How to Draw a Crusty Goober (Easy Steps for Kids)
Draw this Crusty Goober 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: Crusty Goobers.
- 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
Get Creative with How to Draw: Crusty Goobers!
Have you ever looked at a weird stain on your fridge shelf and thought, "That could be a creature from another dimension"? Or maybe you've doodled a goofy little monster in the margins of your notebook and wished you could bring it to life? If so, then How to Draw: Crusty Goobers is the perfect book for you!
This fun and offbeat drawing guide is packed with step-by-step instructions to help you create 50 of the silliest, weirdest, and most wonderfully gross creatures you can imagine. But what exactly are Crusty Goobers? No one really knows! Are they aliens from a forgotten planet? Mysterious monsters lurking under your bed? Sentient blobs that emerged from an old slice of pizza? That’s for you to decide! With this book, you get to dream up their stories while learning how to draw them in all their bizarre, goofy glory.
Book: How to Draw: Crusty Goobers
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Why You’ll Love This Book
Drawing is an incredible way to express yourself, and How to Draw: Crusty Goobers makes it easy and fun for anyone—whether you're a kid just starting out, a teen who loves to doodle, or even an adult looking to relax with some creative fun. Here’s why this book is a must-have:
- Simple, Step-by-Step Instructions: Each page breaks down the drawing process into easy-to-follow steps, so you’ll never feel lost or overwhelmed.
- 50 Unique and Hilarious Characters: From lumpy, droopy goobers to ones with way too many eyes, you’ll get to create an entire world of wacky creatures.
- Encourages Creativity: Don’t just follow the steps—add your own details, make up names, and give your goobers their own crazy personalities!
- Fun for All Ages: Whether you're 5 or 105, if you love quirky, offbeat art, this book will keep you entertained.
A Perfect Activity for Any Time
Looking for something fun to do on a rainy afternoon? Need a boredom buster for long car rides? Want to host a silly drawing contest with friends or family? This book is a great way to unleash your imagination and get everyone laughing as they bring their own Crusty Goobers to life. Plus, drawing is a fantastic way to relax, boost creativity, and improve artistic skills—without any pressure or perfectionism.
Grab Your Pencils and Start Creating!
With How to Draw: Crusty Goobers, you’re not just following instructions—you’re inventing a whole new world of weird and wacky characters. So, pick up your sketchbook, grab some pencils, and let your imagination run wild! Who knows? You might just create the next legendary Crusty Goober that no one ever saw coming.
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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 ColorTrace Then Color booksTrace it, then color itNo free page of this one yet. See the Trace Then Color books (ages 3+)
- Draw by Grid
A 3-Eyed 2-Horned Goober on a GridA close cousin · Ages 7+See all Draw by Grid books
Finished? Draw the scene next
- Add a background: draw a monster school with a chalkboard.
- Write one line under your picture to finish this story:
The teacher asked a question, and…
That’s a picture book page. Draw two more and you have a whole story.
Draw it, then write about it
Give your crusty goober 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: Crusty Goober in a Glass Dome 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?
- 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 crusty goober 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 crusty goober 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 and our no-prep sub plans.
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