Drawing is one of the easiest and enjoyable creative activities that kids naturally gravitate towards. On most days kids come up with their own wonderful doodle but sometimes they need a little nudge to come up with some ideas.
Below are 30+ fun and easy drawing, doodling and sketching ideas that kids (big and small) can not only get creative with but they can practice their drawings skills on. And it’s a perfect activity for those rainy days when you don’t have the supplies or patience for a more complicated craft to lead kids through.
Most of the ideas below are mindfully selected, easy and clear step by step tutorials, so that you can enjoy that warm cup of coffee while kids independently follow the instructions.
From one mom to another, I got you!
Here’s to no more coffees drank cold (unless you enjoy a nice cold brew of course 🙂 )
Oh and if you’re looking for more kid friendly ideas, you can check out these kids painting ideas , fun crafts for kids, or if you want to get really simple and easy these 75 crafts ideas with paper.

30+ Fun and Simple Drawing Idea for Kids
These easy drawing ideas for kids will help inspire them when they're bored or when they want to practice their drawing skills.
How To Draw A Mermaid {Easy & Cute!}
Learn how to draw a mermaid with flowing hair and a fun fin tail. This step by tutorial will guide you through each step. Color it in or leave it unfilled, it's up to you!
How to Draw a Sea Turtle : Easy Step-By-Step Tutorial
This cute sea turtle drawing guide will walk your kids through how to draw this adorable sea creature. They'll also have fun colouring it in once they're done.
How to Draw a Boy for Kids
This little boy drawing is so simple that kids (of most ages) can draw it. An idea here is: kids can make it into a self portrait by filling it in with color and accessories.
How to Draw a Girl for Kids
This adorable little girl drawing is both simple and oh so sweet! Kids can choose to fill her in with color, make her into a self portrait, or even add her into a scene if they want.
How To Draw The Moon
Kids can explore the moon through drawing it's multiple fascinating craters. They can also choose to shade the craters in in to make the moon look more realistic.
How To Draw a Butterfly - Easy & Fast
Butterflies seem intimidating to draw, but with the help of this detailed step by step guide, kids can both enjoy and feel empowered drawing this magical insect. Even adults will want to join in on the fun.
15 Best Drawing Ideas for Kids That They Will Love
Who doesn't love baby Groot? Get will love the simple steps and get excited to draw their very own Galactic Groot.
How To Draw Horse Head Step By Step
Kids love drawing animals, and a fan favorite animal is a horse. This beginner friendly step by step tutorial shows kids how to paint the front part of a horses head with hair flowing to one side. The stencil can also be printed and used a a coloring page.
how to draw tulips
Another popular thing to draw are flowers, and this easy tulip drawing tutorial will guide your little ones through this fun Spring bloom. After drawing them in, they can add a splash of color with markers, crayons or even paints.
How to Draw An Ice Cream Cone – A Step by Step Guide
Avoid the brain freeze this summer by getting kids to draw this yummy ice cream waffle cone drawing. They'll also have fun customizing the color to match they fave ice cream flavour (and toppings too!).
Easy to draw a cute chicken for kids - Animal drawings so simple
This cute kawaii style chicken is one of the easiest animals to draw on this list, thanks to this awesome tutotrial. If you have any mini Minecraft fans, this will be extra relevant.
How to Draw a Dinosaur – Step by Step Drawing Tutorial
Step back into the Jurassic age and explore the world of dinosaurs with this fun drawing tutorial. He looks like a cute and friendly raptor who just wants to have fun!
Easy to draw a cute cactus - Anythings to draw for beginners
This precious plant baby cactus is another sweet and fun drawing idea. I love the cute kawaii styled expression- looks like it's saying " I might be prickly, but I still love to snuggle".
How to Draw a Fairy Step by Step Drawing Tutorial
This pretty fairy girl is another fun idea to draw. I love how she's closing her eyes, for that eye-lashed look (plus easy to draw). And how adorable are her dress and wings?
Easy Unicorn Drawing Tutorial For kids
Unicorns are one of the most popular magical animals (besides dragons) and kids love to draw them. This little guy is happy and ready to spread some magical cheer.
