What’s in the Jungle Worksheet – Jungle Drawing Activity

What’s in the Jungle – Drawing Activity Worksheet

The jungle is full of life, sounds, colours, and hidden surprises. From chattering monkeys to towering trees, winding vines to exotic flowers, it’s a place that fires up the imagination. The “What’s in the Jungle” worksheet invites kids to explore the wild world of the jungle—draw what they think lives there, what they’d see, hear, smell in that dense, vibrant environment.

What’s Inside

• An illustration of a child explorer in jungle foliage (leaves, vines)

• Blank space for drawing jungle animals, plants, insects, maybe even waterfalls or hidden ruins

• Simple outlines to make colouring in and adding detail approachable

• Enough room for imagination—kids can go realistic (tigers, parrots, monkeys) or fantasy (mythical jungle creatures, magical plants etc.)

Why It’s Useful for Kids / Classrooms / Homeschool

• Encourages Creativity & Imagination: Children choose who/what lives in their jungle—animals, plants, colours, features.

• Nature & Science Learning: Can tie into studies on ecosystems, rainforest habitats, types of plants and animals.

• Observation & Detail: Drawing leaves, patterns on animals, textures (fur, feathers, bark) helps develop fine motor skills and notice detail.

• Sensory & Emotional Engagement: Imagining sounds (birds, rustling leaves), the heat, humidity, the smell of earth engages more than just sight.

• Adaptable for Age / Skill Levels: Younger children can draw simple shapes/animals; older kids can add detail, do shading, maybe research a specific jungle inhabitant.

How to Use It (Tips & Suggestions)

1. Set Up / Materials

   • Print the worksheet on suitable paper.

   • Gather art supplies: crayons, coloured pencils, markers. If possible, add textured materials (leaves, bark rubbings) for a mixed media version.

2. Warm-Up / Inspiration

   • Talk about what animals/plants live in jungles. Show photos/videos of rainforests, jungles (Amazon, Southeast Asia, Africa etc.).

   • Ask children: What would you hear? Smell? See in a jungle? to help their senses imagine the scene.

3. Drawing / Decorating Phase

   • Start by sketching larger elements (trees, vines) to frame the scene.

   • Then add animals or creatures, smaller plants, insects, flowers.

   • Use colour boldly—jungle scenes are rich and bright. Consider patterns and textures (spots, stripes, leaf patterns).

4. Reflection & Sharing

   • Once completed, children can share: Which creature did you like drawing most? Why? If you visited your jungle, what would you do first?

   • Could expand into a writing prompt: Write a short story about a day in your jungle scene.

5. Extensions / Variations

   • Older kids: research an endangered jungle species to include and add a small info label (name, habitat, threats).

   • Use for ecological education: talk about rainforest conservation, impact of deforestation.

   • Use collage or natural materials: leaves, bark textures, perhaps even sand or fabric for foliage.

Let your wild side roam free! Download the “What’s in the Jungle” worksheet, gather your colours, imagine the sounds and smells, and fill this jungle with your own creative vision. Colour it, share it, and let your imagination swing through every vine and leaf.