How to Draw a Silly Alien (Easy Steps for Kids)
Draw this silly alien 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: Silly Aliens.
- 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
Blast Off into Creativity with How to Draw: Silly Aliens!
Is your child fascinated by space and all things extraterrestrial? With How to Draw: Silly Aliens, they can bring their very own goofy Martians and wacky moon men to life! This 106-page drawing book makes learning to draw fun and easy, guiding young artists through 50 silly alien characters step by step.
A Fun and Simple Way to Learn Drawing
Each alien is broken down into just six easy steps, helping kids build confidence as they draw. Plus, every alien comes with its own dedicated practice page, so children can refine their skills while unleashing their creativity!
Why Your Kids Will Love This Book
1. Step-by-Step Instructions
Perfect for beginners, the simple guides make drawing aliens easy and enjoyable.
2. Wacky, Out-of-This-World Characters
From friendly Martians to goofy space creatures, every page is packed with fun alien designs!
3. Boosts Creativity and Imagination
Kids can customize their aliens with wild colors, crazy patterns, and silly expressions.
4. Fun for the Whole Family
A great activity for parents and kids to enjoy together, sparking creativity for everyone.
Free Activity Page:
Perfect for Young Artists
Designed for kids ages 5 and up, this book is a fantastic way to introduce them to drawing while keeping them entertained for hours. Whether your child is an aspiring artist or just loves aliens, How to Draw: Silly Aliens is a great way to explore creativity in a fun and engaging way!
Get Ready for an Alien Adventure!
Let your child’s imagination take off into space with How to Draw: Silly Aliens! Watch as they fill their sketchbooks with hilarious extraterrestrials and build confidence in their drawing skills. Grab a pencil, get creative, and start drawing 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 an Alien CyborgSame theme · Ages 3+See all Trace Then Color books - Draw by Grid
Draw a Silly AlienThe same character · Ages 7+See all Draw by Grid books
Finished? Draw the scene next
- Add a background: draw a space station window full of stars.
- Write one line under your picture to finish this story:
Mission control called and said…
That’s a picture book page. Draw two more and you have a whole story.
Draw it, then write about it
Give your silly alien 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: Silly Alien 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
- The head and body are the same size.
- Many cartoon aliens have a big head and a small body. Make the head bigger than you think.
- The extra eyes are crowded.
- Space the eyes evenly across the face, and make them all the same size, or make one huge on purpose.
- The antennae look like hair.
- Give each antenna a thin stalk and a round ball on top.
- 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.
- Which planet is this alien from, and what is the weather like there?
- What would you show an alien first if it visited Earth?
- What name fits this character?
- Which step was the trickiest? What did you do to get past it?
More ideas in 25 questions to ask kids about their art.
Questions about this drawing lesson
What age is this silly alien 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 silly alien 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 Aliens & Space hub and our no-prep sub plans.
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