How to draw a rocket for kids

A simple rocket drawing in 6 easy steps, made for children aged 4 to 10. Each step adds just one or two lines, so little artists always know what to draw next. The new line in each step is shown in pink.

Draw along in the app

Step-by-step rocket drawing

You need a pencil, paper and some crayons or markers. Pause on each step and draw along.

1Step 1Draw a tall bullet shape.
2Step 2Add a round window.
3Step 3Draw fins on both sides.
4Step 4Add the engine at the bottom.
5Step 5Draw whooshing flames!
6Step 6Add sparkly stars.

Tips for grown-ups

Read each step out loud and let your child draw one line at a time.
Wobbly lines are fine. Every rocket looks a little different, and that's part of the fun.
Finish by coloring it in. Ask what colors your child imagines.
Draw it twice: once following the steps, then once from memory.

Draw it with read-aloud steps and a tracing guide

In the Doodle Steps app each line draws itself, steps are read out loud for children who can't read yet, and a faint tracing guide sits under the canvas. There are 30 lessons, printable trace sheets, no ads and no pop-ups. The cat lesson is free; all lessons unlock for $19 once.

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