Copy the drawing
Copy the drawing is a drawing game for the interactive whiteboard. A simple model appears at the top, such as a house, a fish or a bicycle, and each team copies it with a finger on its own half. When time runs out, both drawings stay on screen next to the model and the class decides which one looks more like it.
What children practise
- Hand-eye coordination: turning what you see into lines.
- Fine motor control: straight, curved and closed lines drawn with a finger.
- Noticing proportions and where each part of the picture goes.
- Visual memory, in the mode where the model disappears after 5 seconds.
- Giving reasons for why one drawing is closer to the model.
Levels and settings
Easy drawings
House, sun, fish, boat, cup and flower.
Normal drawings
Adds star, car, tree, umbrella, cat and key.
Hard drawings
Adds rocket, butterfly, bicycle and snail.
Modes
The model stays visible or is drawn from memory; there is also Just draw, with no timer or points.
Time
20, 30 or 45 seconds per drawing; Easy gives the most time.
How to play it in class
- Open Copy the drawing and choose the year group and difficulty: the type of drawings and the time adjust themselves.
- In the settings, decide who judges (The class decides or Just draw) and whether the model stays visible or is drawn from memory.
- With two teams, each one draws with a finger on its own board and has its own clear button; solo play works too.
- When time is up, the class votes and you tap the winning team's button or Draw. First to 3, 5 or 8 points takes the game.
Ways to play
In teams, at the same time
The screen splits in two and each team plays on its own half at the same time.
For one player
One child plays on the whole screen at their own pace: on the whiteboard, a computer or a tablet.
Frequently asked questions
Who decides which drawing is better?
The class. When time is up, both drawings appear with the model and three buttons: one team wins, a draw, or the other team wins. The game does not score the drawings itself.
Can it be used just for drawing?
Yes. With Just draw there is no timer, no points and no vote: the model stays at the top and changes when you clear the board.
Can both teams draw at the same time?
Yes. Each half has its own drawing area and both can be used at once.
Is it free?
You can play 5 free games without signing up. After that, a one-off payment of €9.99 unlocks all 78 games for ever, on all your devices. There is no subscription.
Do I need to install anything?
No. It opens in the browser of the interactive whiteboard, panel, computer, tablet or iPad. Once loaded, it also works offline.
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