How to Draw a Goofy Face with a Grid (Free Printable)
Draw this goofy face one square at a time: copy each square of the example into the same square of the blank grid. It’s a free printable for ages 5 and up that takes about 30 minutes. The page comes from Kevin Coulston’s book Draw by Grid: Goofy Faces.
- Grid drawing
- Ages 5+
- Grades K–5
- Intermediate
- About 30 min
You’ll need
- Both printed pages (the character and the blank grid)
- Pencil and eraser
- Ruler (optional)
You’ll practice
- Looking closely
- Copying one square at a time
- Proportion and spacing
Draw 50 different goofy cartoon faces using our easy grid method! This fun and engaging book is perfect for kids aged 5+ to spark creativity and inspire artistic fun.
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Draw 50 Goofy Cartoon Faces Using Our Easy Grid Drawing Method!
This fun, 106-page drawing book teaches your child how to draw silly cartoon faces and characters using a simple, step-by-step grid method. Perfect for young artists, this book makes learning to draw both fun and easy!
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Why Your Kids Will Love This Book:
- Easy grid drawing method – Great for beginners
- Draw a variety of characters – Cartoon people, animals, aliens, monsters, and more!
- Boosts creativity and imagination
- Fun for the whole family
Ideal for children aged 5 and up, this engaging activity book will nurture your child’s artistic talents while inspiring them to create their own stories and unique characters. Watch their imagination flourish as they dive into the world of goofy cartoon faces!
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Draw it 3 ways
Every FirstArtBooks theme comes in three formats. Trace it, draw it step by step, or copy it square by square: the more ways kids draw a character, the better they know it.
- How to Draw
How to Draw a Goofy Cartoon FaceThe same character · Ages 5+See all How to Draw books - Trace Then Color
Trace Then Color A Grumpy Cartoon FaceSame theme · Ages 3+See all Trace Then Color books - Draw by Grid
Copy it square by squareYou’re on this pageSee all Draw by Grid books
Finished? Draw the scene next
- Add a background: draw a photo frame with a name underneath.
- Write one line under your picture to finish this story:
Their best friend says they are…
That’s a picture book page. Draw two more and you have a whole story.
Draw it, then write about it
Give your : a goofy face a name and a job. What makes it happy, and what makes it grumpy? Write two or three sentences.
Print a draw-and-write sheet: a box for the drawing and lines for the story. Primary lines (K–2) · Regular lines (grades 2–5)
Want to make it a whole story? Try the comic story starter or fold a mini-book in Story Studio.
Common mistakes and quick fixes
- The eyes sit too high on the head.
- On a real head, the eyes are halfway down. Draw a light line across the middle and put the eyes on it.
- The expression is hard to read.
- Eyebrows do most of the work. Tilt them down in the middle for angry, up in the middle for worried.
- The ears are in the wrong place.
- The tops of the ears line up with the eyes, and the bottoms line up with the nose.
- Losing track of which square you’re on.
- Number the rows and columns on both grids, and put a finger on the example square while you draw.
More in 10 common drawing mistakes kids make.
Talk about it
For the grown-up: ask one or two of these while your child draws. There are no wrong answers.
- How is this face feeling? What could have happened to make it feel that way?
- Can you make that face too? Which part of your face changes most?
- Which part are you proudest of?
- What colors will you use, and why?
More ideas in 25 questions to ask kids about their art.
Questions about this grid drawing
What age is this : a goofy face grid drawing for?
Ages 5 and up (about grades K to 5). Kids new to grids can start with just the head, then come back for the rest.
How long does it take?
About 30 minutes. Kids who add their own details or a background often keep going longer.
What supplies do you need?
Both printed pages (the character and the blank grid); pencil and eraser; ruler (optional).
What size does it print?
US Letter (8.5 by 11 inches). Use Print this page or Download PDF above. On A4 paper, choose “Fit to page” in the print settings.
How does grid drawing work?
Copy what you see in one square of the example onto the same square of the blank grid, then move to the next square. Square by square, the whole drawing comes out the right shape.
For teachers: grade, timing and standards
Grades K–5, about 30 minutes. Grid drawing, intermediate level.
National Core Arts Standards (visual arts)
- VA:Re7 Perceive and analyze artistic work: students observe a drawing closely, square by square.
- VA:Cr2 Organize and develop artistic ideas and work: students use the grid method to plan a drawing.
See every lesson by standard, plus the math in grid drawing, on the arts standards map.
Copies: print as many as your class needs. More in the teacher resources, the Funny Faces hub and our no-prep sub plans.
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Take the idea into a book
Want more characters to draw, trace or color? Explore these related books and see which approach fits your next creative session.
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