How to draw: step-by-step drawing for kids
Choose what to draw, open the page and copy six small steps. In each step the new line is black and the earlier ones are gray, so it is impossible to get lost.
Why learn to draw step by step?
Drawing in steps breaks a "hard" picture into shapes every child already knows: a circle, a triangle, an arch and a line. Kids see themselves succeed from the very first step, and that gives them the confidence to try on their own. Along the way they practice pencil control, looking closely and planning the page, skills that help with handwriting too.
When the drawing is done, color it in, or carry on with a color by number picture on the same theme.
Frequently asked questions
How do the how-to-draw pages work?
Each page has six numbered boxes. In every box the new line is black and the steps you already drew are gray, so you can see exactly what to add next. Copy them one step at a time onto blank paper, until you reach the finished drawing in box 6.
What ages are they for?
The drawings are made of simple shapes like circles, triangles and arches, and suit kids of about 4 to 9. Little ones can draw together with a grown-up, and older kids can add their own background and details.
What do we need to get started?
A soft pencil, an eraser and a sheet of blank paper. Draw lightly first, and only at the end go over the lines with a black marker and color it in.
Are the pages free?
Yes. Every how-to-draw page is free for home, preschool and classroom use, with no sign-up. The drawings are original and were made for this site.
Explore more: Coloring pages, and Color by number.