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Moon
How to draw a moon for kids. Four easy steps. Free printable.
Ages 5-10
- Step 1: Draw a large circle for a full moon.
- Step 2: Draw a second circle overlapping to hint a crescent.
- Step 3: Add three crater circles.
- Step 4: Draw sleepy eyes, a small smile, and two tiny stars.
About this printable
Bedtime drawing should stay gentle. This how to draw a moon for kids page begins with a full circle, then a second circle that helps kids see a crescent without erasing the first shape. Craters are just smaller circles. Sleepy eyes close the lesson. Talk about looking at the night sky from a window, not staying outside late. Keep the face friendly and round. No spooky holes, no branded rabbit marks. Classroom space weeks can use this beside the rocket page. If the overlapping circle confuses a child, sketch it in a lighter line. Add two stars only after the moon feels solid. Slip the page into a bedtime folder with a short original poem on the back.