How to Draw the Letter T as an Alphabet Monster (Easy Steps for Kids)
Draw along in 6 easy steps with a pencil and eraser. It takes about 15 minutes and works for ages 5 and up. Print the free step-by-step page below. The page comes from Kevin Coulston’s book How to Draw: Alphabet Monsters.

- Step-by-step drawing
- Ages 5+
- Grades K–2
- Easy
- About 15 min
You’ll need
- Pencil and eraser
- Paper, or the printed page
- Crayons, markers or colored pencils
You’ll practice
- Breaking a drawing into simple shapes
- Following steps in order
- Adding your own details
Learn to Draw the Letter T as a Monster – Free Activity Page from How to Draw: Alphabet Monsters!
If you’re looking for a fun and creative way to introduce kids to drawing while sparking their imagination, you’re in the right place! Today, we’re giving away a free activity page straight out of our book How to Draw: Alphabet Monsters! This page features the letter T transformed into a silly, lovable monster, ready to be drawn, customized, and colored.
This step-by-step activity will guide young artists through the process of turning a simple letter into an expressive and entertaining character. By following each stage, children will not only improve their drawing skills but also develop creative thinking by imagining how different letters, numbers, and symbols can be brought to life as fun and quirky creatures.
If your child enjoys drawing this T-shaped monster, they’re going to love the full book, which is packed with 50 different letter, number, and punctuation monsters waiting to be brought to life. Let’s take a deeper dive into what makes How to Draw: Alphabet Monsters such an exciting and engaging art book for kids!
Unleash Creativity with How to Draw: Alphabet Monsters!
How to Draw: Alphabet Monsters is the ultimate drawing guide for kids who love goofy, silly, and adorable monster characters. Instead of just drawing basic shapes, this book takes an exciting twist—every letter, number, and punctuation mark becomes a unique monster!
Whether your child is just beginning to draw or already has experience doodling, this book offers a fun, structured way to improve their artistic skills while having a blast.
What’s Inside the Book?
- 50 Step-by-Step Drawing Lessons – Each letter, number, and symbol is transformed into an engaging monster with easy-to-follow steps.
- Perfect for All Skill Levels – Whether your child is a beginner or an experienced doodler, they’ll find the instructions simple and fun.
- Encourages Creativity – Kids can personalize their monsters with unique colors, expressions, and details to make them their own.
- Designed for Young Artists – The simple yet exciting illustrations ensure that children as young as 5 years old can follow along and create something amazing.
- Great for Learning & Fun – Not only is this book a fantastic drawing resource, but it also reinforces letter and number recognition in a playful, artistic way.
This book is perfect for kids who love drawing monsters, quirky characters, and imaginative creatures. Each page is designed to make learning to draw an easy and rewarding experience!
The Benefits of Step-by-Step Drawing for Kids
Drawing is more than just a fun activity—it has amazing educational and developmental benefits for children! Here’s why books like How to Draw: Alphabet Monsters are great tools for young learners:
- Enhances Fine Motor Skills – Step-by-step drawing encourages kids to control their pencils more precisely, improving their dexterity and handwriting skills.
- Boosts Confidence – Completing a drawing successfully gives kids a sense of accomplishment and encourages them to continue exploring their artistic talents.
- Develops Creative Thinking – By turning everyday letters and numbers into monsters, children learn to see the world in new and imaginative ways.
- Encourages Focus and Patience – Following step-by-step instructions teaches kids how to concentrate on a task and see it through to completion.
- Supports Early Literacy & Numeracy – Associating letters and numbers with fun characters makes learning more engaging and memorable.
When kids use this book, they’re not just learning to draw—they’re unlocking their creativity and building important skills that will benefit them in school and beyond.
Free Drawing Activity Page (save and print):

Make Learning Fun with Alphabet Monsters!
The best way to help kids develop a love for learning is to make the process fun! How to Draw: Alphabet Monsters does exactly that by turning letters, numbers, and punctuation into adorable monster friends. Here are some fun ways parents, teachers, and caregivers can get even more creative with this book:
✅ Monster Storytelling Challenge – After drawing their letter monsters, have kids invent a fun story about their creations. What’s the monster’s name? What kind of mischief do they get into?
