Trace and Color a Cute 4-Eyed Monster (Free Printable for Kids)
Trace the outline of this cute 4-eyed 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. The page comes from Kevin Coulston’s book Trace Then Color: Cute Cartoon Monsters.
- 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: Cute Cartoon Monsters offers kids aged 3+ the chance to trace and color 50 adorable cartoon monsters, including the cute 4-eyed monster below, sparking creativity and providing hours of fun for the whole family!
Let your child's creativity run wild with our Fun Tracing and Coloring Book for Kids, featuring 50 adorable cartoon monsters and characters! This engaging activity book promises hours of fun as your budding artist learns to trace and color their favorite silly creatures.
Free Activity Page:
5 Reasons Your Kids Will Love This Book:
- Easy-to-follow tracing pages for simple and enjoyable drawing.
- Unique and funny art you won’t find in any other series.
- Sparks active imaginations and encourages creative thinking.
- Boosts creativity while nurturing artistic talent.
- Provides hours of fun and entertainment for the whole family!
Perfect for children ages 3 and up, this book is a great way to develop artistic skills while having a blast. Get ready for an imaginative adventure that your kids will love!
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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.
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Finished? Draw the scene next
- Add a background: draw a town where all the people are tiny.
- Write one line under your picture to finish this story:
It tried to tiptoe, but…
That’s a picture book page. Draw two more and you have a whole story.
Draw it, then write about it
Give your trace & color a cute 4-eyed 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 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.
- 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.
- Is this monster scary, silly or shy? What makes you think so?
- What does this monster like to eat for breakfast?
- 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 tracing page
What age is this trace & color a cute 4-eyed 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. 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.
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.
Get the free Monster Drawing Pack
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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.
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