Digital Cartooning and Animation Club Ages 6-10

This weekly digital art club guides young artists through drawing, coloring, and basic animation in a step-by-step, kid-friendly format. Each session begins with playful warm-up drawing games, followed by a short instructor demonstration of a targeted skill—examples include shape sketching, texture and shading techniques, character drawing, background composition, and simple frame-by-frame animation. Students then create their own pieces using paper or digital tools, practice layering and movement, and finish by sharing work with the group. The curriculum is student-centered: children choose their own characters and themes, and activities are adapted for different skill levels so beginners and more experienced students can both make progress. Positive feedback and a supportive sharing circle help build confidence and communication skills. Throughout the series, students apply color mixing and blending, experiment with digital layers, and combine drawing and animation elements into a final project. The club culminates in a virtual art show where students present their completed pieces. Parents receive weekly check-ins and optional printable handouts to reinforce learning at home. Recommended supplies include basic paper and drawing tools or a tablet/computer for digital practice using free apps like Wick Editor or FlipaClip. Suitable for children ages 6 to 10 (grades 1 through 4).