How to Draw a Kangaroo (Easy Steps for Kids)
Draw this kangaroo 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 Coulstonās book How to Draw: Cute Cartoon Animals.
- Step-by-step drawing
- Ages 5+
- Grades Kā2
- Easy
- About 15 min
Youāll need
- Pencil and eraser
- Paper, or the printed page
- Crayons, markers or colored pencils
Youāll practice
- Breaking a drawing into simple shapes
- Following steps in order
- Adding your own details
How to Draw: Cute Cartoon Animals teaches kids aged 5+ to easily draw 50 adorable animals, including the kangaroo below, with step-by-step instructions, providing hours of creative fun and artistic development!
Learn to Draw 50 Adorable Cartoon AnimalsĀ with our fun and easyĀ Step-by-Step Drawing Book for Kids! This 106-page book is packed with charming animals like lions, pandas, hippos, elephants, a kangaroo and so much moreāall broken down into 6 simple steps to make drawing easy and enjoyable. Each character even has its own dedicated drawing page!
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5 Reasons Your Kids Will Love This Book:
- Easy-to-followĀ 6-step instructions that make drawing a breeze.
- Unique and funny artĀ you wonāt find anywhere else.
- Ignites active imaginationsĀ by sparking creative storytelling.
- Boosts creativityĀ and nurtures budding talent with each new drawing.
- Provides hours of funĀ and entertainment for kids and the whole family.
Perfect for children ages 5 and up, this book lets kids learn to draw their favorite animals, including hippos, rhinos, lions, bears, turtles, frogs, sea creatures, tigers, dogs, cats, alligators, and more!
A wonderful way to encourage creativity while having funāget ready to watch your little artistās confidence soar!
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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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- Draw by GridDraw by Grid booksCopy it square by squareNo free page of this one yet. See the Draw by Grid books (ages 7+)
Fun facts about the real kangaroo
- Kangaroos hop on their strong back legs and use their tail for balance.
- A baby kangaroo is called a joey and grows up in its mother's pouch.
- Kangaroos can't walk backward easily.
Draw your kangaroo, then add one of these facts in a speech bubble or on the back of the page.
Finished? Draw the scene next
- Add a background: draw a picnic blanket with snacks.
- Write one line under your picture to finish this story:
It sniffed the basket andā¦
Thatās a picture book page. Draw two more and you have a whole story.
Draw it, then write about it
Give your kangaroo a name. Where does it live, and what does it love to do? Write two or three sentences.
Directed drawing and writing worksheets for this lesson: Kangaroo Directed Drawing and Writing Worksheet, with a kindergarten, 1st grade and 2ndā3rd grade writing page.
Print a draw-and-write sheet: a box for the drawing and lines for the story. Primary lines (Kā2) Ā· Regular lines (grades 2ā5)
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 head is too small for a cartoon look.
- Cartoon animals are cute because their heads are big. Make the head almost as big as the body.
- The eyes are too far apart.
- Keep the eyes close together near the middle of the face. Leave about one eyeās width between them.
- The legs donāt line up with the body.
- Draw the legs straight down from the bottom of the body, so the animal looks like itās standing on the ground.
- 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.
- Where does this animal live, and what does it eat?
- If this animal could talk, what would its voice sound like?
- 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 drawing lesson
What age is this kangaroo 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 āFit to pageā in the print settings.
Can kids draw the kangaroo 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 Kā2, 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 Animals hub and our no-prep sub plans.
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Take the idea into a book
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