloud
Find the broad bottom edge first, then follow the different bumps around the top. The highest bump is left of the center rather than directly above the middle of the cloud. Copy the low rounded ends without turning the picture into a plain oval. The reference deliberately has no face or extra texture, leaving the outside silhouette as the main task.
Sun
Place the round center before drawing the separate rays. Use the middle grid cell to judge its location and the surrounding cells to check the rays above, below and on both sides. The diagonal rays stop short of the circle. Leave those gaps visible instead of joining every ray onto the outline. Once copied, the clear center is ready for your own coloring.
Finish the Outline Before the Small Details
Start with the largest outside shape, using the grid to compare width and height. A long line may pass through several squares; follow it through the matching cells rather than stopping at each boundary. Add interior shapes after the outside fits. When a curve crosses a grid line, compare both its crossing position and the direction it takes into the next square.
Check the whole drawing before coloring. If a feature is too wide, compare the number of columns it reaches across. If it is too high or low, compare its row with the reference. The empty grid contains no hidden picture or numbered route: it is a space for your own copy. Once you are happy with the outline, choose your own colors.
Download the Printables
Choose A4 (210 x 297 mm) or US Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) for the paper in your printer. The two sizes contain the same designs. The complete file repeats the separate files in one convenient PDF; it does not add extra activities.
Copy Grids - 4 pages: A4 PDF | LETTER PDF
Complete pack - 4 pages: A4 PDF | LETTER PDF