Free Lessons, Zippers, and Posters

Shapegrams are a great way for students to learn and practice digital drawing. With the free offerings below, teachers can get a taste of what Shapegrams has to offer without spending any money. The House, Face, Ice Cream Cone, and Lion lessons each come with a picture to recreate and a tutorial video. Additionally, there are side activities and posters that enhance the learning experience. Shapegrams lessons are available in Google Slides and Google Drawings.

Drawing of Tony waving a flag that says "Free"
House Picture labeled Free

House

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Face picture labeled Free

Face

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Lion picture labeled Free

Lion

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Students learn digital drawing basics and handy keyboard shortcuts in these four free Shapegrams lessons. They are a sample of the 66 lessons available through membership, which costs only $35 per year. 

Zippers Logo

Zippers are digital drawing challenges that can be completed in a matter of minutes. Each Zipper has a picture to recreate and drawing tips. They are a great way for students to practice between lessons. Beginning Blue Zippers are free (and listed below). Green, Purple, Red, and and Orange Zippers are included with membership.  Zippers are available in Google Slides and Google Drawings.

Drawing of a tree with green leaves and a brown trunk
Free

Tree

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Drawing of a banana
Free

Banana

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Drawing of a koala's head
Free

Koala

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Drawing of a boat anchor
Free

Anchor

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See all the Zipper challenges on our Zippers page.

Growth Mindset Posters and Slides

Assortment of poster thumbnails

Each Shapegram has its own punny encouragement poster. Members can download individual posters from each Shapegram’s page. Even if you’re not a member, you can download a PDF or view slides with all 66 silly growth encouragement messages. You will have groan after viewing these posters!