Drawing Course for Kids Ages 7–9

At school age your child's question changes from “can I draw?” to “how do I draw it right?”. They now notice the gap between what's on the paper and what's in their imagination — and this is where ordered lessons make all the difference. The Rasm Kids course breaks every drawing into small, clear video steps your child follows independently, replaying any step until they master it.

This is the golden age for structured learning: longer focus, a stronger hand, and a genuine desire to get things right. The course turns that desire into skill that stacks lesson after lesson — from confident lines to complete paintings with light and shadow.

What does your child learn at this age?

  • Building any drawing from a simple frame: proportions before details
  • Drawing characters, animals, and nature in sequences they master alone
  • Light and shadow basics that give drawings depth and realism
  • Blending colors and gradients into a harmonious final piece
  • The small details that lift a drawing from good to remarkable
  • Completing full painting projects from first sketch to signature

Why are ages 7–9 ideal for structured learning?

Between seven and nine, children gain what preschoolers don't yet have: focus that stretches past 20 minutes, precise hand control, and the ability to follow a sequence of steps from memory. That's why their level jumps quickly once they get an ordered curriculum instead of scattered random clips.

It's also the age when children compare themselves to peers — and without visible progress, many quietly decide they “can't draw” and stop. Graduated lessons deliver a stream of small wins that protect enthusiasm and build their identity as an artist.

The curriculum — and how a 7–9 year old moves through it

Children at this stage usually complete a full lesson per session and move from fundamentals to complete paintings within weeks. All lessons unlock at enrollment, so they roam freely and replay whatever they want to master:

84 lessons — All lessons unlock right after enrollment

  1. 1 Welcome to the World of Drawing! Watch the free lesson
  2. 2 Introduction to Drawing and Coloring for Kids 01:30
  3. 3 Essential Drawing and Coloring Tools for Kids 02:45
  4. 4 Proper Pencil Grip and Control 03:41
  5. 5 Basics of Using Pastel Colors 06:10
  6. 6 Basics of Coloring with Colored Pencils 07:00
  7. 7 Introduction to Primary Colors 11:30
  8. 8 Color Mixing and Creating Secondary Colors 15:00
  9. 9 Understanding the Secondary Color Wheel 12:50
  10. 10 Practical Exercise on Secondary Colors 22:00
  11. 11 Understanding Warm and Cool Colors 12:11
  12. 12 Practical Exercise with Warm Colors 16:00
  13. 13 Practical Exercise with Cool Colors 16:00
  14. 14 Advanced Practice with Cool Colors 10:10
  15. 15 Combining Warm and Cool Colors — Part 1 14:40
  16. 16 Combining Warm and Cool Colors — Part 2 14:16
  17. 17 Combining Warm and Cool Colors — Part 3 14:30
  18. 18 Combining Warm and Cool Colors — Final Exercise 13:00
  19. 19 Introduction to Neutral Colors and Their Uses 03:00
  20. 20 Color Contrast Theory 24:50
  21. 21 Using Gray and Brown Colors 07:37
  22. 22 Color Harmony Theory 25:15
  23. 23 Intermediate Color Wheel — Part 1 14:24
  24. 24 Intermediate Color Wheel — Part 2 14:15
  25. 25 Drawing a Simple Cup Step by Step 2040
  26. 26 Drawing an Artistic Jar Step by Step 17:54
  27. 27 Drawing a Flower Vase — Part 1 13:46
  28. 28 Drawing a Flower Vase — Part 2 16:19
  29. 29 Drawing a Fruit Basket — Part 1 15:32
  30. 30 Drawing a Fruit Basket — Part 2 20:00
  31. 31 Drawing a Fruit Basket — Part 3 15:21
  32. 32 Drawing an Old House Landscape — Part 1 18:48
  33. 33 Drawing an Old House Landscape — Part 2 19:06
  34. 34 Drawing an Old House Landscape — Part 3 15:00
  35. 35 Drawing an Old House Landscape — Part 4 15:20
  36. 36 Drawing an Old House Landscape — Final Touches 10:00
  37. 37 Drawing a Landscape with a River — Part 1 17:12
  38. 38 Drawing a Landscape with a River — Part 2 22:00
  39. 39 Geometric Shapes in Drawing — Part 1 17:30
  40. 40 Geometric Shapes in Drawing — Part 2 19:00
  41. 41 Understanding Space and Composition 18:00
  42. 42 Basics of Proportion in Drawing 06:20
  43. 43 Using the Ground Line in Drawing 05:18
  44. 44 Symmetry and the Rule of Thirds in Composition 02:40
  45. 45 Understanding Values from White to Black 07:30
  46. 46 Gradient and Color Value — Part 1 14:30
  47. 47 Drawing a Sphere with Colored Pencil Gradients 17:16
  48. 48 Drawing an Apple with Pastels — Part 1 13:07
  49. 49 Drawing an Apple with Pastels — Part 2 13:30
  50. 50 Drawing an Apple with Pastels — Part 3 15:13
  51. 51 Creating a Color Sketch Before Final Coloring 17:40
  52. 52 Monochrome Coloring: Brown Tones 11:22
  53. 53 Drawing a Pomegranate with Pastels — Part 1 16:11
  54. 54 Drawing a Pomegranate with Pastels — Part 2 15:50
  55. 55 Drawing a Pomegranate with Pastels — Part 3 10:46
  56. 56 Drawing a Pumpkin with Colored Pencils — Part 1 20:00
  57. 57 Drawing a Pumpkin with Colored Pencils — Part 2 17:30
  58. 58 Drawing a Pumpkin with Colored Pencils — Part 3 17:00
  59. 59 Drawing a Pumpkin with Colored Pencils — Part 4 15:50
  60. 60 Drawing a Pumpkin with Colored Pencils — Part 5 12:43
  61. 61 Drawing a Pumpkin with Colored Pencils — Part 6 13:20
  62. 62 Drawing a Jar with Pastels — Part 1 17:06
  63. 63 Drawing a Jar with Pastels — Part 2 16:36
  64. 64 Drawing a Jar with Pastels — Part 3 14:50
  65. 65 Drawing a Jar with Pastels — Part 4 16:36
  66. 66 Understanding Overlapping Elements in Drawing 13:56
  67. 67 Drawing Overlapping Geometric Forms — Part 1 14:02
  68. 68 Drawing Overlapping Geometric Forms — Part 2 14:17
  69. 69 Drawing a Pear with Pastels — Part 1
  70. 70 Drawing a Pear with Pastels — Part 2 15:05
  71. 71 Correcting Space Through Drawing Cherries 18:07
  72. 72 Still Life Project with Pastels — Part 1 16:13
  73. 73 Still Life Project with Pastels — Part 2 15:43
  74. 74 Still Life Project with Pastels — Part 3 12:52
  75. 75 Still Life Project with Pastels — Final Part 14:00
  76. 76 Still Life Project with Colored Pencils — Part 1 18:31
  77. 77 Still Life Project with Colored Pencils — Part 2 18:31
  78. 78 Still Life Project with Colored Pencils — Part 3 17:10
  79. 79 Still Life Project with Colored Pencils — Part 4 15:50
  80. 80 Still Life Project with Colored Pencils — Part 5 13:38
  81. 81 Still Life Project with Colored Pencils — Part 6 14:18
  82. 82 Still Life Project with Colored Pencils — Part 7 17:40
  83. 83 Still Life Project with Colored Pencils — Part 8 19:50
  84. 84 Still Life Project with Colored Pencils — Final Artwork 21:45
See the full lesson list on the course page

