Have you and your little ones ever wondered how to draw a bear? Well… it's your lucky day because we made a really fun and simple bear drawing tutorial!

Our free bear drawing tutorial includes three pages with detailed steps on how to draw a cartoon bear. We created this tutorial with kids in mind, so everyone can do it. Grab your pencil and let's get started!

how to draw a bear tutorial
Let's learn how to draw a cute bear!

Learning how to draw a bear step by step

Drawing has so many benefits!

Learning how to draw a bear, or any other animal, helps kids increase their imagination, enhance their fine motor and coordination skills, and develop a healthy way of displaying their emotions.

bear drawing tutorial for kids
Easy how to draw a bear instructions!

Simple steps to make a bear drawing for kids

Follow this easy how to draw a bear step-by-step tutorial and you will be drawing your own bear drawings in no time!

  1. Let's start by drawing a circle.
  2. Add two sets of concentric circles on each side of the circle.
  3. Draw a drop shape.
  4. Add two circles at the bottom.
  5. Draw two arched lines – these will be our bear's arms!
  6. Draw an horizontal oval.
  7. Draw a paw on each circle.
  8. Let's add details! Draw two circles for the eyes, ovals for the cheeks, a rounded triangle for the nose, and a curved line for the mouth.
  9. Get creative! Add as many details as you want.

Good job! Your bear drawing is all done!

how to draw a bear for kids
Simple and easy bear drawing steps!

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How did your bear drawing turn out?

More How To Draw

Need coloring supplies? Here are some kid favorites:

  • For drawing the outline, a simple pencil can work great.
  • Colored pencils are great for coloring in the bat.
  • Create a bolder, solid look using fine markers.
  • Gel pens come in any color you can imagine.
  • Don't forget a pencil sharpener.

You can find LOADS of super fun coloring pages for kids & adults here. Have fun!

More drawing fun from Kids Activities Blog

  • How to draw a leaf – use this step-by-step instruction set for making your own beautiful leaf drawing
  • How to draw an elephant – this is an easy tutorial on drawing a flower
  • How to draw Pikachu – OK, this is one of my favorites! Make your own easy Pikachu drawing
  • How to draw a panda – Make your own cute pig drawing by following these instructions
  • How to draw a turkey – kids can make their own tree drawing by following along these printable steps
  • How to draw Sonic the Hedgehog – simple steps to making a Sonic the Hedgehog drawing
  • How to draw a fox – make a beautiful fox drawing with this drawing tutorial
  • How to draw a turtle– easy steps for making a turtle drawing
  • See all of our printable tutorials on how to draw <–by clicking here!

Discover even more drawing resources

The Big Drawing Book

Usborne Big Drawing Book cover art
The Big Drawing Book is great for beginners ages 6 and up.

By following the very simple step-by-steps in this fun drawing book you can draw dolphins diving in the sea, knights guarding a castle, monster faces, buzzing bees, and lots, lots more.

Drawing Doodling and Coloring

Usborne Drawing Doodling and Coloring book cover art
Your imagination will help you draw and doodle on every page.

An excellent book filled with doodling, drawing and coloring activities. On some of the pages you'll find ideas for what to do, but you can do whatever you like.

Write and Draw Your Own Comics

Usborne write and draw yor own comics book cover art
Never left fully alone with a scary blank page!

Write and Draw Your Own Comics is full of inspiring ideas for all kinds of different stories, with writing tips to help you on your way. for kids who want to tell stories, but gravitate toward pictures. It has a mix of partially-drawn comics and blank panels with intro comics as instructions – lots of space for kids to draw their own comics!

How did your bear drawing turn out?