48 Easy Back to School Drawing Ideas

In science class, you'll learn how the telescope was invented, and how it changed the world when people could see the stars and planets up close for the first time. You may even get to look through one!

A microscope is similar to a telescope, but instead of looking at far-away objects, you will look at tiny things. In biology class, you may observe single-celled organisms, insect parts, hair, or skin through the magnification of a microscope.

Graduation, also called commencement, is the end of one thing and the start of something new. Moving the tassel from one side of the mortarboard or graduation cap to the other side marks this momentous occasion.

Good organization is a key to scholastic success. Use this handy backpack to store your ruler, pencil, notepad, laptop, water bottle, and so much more.

Hut, hut, hike! If you're going out for the football team this year, you'll need this protective helmet to keep you safe. Decorate it with the logo or mascot of your school.

Join the team or toss the old pigskin to relax after school. Football has been a fall tradition at American high schools for over a century.

Remember that bacteria you saw under the microscope? Complete your science project by drawing it and labeling all its parts.

This type of flute, sometimes called a recorder, is often the first instrument that students learn to play. You can label the finger positions and notes on your drawing to help you master playing the flute.

What do you want to be when you grow up? Pharmacists go to school for many years so that they can help people by providing them with safe and effective medicines.

Whether you're reading small print, solving a mystery, or exploring the minuscule members of the great outdoors, this magnifying glass is sure to come in handy. It's elementary, my dear Watson!

Does your school have its own library? Libraries are quiet places to study. You can use the books inside to look up information on almost any subject.

Recess is one of the best parts of the school day! What is your favorite playground equipment - the slide, the swing, or the seesaw?

The trumpet is a brass instrument and an essential part of the marching band. It makes a loud, distinct sound at football games and parades!

Typing is a subject that most kids learn in school. Laptops like this one are becoming more and more essential, especially for distance learning.

Quarterback, center, running back, fullback, linebacker - learn how to draw the whole team with the help of this easy drawing tutorial.

No one ever said school supplies have to be boring! Bring this cute pencil to class and you'll always have a trusty friend by your side.

Whether you need safety scissors for cutting paper or sharp ones for home economics, these scissors are a necessary school supply.

From Little League to college teams, baseball is one of America's favorite pastimes. This fun sports drawing tutorial is sure to hit a home run.

Get your head in the game! Dribble that ball and sharpen your pencil, this basketball player is headed down the court. Two points!

Did you know that the average basketball has over 35,000 dots on its surface? They'll help you to get a grip and make the winning free throw.

Did you know the string inside a baseball can be up to one mile in length? You'll knock it out of the park with this easy drawing guide.

The whole world can be an open book to you through the pages of a book. Go on an adventure with your favorite work of fiction or pick up a reference guide to learn something new.

Schools vary in styles of design, but this one is a classic. Open the doors and head to class - hurry, don't be late!

Don't forget to set your alarm for the first day of school! Draw this old-fashioned alarm clock to give yourself a reminder.

Before books were invented by sewing pieces of paper together, people used long pieces of paper called scrolls for writing. Diplomas and other special documents are sometimes rolled and tied like a scroll.

What subjects are you taking this year? You can customize the titles on the spines of this stack of books to match your schedule.

At some point, you'll almost certainly have to draw and label the parts of an animal or eukaryotic cell. Use this informative drawing guide to create a realistic model.

Do your chemistry or biology classes include time in the lab? We've got the beakers, flasks, test tubes, microscopes, and Bunsen burners you need to carry out your experiments.

Are you taking a dance class in school or as an after-school activity? Slip on these beautiful ballet slippers to master your pointe and pirouette.

Label your chemistry supplies or complete your science fair project with the help of this atomic drawing guide. This atom is lithium, shown by the fact that it has three electrons. You can draw more or fewer electrons to represent any element on the periodic table.

Get ready for your piano lessons with this easy musical instrument drawing tutorial. Can you label the keys? If you draw it large enough, you can practice your fingering.

Get out your leotard and tutu - it's time for ballet class! First position, second position, grand plie, releve...

Go, team! Grab your pom-poms, it's time to cheer at the big game. Pair this energetic cheerleader with our basketball or football drawing guides.

Volleyball is another high school sport. Serve the ball, look to your teammates for an assist, then spike it!

Whether you're playing for the team or just shooting some hoops one-on-one after school, this basketball hoop and backboard is the equipment you need.

Does your school have uniforms? Collared shirts and pleated skirts are commonly depicted in anime and are used as real uniforms in schools around the world.

That big yellow school bus is easy to recognize as it picks you up and drops you off. School buses also take you on fun field trips.

Teachers are there to help you learn. It's not just their job - they're passionate about preparing you for life with all the things you need to know. Draw this picture to show your teacher how much you appreciate her.

Textbooks, library books, book reports - books are essential to learning. Sketch this book, then pick up a real one and discover what's inside.

Soccer balls are easy to draw. The basic shape is a circle, and the panels are made from pentagons and hexagons. Pay attention to the shading for a three-dimensional effect.

Whether or not you like math, this girl at the blackboard is no "problem" to draw.

You can make a class portrait with the help of this drawing guide. As an added challenge, can you expand the picture to represent all the kids in your class?

Do you need to add more classmates to one of the drawings above? This girl with cute pigtails is here to help! Don't forget to check out her counterpart below.

This darling boy has his backpack on and is ready for school to start. Find the classroom or school bus on this list and complete your drawing.

Have you learned about the parts of a plant in science class? You can use this drawing to illustrate your next report. The illustration shows all the plant parts, including the roots, stem, flower, and fruit.

The water cycle is an integral part of life on Earth, and you will learn about it in science class. Illustrate your homework with this descriptive drawing.

A food chain illustrates the flow of energy. In this food chain, the hawk eats the snake, who eats the bird, who eats the grasshopper, who eats the grass.

What famous artists have you considered in art class? Margaret Keane was an influential modern artist. You can draw your own version of her painting "The Stray."