Help! Draw Something Beneath the Kids – Free Drawing Prompt

Help! Draw Something Beneath the Kids – Imaginative Drawing Activity

Are you looking for a fun and creative way to get kids drawing and thinking? This “Help! Draw Something Beneath the Kids” worksheet prompts children to imagine what could cushion a fall. It’s a playful and open-ended activity that encourages creativity, spatial reasoning, and storytelling through art.

What’s Inside
On this worksheet, children will:

• See two kids in mid-fall (arms outstretched)

• Use their imagination to decide what to draw underneath (e.g. trampoline, mattress, clouds, haystack, soft grass, big pillow, etc.)

• Sketch, color, and perhaps label or describe their idea

• Think about how and why their chosen object helps “break the fall”

Why It’s Useful

• Encourages creative thinking (no single correct answer)

• Builds confidence in drawing by giving a prompt rather than a blank page

• Sparks discussion: Why did they choose that object? How would it help?

• Can be adapted for different ages — simpler or more detailed versions

• Works well in classrooms, art blocks, quiet time, or as a fun home activity

How to Use It (Step-by-Step / Tips)

1. Introduce the prompt. Show the worksheet and read aloud: “Draw something beneath the kids to break their fall!”

2. Brainstorm ideas. Give students 1–2 minutes to think (or talk in pairs) what they might draw: balloons, net, feathers, springs, magical force fields, etc.

3. Sketch lightly. Encourage them to start with pencil outlines before adding details.

4. Add details and color. Children can add textures, shading, patterns. They might even annotate (e.g. “soft foam mattress”).

5. Share & explain. Let kids show their drawings and explain why their object works.

6. (Optional) Extend the activity:

   • Write a short sentence/story to go with their drawing (“When the boy fell, the giant marshmallow …”)

   • Turn it into a comic strip, showing “before, during, after”

   • Use it as a prompt for science (discussions about impact, cushioning materials)

This imaginative drawing prompt provides a fun, low-pressure way for kids to flex their creativity and think in new ways. Try it with your students or children today—and let me know which ideas they come up with!