How To Draw A Silly Face (Free Drawing Page)
Draw this silly 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: Silly 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
Learn to draw 50 silly cartoon faces with How to Draw: Silly Faces, a fun and simple step-by-step drawing book perfect for young artists aged 5+!
Each silly face is broken down into 6 clear steps, making it perfect for young learners and beginners. From wacky expressions to quirky features, kids will have a blast experimenting with different shapes and styles to create their own unique masterpieces.
This book isn’t just about drawing—it’s about inspiring creativity and storytelling. As kids bring these silly faces to life, they’ll imagine the personalities behind each character, sparking their imaginations while enhancing their artistic skills.
Why Kids (and Parents!) Love This Book:
- Simple Instructions: Easy-to-follow steps ensure success for every child.
- Endless Creativity: Encourages imaginative play and artistic exploration.
- Skill Building: Nurtures hand-eye coordination and confidence in drawing.
- Tons of Fun: Hours of entertainment for kids age 5+ and the whole family!
Perfect for rainy days, quiet afternoons, or as a thoughtful gift for aspiring young artists, How to Draw: Silly Faces delivers a fun and educational activity they’ll enjoy over and over again. Whether they’re just starting out or looking to sharpen their skills, this book is the ultimate creative companion!
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 FaceSame theme · Ages 7+See all Draw by Grid books
Finished? Draw the scene next
- Add a background: draw a crowded bus or a line at the store.
- Write one line under your picture to finish this story:
Everyone turned around because…
That’s a picture book page. Draw two more and you have a whole story.
Draw it, then write about it
Give your silly face 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 Face 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 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 step was the trickiest? What did you do to get past it?
- What shapes can you find in your drawing?
More ideas in 25 questions to ask kids about their art.
Questions about this drawing lesson
What age is this silly 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 silly 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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Take the idea into a book
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