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How to Draw a Bear

A round, cuddly teddy bear with round ears, a muzzle and a round tummy in 6 easy steps. In each step the black lines are new and the gray lines are what you have already drawn. Every bear here comes with four free printables: the steps on one page, a bear to trace, a coloring page and a draw and write sheet.

Teddy bear, colored in

Teddy bear

Ages 3 to 7. A teddy bear sitting and facing forward. The black lines are new in each step; the gray lines are already drawn.

  1. Teddy bear step 1: Draw a big round head.Step 1Draw a big round head.
  2. Teddy bear step 2: Add two round ears, with a smaller circle inside each one.Step 2Add two round ears, with a smaller circle inside each one.
  3. Teddy bear step 3: Draw the eyes, and an oval muzzle with the nose and mouth inside it.Step 3Draw the eyes, and an oval muzzle with the nose and mouth inside it.
  4. Teddy bear step 4: Draw the two feet at the bottom, each with a pad inside.Step 4Draw the two feet at the bottom, each with a pad inside.
  5. Teddy bear step 5: Draw the arms and the body between the head and the feet.Step 5Draw the arms and the body between the head and the feet.
  6. Teddy bear step 6: Finish with a round tummy.Step 6Finish with a round tummy.
  7. The finished teddy bear, colored inDone!Color it in. Ours is warm brown, but yours can be any color.

Free printables for the teddy bear

Teddy bear: Step by Step worksheet preview Steps

Teddy bear: Step by Step

All 6 steps on one page, with a big box to draw your bear in.

Download PDF Teddy bear: Trace and Draw worksheet preview Trace

Teddy bear: Trace and Draw

Trace the gray bear first, then draw one on your own underneath.

Download PDF Teddy bear: Coloring Page worksheet preview Coloring

Teddy bear: Coloring Page

The finished bear, big and in black and white, ready to color.

Download PDF Teddy bear: Draw and Write worksheet preview Draw and write

Teddy bear: Draw and Write

Draw a bear in the box, then write about it on the lines.

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Tips for drawing with kids

  1. Pencil firstDraw lightly with a pencil, then go over the lines you like with a marker or a dark crayon and erase the rest.
  2. Say it as you drawRead each step out loud, draw it, then look at the picture again before the next one.
  3. Fill the spaceYoung children draw small. Show where the first shape goes so the bear fills the box.
  4. Wobbly is fineEvery bear looks different, and a wobbly bear is still a bear. Praise the try, then color it in.

About this bear drawing

A teddy bear is made almost entirely of circles and ovals, so it is a good drawing for young children. Draw the head and the feet first, then join them with the body, so the bear is the right size.

For more round, cuddly animals, try how to draw a bunny and how to draw a lion.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you draw an easy teddy bear?

Draw a big round head, two round ears and an oval muzzle with the nose and mouth. Draw the two feet, then the arms and body between the head and feet, and a round tummy.

What shapes make a teddy bear?

Circles for the head, ears and tummy, and ovals for the muzzle, feet and paw pads.

What age is this for?

Ages 3 to 7.

How do I print the sheets?

Each card downloads a PDF. Print it on US Letter paper at 100 percent (actual size). The sheets are black and white, so they print well on any printer.