Draw a magical human

What can we use instead of a ruler or colored pencils if we don't have them?

Use a straight edge like a book or the long side of a credit card to mark the center line and six equal head-length segments, and substitute crayons, markers, or torn paper collage for coloring materials.

My proportions look wrong after sketching—what step should I redo or fix?

If the six head-length segments or torso shapes feel off, lightly erase the affected segments, remeasure along the vertical center line with your ruler or straight edge, and then redraw the chest, hips, and limb lines before tracing final lines.

How can I adapt this activity for younger or older kids?

For younger children pre-draw the light vertical center line and head circle so they can add facial features, hair, simple clothing and a magical symbol, while older kids can precisely measure six head-length segments, add detailed anatomy, complex accessories, and textured backgrounds.

How can we make the magical human more unique or advanced?

Customize the character by designing a distinctive magical power symbol near the hands or chest, experiment with mixed media for the background (watercolor washes, collage, or glitter for sparkles), add layered shading when tracing final lines, and then photograph to share on DIY.org.