Ages 4–9Free
How to Draw for Kids: Step-by-Step Drawing Lessons
- Ages 4–11
- Free to print
- Many play on screen
Many children say “I can’t draw”, but almost all of them can when a drawing is broken into small steps. Each lesson here shows one new line or shape per step, starting with simple circles and ovals and ending with a finished picture of a cat, a rocket, a dragon or a strawberry. Lessons have 4 to 7 steps, and the ages on each one show how tricky it is.
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Activity books
Themed workbooks that collect many pages in one printable book.
More about this collection
Encourage children to draw lightly first and press harder once they like the shape. Mistakes are part of drawing: a wobbly line can become a scarf or a tail. Once they have finished, invite them to add a background, a friend or a hat. That is where their own ideas take over.
The lessons cover animals, vehicles, food, everyday objects and fantasy creatures like dragons, unicorns and friendly monsters. Children who enjoy them can move on to the drawing activity books, which collect many lessons in one printable pack.
How to use these
- Draw each step lightly in pencil, then go over it in pen or crayon.
- Follow the lesson twice: the second drawing is always better.
- Add your own background and details at the end.
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Questions and answers
What is the easiest thing to draw for a child?
Simple shapes like a fish, a sun, a balloon, a cupcake or a snail. The 4-step lessons are the easiest place to start.
Can my child follow the lessons on a tablet?
Yes. Each lesson can be followed on screen step by step, or printed as a single sheet.
Are these printables free?
Yes. Every sheet marked Free can be printed or played as often as you like, at home or in class. Premium activity books are marked.
How do I print a sheet?
Open a sheet and choose Print. It fits A4 and US Letter paper. Most sheets can also print with an answer key on a separate page.
Can children do them on a tablet?
Most can: press Play to answer on screen with instant marking and stars. Colouring and drawing pages can be done with a finger or stylus too.