Trace and Color a Birthday Cake Monster (Free Printable for Kids)
Trace the outline of this birthday cake monster, then color it in. It’s a free printable for ages 3 and up that takes about 10 minutes, and all you need is the printed page, a pencil and crayons.
- Trace then color
- Ages 3+
- Grades Pre–K-K
- Beginner
- About 10 min
You’ll need
- The printed page
- Pencil
- Crayons, markers or colored pencils
You’ll practice
- Pencil control along a line
- Hand-eye coordination
- Choosing colors
Trace Then Color:
A Birthday Cake Monster
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5 Reasons Your Kids Will Love This Book
- Easy-to-follow instructions
- Funny art you won’t find in any other series
- Promotes active imaginations
- Boosts creativity, and nurtures talent.
- Hours and hours of fun!
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It's vitally important to encourage creativity in our kids. This fun activity book will guide them through tracing and then coloring 50 different cartoon food monsters, but when they're done, I expect you'll see many more creatures and characters that come directly from their own imaginations. Inspire storytelling, artistic tendencies, and embrace having fun with this kid-friendly art series from children's book author and illustrator Kevin Coulston.
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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 Cute Macaroni MonsterSame theme · Ages 5+See all How to Draw books - Trace Then Color
Trace it, then color itYou’re on this pageSee all Trace Then Color books - Draw by Grid
Draw by Grid: Strawberry MonsterSame theme · Ages 7+See all Draw by Grid books
Finished? Draw the scene next
- Add a background: draw a lunch box or a picnic plate.
- Write one line under your picture to finish this story:
Just before lunch, it jumped out and…
That’s a picture book page. Draw two more and you have a whole story.
Draw it, then write about it
Give your birthday cake monster 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
- It just looks like food.
- The face makes it a monster. Big eyes on top and a wide mouth in the middle bring it to life.
- The arms look like they’re floating.
- Start the arms at the edge of the food shape, with the hands curving out.
- The food is hard to recognize.
- Keep the famous details: the holes in cheese, the seeds on a strawberry, the drips of sauce.
- Tracing too fast and slipping off the line.
- Slow down on curves and corners. Try putting a finger from the other hand next to the line as a guide.
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.
- What would this food monster say if someone tried to eat it?
- What’s your favorite food, and what kind of monster would it be?
- What would you change if you drew it again tomorrow?
- Which part are you proudest of?
More ideas in 25 questions to ask kids about their art.
Questions about this tracing page
What age is this birthday cake monster tracing page for?
Ages 3 and up (about grades Pre-K to K). It is a good first drawing activity for preschoolers, and older kids enjoy the coloring.
How long does it take?
About 10 minutes, including time to pause the video. Kids who add their own details or a background often keep going longer.
What supplies do you need?
The printed page; pencil; crayons, markers or colored pencils. Chunky crayons or washable markers are easiest for small hands.
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.
Is tracing cheating?
No. Tracing builds pencil control and shows how a drawing is put together. When it feels easy, try drawing the character again next to it without tracing.
For teachers: grade, timing and standards
Grades Pre–K-K, about 10 minutes. Trace then color, beginner level. The video does the teaching: press play and let students draw along.
National Core Arts Standards (visual arts)
- VA:Cr2 Organize and develop artistic ideas and work: students practice control of drawing tools by tracing.
- VA:Cr1 Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas: students make their own color choices.
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 Monsters 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.
How to Draw: Food Monsters
By Kevin Coulston
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Trace Then Color: Cartoon Food Monsters
By Kevin Coulston
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Draw by Grid: Food Monsters
By Kevin Coulston
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