“Mummy, can you show me how to draw Buzz Lightyear?” Every parent knows that moment of panic. Drawing is one of the first creative skills kids try out, but getting it “right” takes practice — for them and for us. The good news is you don’t have to be the next great illustrator to help. These six how-to-draw websites break it down step by step, so any child (and quite a few grown-ups) can follow along.
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If drawing isn’t your own strong point, these six websites do the heavy lifting for you, with clear tutorials and drawing tips kids can follow at their own pace.
6 of the Best How-to-Draw Websites for Kids
#1. HelloKids
Hellokids.com covers a huge range of themes and topics, with online tutorials you can follow step by step as well as templates you can print out.
The site caters for kids of all ages, from preschoolers right up to teens and adults.
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#2. Activity Village
Activity Village has over 400 how-to-draw tutorials. The step-by-step method makes drawing approachable for all ages. You can print off tutorials and learn to draw everything from animals and buildings to people.
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#3. Art Projects for Kids
On the Art Projects for Kids website you’ll find a collection of fun, easy art projects with how-to-draw tutorials and art lessons for kids. They also run a regular blog feature with a new art project idea — draw like Matisse, or draw a simple stick person, for example.
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#4. Easy Drawing Tutorials
Fancy drawing Minnie Mouse, Cinderella, Captain America or even Cookie Monster? Easy Drawing Tutorials lets kids draw their favourite characters using simple, step-by-step instructions, often with a short video to help too.
#5. Drawing Now
DrawingNow offers tons of free how-to-draw, step-by-step lessons. Kids learn by following along with each video tutorial, and there are printable colouring pages with detailed instructions too. Choose from cartoons, animals, people or nature.
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#6. Blue Tadpole Studio
The Blue Tadpole Studio has fun, simple starter tutorials suited to younger kids. Little ones can learn to draw Nemo, Dory and Marlin from Finding Nemo, along with other animals and even a racing car.
FAQs About How-to-Draw Websites for Kids
Are these websites free to use?
Yes, all six sites offer free tutorials and drawing lessons that kids can follow without needing to sign up or pay.
What age group are these websites suitable for?
It varies by site. Some, like HelloKids, cover everyone from preschoolers to teens, while others such as Blue Tadpole Studio are aimed more at younger children just starting out.
Do I need to be good at drawing to help my child?
Not at all — that’s the whole point of these sites. The step-by-step format means you and your child can learn together, following the same instructions.
Can these tutorials be printed out?
Several of the sites, including Hellokids, Activity Village and DrawingNow, offer printable templates and colouring pages alongside their online tutorials.
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