How To Draw A Lion For Kids Tutorial And Lion Coloring Page

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Below you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial for how to draw a Lion for Kids and a Lion Coloring Page.

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Easy Lion Drawing

A drawing of a Lion for Kids, made with the help of an easy step by step tutorial.

Today’s drawing lesson is How to Draw a Lion, and it’s a great choice when your students are ready for something a little more detailed than the very simple, straight-on lions that only show the front legs. This version keeps the face nice and symmetrical (which helps kids feel successful), but adds a side view of the body so they can clearly see the back legs and tail too. It’s a satisfying challenge without being overwhelming — the kind of project that makes students sit up a little taller when they finish.One of my favorite parts is the mane: those repeated lines are a perfect, kid-friendly way to introduce radial symmetry (a new vocabulary word for many students). For a quick mini-lesson, have students find the “center” of the mane and notice how the lines radiate outward like sun rays, then invite them to add extra mane lines evenly around the face. It’s an easy way to connect art to math concepts while keeping the focus on drawing and creativity. Grab the How to Draw a Lion lesson here >> (insert link).

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How to Draw an Easy Lion

Easy Lion Coloring Page

Lion Coloring page, available as a free download.

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Easy Lion Tracing Page

Lion Tracing page, available as a free download.

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Materials to draw an Easy Lion

Colored Pencils or Crayons

A larger pack will offer more color choices.

Sharpie Markers Black

A permanent marker will give you a dark black color.

Pencils

I like how this brand always makes nice dark lines.

Drawing Paper

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Step by Step Directions for an Easy Lion Drawing

Time needed: 45 minutes

How to draw a Lion for Kids

Start with a triangle like shape.
Add a nose and mouth inside.
Draw a head around it.
Add eyes and ears.
Draw circle mane and radial lines.
Start the body.
Add the feet and leg lines.
Add the chest, leg and tail.
Trace with a marker and color.

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