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Drawing Ideas for Kids

Pick an idea, tap Draw it and start on a blank page – or color the example picture first.

Easy Drawing Ideas for Little Kids

Circles, hearts and triangles make these simple drawing ideas perfect for preschool and kindergarten kids.

Animal Drawing Ideas

From cats and dogs to sharks and dinosaurs, these animals are fun to draw and even more fun to color.

Cute Drawing Ideas

Round faces, big eyes and tiny paws turn these critters into cute drawings kids love to share.

Fantasy & Magic Drawing Ideas

Unicorns, dragons, fairy houses and friendly monsters let kids invent whole new worlds.

Vehicle Drawing Ideas

Things that drive, fly, float and dig, from fire trucks and trains to rockets and helicopters.

Nature & Seasons Drawing Ideas

Draw trees, flowers, mountains, volcanoes and the weather in every season of the year.

Food Drawing Ideas

Yummy snacks and treats are easy to draw, and a smiling face makes them extra cute.

Holiday Drawing Ideas

Seasonal ideas for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter and the Fourth of July.

Silly & Creative Drawing Prompts

Funny mix-ups for kids who want a challenge, like a surfing cow or a cat with a unicorn horn.

People & Places Drawing Ideas

Draw community helpers, your family and favorite places like school, the farm and a tree house.

About These Drawing Ideas for Kids

Looking for drawing ideas for kids? Here are 120 easy, cute and creative drawing prompts, from a happy sun to a cat with a unicorn horn. Every card shows an example picture from Color Confetti.

Tap Draw it to start on a blank page in our free online drawing tool. Or tap Color it to color the example first. Simple drawing ideas for little kids come first. Silly prompts and bigger scenes come later.

From Idea to Drawing: 6 Easy Tips

  1. Start with big shapes. Most things are circles, ovals, triangles and rectangles. A cat is a circle with two triangle ears.
  2. Add details last. Draw eyes, stripes, spots and buttons after the main shape is done.
  3. Add one twist. Give it a hat, a new color or a funny job. A shark at a birthday party is more fun than a plain shark.
  4. Draw a place around it. Add a ground line, a sky or a room. Even one line for the floor helps.
  5. Use a guide if you want. Trace mode shows the example page as a faint guide. Trace it once, then draw your own version.
  6. Keep the wobbly lines. Wobbly lines look fun and friendly. Use undo only for big mistakes.

Want a challenge? Mix two cards. A penguin plus a fire truck makes a penguin firefighter. A dragon plus a cupcake makes a very sweet dragon.

Ready? Open the free online drawing tool for kids and pick your first idea. When you are done, tap "Make it a coloring page" and share it with a friend.

Questions and Answers

What are easy things to draw for kids?

Start with simple shapes: a sun, a heart, a star, a fish, a house or an apple. Our Easy group has 13 ideas that need only circles, triangles and lines.

What can I draw when I'm bored?

Pick a silly prompt, like a surfing cow or an elephant on a bike. Or mix two cards: a penguin plus a fire truck makes a penguin firefighter!

How do I turn an idea into a drawing?

Tap "Draw it" to open a blank page in our free online drawing tool. Start with big shapes, add details last, and use trace mode if you want a guide.

Are these drawing ideas free?

Yes. All drawing ideas, the drawing tool and every example coloring page are free. You can color the examples online or print them.