How to Draw a Goofy Cartoon Face (Easy Steps for Kids)
Draw this goofy cartoon face 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: Goofy Faces.
- 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
How to Draw Goofy Cartoon Faces – Free Activity Page!
Ever wanted to become a cartoonist? Now’s your chance to dive into the world of cartoon character design with a free activity page (below) straight from How to Draw: Goofy Faces! This page includes a step-by-step guide to drawing a hilarious cartoon face, giving kids the perfect opportunity to learn to draw cartoons in a fun and easy way. Simply download, print, and start sketching your very own goofy character!
If your child loves doodling funny faces and making up silly characters, How to Draw: Goofy Faces is the perfect book to help them develop their cartooning skills. This 106-page activity book teaches young artists how to create 50 unique and exaggerated cartoon expressions, helping them bring their imaginative characters to life. From wacky grins to over-the-top surprised expressions, this book makes drawing cartoons easy and exciting.
What’s Inside How to Draw: Goofy Faces?
Cartooning is all about expressiveness, exaggeration, and creativity. In this book, kids will learn how to sketch funny characters step by step, breaking down each goofy face into simple, easy-to-follow shapes. By the end, they’ll be able to design their own hilarious cartoon characters with confidence!
Why Kids (and Parents) Love This Book:
✅ Step-by-step instructions make drawing funny faces easy for beginners. ✅ Teaches the fundamentals of cartoon character design. ✅ Encourages kids to develop their own unique drawing style. ✅ Perfect for kids who love comics, cartoons, and animation. ✅ A great way to improve hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. ✅ Screen-free entertainment that provides hours of creative fun. ✅ Ideal for young artists aged 5 and up.
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The Benefits of Learning to Draw Cartoons
Drawing cartoons isn’t just fun—it helps kids develop valuable artistic skills that they can use for years to come. Here’s why cartooning books like How to Draw: Goofy Faces are a great choice for young artists:
1. Teaches Expression and Emotion
Cartoons rely on bold facial expressions to tell a story. This book helps kids practice drawing big, exaggerated emotions, making their characters more engaging and dynamic.
2. Builds Confidence in Drawing Skills
By breaking each face down into simple shapes, kids will feel less intimidated by the drawing process. They’ll gain confidence as they see how easy it is to create funny, expressive faces.
3. Sparks Creativity and Storytelling
A goofy face isn’t just a drawing—it’s a character waiting for a story! Encouraging kids to draw silly expressions can inspire them to create their own comics, animations, or illustrated stories.
4. Strengthens Observation Skills
To draw cartoons well, kids need to observe and exaggerate real-life expressions. This helps develop keen observation skills, a crucial aspect of both art and storytelling.
5. A Fun Introduction to Cartooning
If your child dreams of creating their own comics, animations, or illustrated books, How to Draw: Goofy Faces is the perfect introduction to cartoon character design. It’s a great stepping stone toward becoming a cartoonist!
Free Activity Page (save and print):
Fun Ways to Use This Book
Want to make the most of How to Draw: Goofy Faces? Here are some creative ways to use it:
- Create Your Own Cartoon Characters – Mix and match facial features to design original characters.
- Make a Funny Comic Strip – Use goofy faces to tell a hilarious short story.
- Host a Drawing Challenge – Compete with friends and family to draw the silliest face.
- Use for School Art Projects – Great for classroom activities, homeschool lessons, or art club projects.
- Customize Greeting Cards & Posters – Draw funny faces to make unique birthday cards and posters.
Get Your Free Activity Page and Start Drawing!
The free goofy face activity page is a fantastic way for kids to experience the fun of cartooning before diving into the full book. Whether your child is new to drawing or already loves making funny characters, this book will help them learn to draw cartoons with confidence and creativity.
So, what are you waiting for? Download your free activity page, grab a copy of How to Draw: Goofy Faces, and start creating your own hilarious cartoon characters today!
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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
Draw it step by stepYou’re on this pageSee 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
Draw by Grid: A Goofy FaceThe same character · Ages 7+See 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 goofy cartoon 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.
- 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.
- 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 drawing lesson
What age is this goofy cartoon face 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 goofy cartoon face 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 Funny Faces hub and our no-prep sub plans.
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