What a session looks like at ages 7–9

  1. 1 3 minutes warm-up: quick lines and shapes to ready the hand
  2. 2 15–20 minutes full lesson: watch each step and draw to the end
  3. 3 5 minutes refinement: details or shading on today's drawing
  4. 4 5 minutes coloring and finishing touches
  5. 5 2 minutes review: what clicked today, and what to try next session

Results parents notice within weeks

  • Drawing well-proportioned characters and animals without help
  • Using light and shadow so drawings start looking three-dimensional
  • Planning a drawing before starting instead of random scribbling
  • Finishing complete projects — persistence that shows at school too
  • Talking about their art in real terms: proportions, gradient, background
  • A completion certificate crowning the journey

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Questions parents of school-age kids ask before enrolling

My child draws a lot but has no fundamentals — will this help?

That's actually the best starting point: the love is there, only the structure is missing. The course rebuilds fundamentals — proportions, lines, planning — then builds on them, so their level jumps visibly within weeks because the enthusiasm already exists.

Can they follow lessons alone, or should I sit in?

At this age most children manage entirely on their own: playing, pausing, and replaying by themselves. Your interest in the result is enough — ask to see each session's drawing and watch their motivation double.

We tried YouTube videos and they got bored — what's different?

Scattered clips don't progress: one too-easy lesson, then a hard jump, then frustration. An ordered curriculum builds each lesson on the last, so the child feels progress every session — that's what keeps enthusiasm alive.

How many sessions a week, and when do results show?

Two to three sessions of 20–30 minutes are ideal. Most parents see a clear difference in proportions and detail within about a month of steady practice.

Is the course still right if my child is older than 9?

Yes — it's built for beginners aged 5 and up, and older children simply move faster. If your child has drawn for years, the early lessons become a quick review before the real challenge begins with shading and full paintings.

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