How to Draw a Bird
Birds can be challenging to draw, but not with the help of this step by step tutorial. It breaks the bird down beautifully, from the wings all the way to the beak, so that anyone can draw it.
How to Draw a Fire
Who knew fire could be so simple? This brilliant and bright step by step guide shows you how to draw these flickering flames and how to color them in to look like it's glowing.
How To Draw A Shark
My son was obsessed with sharks when he was younger and would have loved to learn how to draw this fierce guy. Love how simple and realistic he looks.
Easy Flower Bouquet Drawing
This simplified flower bouquet is a fun Spring/summer drawing for kids. It would also make a nice mother's day craft - I can see this looking awesome on a card and filled in with color.
Circle Drawing Challenge
This fun trend challenge encourages young artists to draw empty circles (3-6) on a page then fill in each one with a different pattern, scene, or subject matter. From the sun/moon, trees, mountains and beyond, this activity helps young minds to imagine creatively.
Cute Cartoon Bunny Rabbit
This cute hippity hop bunny drawing looks easy and fun. I love the bright and vibrant magenta pink marker addition this artist added to the ears and cheeks.
How to Draw a Tree Step by Step Drawing Tutorial
Kdis will have fun learning how to draw a simple tree. They can use this drawing as a standalone activity and color it in, or they can build a nature landscape scene with it.
How to Draw a Super Simple Flower
Flowers don't get any easier than this. This super simple tutorial shows kids how to draw the petals around the centre of the flower and finish it of with a sturdy green stem and leaves.
How to Draw Sunflowers
Brighten the mood with this cheerful sunflower drawing. Kids will leanr how to draw a grouping of 3 bright sunflowers along with stems and leaves. Perfect as a late summer/ early Fall drawing activity.
How to Draw a Sail Boat
Kids get so mesmerized by sailboats. I remember my daughter couldn't take her eyes off them while they sailed by in the water. Re-capture the magic of boats back at home (or in the classroom) by encouraging them to draw their own.
Cat Drawing for Kids
This adorable tabby cat is the purrrrfect drawing idea on those cats and dog rainy days. This fabulous step by step guide will show kids how they can recreate their own feline friend.
How to Draw a Cat – Step by Step Cat Drawing Instructions (Cute Cartoon Cat)
If your kids enjoy drawing cartoons, then they'll love drawing this cute kitty. Love how easy and simple this one looks. I can see it being extra fun by adding in custom patterning and coloration.
3 Fun Hand-Tracing Drawing Ideas
Love this idea! Kids trace their hands, and then fill in their hand design with different zentangle-like patterns, doodles and markings. You only need a black marker for this drawing, but the results look so cool!
How To Draw the Easiest(Cutest) Puppy Dog
If the simplicity of this puppy drawing doesn't melt your heart, his eyes will. How adorable is this little guy? This Youtube tutorial will guide you through each step.
How to Draw a Rainbow: Easy Step-by-Step Art Lesson for Kids
I think rainbows are the most universal childhood drawing subject matter, ever. They're magical, colourful, mysterious and they just make you feel happy. This rainbow drawing is complete with clouds, sky, butterflies and a field full of more colourful flowers.
How to Draw a Self Portrait for Kids: Easy, Step-by-Step Art Lesson
Self portraits are such an excellent drawing idea for kids. When my daughter was in grade school I remember her coming home one day and telling me how much she enjoyed her self-portrait art unit, and we still hers saved. They're a great way for kids to not only learn about drawing, but about themselves - and it makes a lovely keepsake as s bonus!
How to Draw an Easy Owl Tutorial Video and Easy Owl Coloring Page
This adorable owl drawing looks like a fun and easy idea. I can see this project taking longer than other simpler drawings (especially if you get kids to color it in). So if you need to keep the kids busy for a bit longer, then this project would be a great fit.
How to Draw a Dragon: Easy Step-by-Step Drawing Lesson for Kids
Another magical animal on our list- the dragon! This fiery red dragon would make an excellent art project for Chinese new year or even just because.
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