Teaching drawing to kids doesn’t mean you have to be good at drawing yourself. And it definitely doesn’t mean turning your child into an artist overnight. Drawing is simply another way for kids to express what’s in their mind—and when done right, it becomes something they actually enjoy.
If your child likes scribbling, coloring walls, or filling notebooks with random shapes, you’re already on the right track.
Here’s a simple, realistic way to approach how to teach drawing to kids without pressure or frustration.
First Things First: Let Them Draw Freely
In the beginning, kids don’t need instructions—they need freedom.
Scribbles, crooked lines, uneven shapes… all of that is normal. Don’t correct them. Don’t tell them what’s right or wrong.
If your child shows you a drawing and asks what you think, say something positive:
- “I like this part.”
- “That looks interesting.”
- “Tell me about your drawing.”
When kids feel safe and appreciated, they want to draw more.
Start Small and Simple
You don’t need fancy drawing lessons. Start with basic things.
Show them how:
- A circle can become a face
- Lines can turn into a tree
- A square can be a house
Keep it easy. If it looks messy, that’s okay. The idea is to help them see that drawing isn’t complicated.
Sit With Them and Draw Together
One of the best ways to teach drawing is to draw along with your child.
Sit next to them. Take your own paper. Draw simple things. Let them watch you.
Kids love copying adults—not because you’re perfect, but because they feel connected. This shared time matters more than the final drawing.
Use Things Around You as Ideas
You don’t need special topics.
Ask your child to draw:
- Their favorite toy
- Their house
- A fruit from the kitchen
- Someone in the family
- Something they saw outside
When drawing comes from real life, kids understand it better and stay interested.
Keep Drawing Time Short
Most kids lose focus quickly—and that’s completely normal.
Instead of forcing long drawing sessions:
- Let them draw for 10–15 minutes
- Stop when they’re still enjoying it
- Don’t push when they say they’re done
Stopping at the right time makes them want to come back again.
Don’t Compare Their Drawings
This part is very important.
Never compare your child’s drawing with:
- Siblings
- Friends
- Classmates
- Social media pictures
Every child learns differently. Comparison only makes kids doubt themselves—and once confidence is gone, interest disappears too.
Let Them Choose Colors (Even Weird Ones)
If your child wants a blue sun or a pink tree, let it be.
Drawing is not about reality—it’s about imagination.
The more freedom kids have with colors, the more creative they become. There’s no “wrong color” in a child’s world.
Turn Stories Into Drawing Time
After reading a story, ask your child:
- “Can you draw your favorite character?”
- “What part of the story did you like most?”
This makes drawing fun and meaningful, and it also helps with imagination and memory.
Show That Their Drawings Matter
Kids feel proud when their work is respected.
You can:
- Put their drawings on the wall
- Keep them in a folder
- Show them to family members
When kids see their drawings displayed, they feel confident and happy—and that motivates them to draw more.
Be Patient (Some Days They Won’t Feel Like Drawing)
Some days kids will love drawing. Other days they won’t touch a pencil at all.
That’s okay.
Don’t force it. Drawing should feel like fun, not homework. As long as the environment stays positive, they’ll come back to it naturally.
Final Thoughts
Teaching drawing to kids is not about rules or perfection. It’s about time, encouragement, and letting them express themselves freely.
If your child enjoys picking up a pencil and feels happy while drawing, you’re already doing a great job.
A child who feels confident will always learn better than a child who feels pressured.