Ages 6–10 · Free · 6 easy steps
How to draw an elephant — easy step-by-step drawing for kids
Draw an elephant in 6 simple steps. In every picture the new lines are orange and the lines you have already drawn are grey — so you always know what to add next.
Step by step
Step 1 Draw a circle for the head.
Step 2 Draw a big floppy ear on the side of the head.
Step 3 Draw a long trunk curling at the end, a small eye and a tusk.
Step 4 Draw a big round body behind the head.
Step 5 Add four thick legs — you can see two from the side.
Step 6 Add a little tail and toenails. Colour your elephant grey!
Drawing tips for kids
✏️ Draw lightly first Use a pencil and press softly — light lines are easy to rub out.
🔍 Look at the orange lines Each step adds only the orange lines. Everything grey is already on your paper.
🔵 Start with big shapes Circles, ovals and triangles first; small details like eyes and whiskers last.
🎨 Colour it in Go over the final lines with a dark pencil or pen, then colour your picture any way you like.