✅ Color & Customize – Encourage children to add unique details like spots, stripes, horns, wings, or even accessories to their alphabet monsters.
✅ Alphabet Monster Flashcards – Cut out the finished drawings and turn them into flashcards to help with letter and number recognition.
✅ Monster Art Wall – Let kids display their creations on a wall or in a scrapbook to build confidence in their artistic progress.
By making drawing interactive and imaginative, How to Draw: Alphabet Monsters keeps kids engaged, entertained, and learning—all at the same time!
Download Your Free Alphabet Monster Activity Page Today!
If you’re excited to dive into the world of alphabet monsters, start with our free drawing page featuring the letter T as a monster! It’s the perfect way to sample the book and see just how fun and easy it is to learn step-by-step drawing.
This freebie gives kids a hands-on experience, guiding them through each step and showing how simple shapes can turn into a goofy, expressive character. If your child enjoys this activity, they’ll love the full book, which includes 49 more silly monsters to draw!
Ready to get started? Download the free activity page now (above) and start drawing!
And if you want even more step-by-step fun, grab a copy of How to Draw: Alphabet Monsters today. It’s packed with hours of creative entertainment, helping young artists turn everyday letters and numbers into a world of hilarious monsters!
How to Draw: Alphabet Monsters
Get Your Copy of How to Draw: Alphabet Monsters!
Whether your child is just starting their drawing journey or looking for a fresh creative challenge, this book is the perfect addition to their collection. Fun, engaging, and educational, it’s an ideal gift for young artists who love monsters, letters, and drawing.
Grab your copy today and watch your child’s creativity take shape—one letter monster at a time!
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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
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Finished? Draw the scene next
- Add a background: draw its home: a cave, under the bed or a swamp.
- Write one line under your picture to finish this story:
It heard a knock at the door and…
That’s a picture book page. Draw two more and you have a whole story.
Draw it, then write about it
Give your alphabet monsters: the letter t a name and a job. What makes it happy, and what makes it grumpy? Write two or three sentences.
Directed drawing and writing worksheets for this lesson: Letter T Monster Directed Drawing and Writing Worksheet, with a kindergarten, 1st grade and 2nd–3rd grade writing page.
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
- It looks scary when you wanted silly.
- Make the eyes big and round and the teeth small and square. Big eyes make any monster friendly.
- All the parts are crowded together.
- Draw the body big first, and leave room for arms, horns and feet around it.
- The horns or arms don’t match.
- Draw one side, then the other right away while you still remember the size.
- Pressing hard from the very first step.
- Use light, sketchy lines first. You can erase them easily and go over the lines you keep at the end.
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.
- Is this monster scary, silly or shy? What makes you think so?
- What does this monster like to eat for breakfast?
- What colors will you use, and why?
- What name fits this character?
More ideas in 25 questions to ask kids about their art.
Questions about this drawing lesson
What age is this alphabet monsters: the letter t drawing lesson for?
Ages 5 and up (about grades K to 2). Younger kids can follow along with a grown-up, one step at a time.
How long does it take?
About 15 minutes. Kids who add their own details or a background often keep going longer.
What supplies do you need?
Pencil and eraser; paper, or the printed page; crayons, markers or colored pencils.
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.
Can kids draw the alphabet monsters: the letter t without printing the page?
Yes. Draw on any paper and copy one step at a time from the screen. Classroom mode shows one step at a time, full screen.
For teachers: grade, timing and standards
Grades K–2, about 15 minutes. Step-by-step drawing, easy level.
National Core Arts Standards (visual arts)
- VA:Cr2 Organize and develop artistic ideas and work: students build drawing skills by following a sequence of steps.
- VA:Cr3 Refine and complete artistic work: students add their own details, expressions and color to finish the character.
See every lesson by standard, plus the math in grid drawing, on the arts standards map.
Copies: print as many as your class needs. Use classroom mode above to show one step at a time on your board. More in the teacher resources, the Monsters hub and our no-prep sub plans.
Get the free Monster Drawing Pack
12 printable monster pages to draw, trace and color, sent with your welcome email. After that, Kevin’s newsletter brings new free pages and book news.
Take the idea into a book
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