How To Draw A Cute Skeleton Kawaii

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In this lesson, students learn how to draw a cute skeleton in preparation for Halloween. The step-by-step instructions guide them through creating the skeleton’s facial features, body, arms, and legs, encouraging creativity with options for coloring and decorating. The lesson concludes with suggestions for using their drawings to enhance Halloween decorations.
  1. What are the first two things you need to draw for the skeleton’s face?
  2. How can you make your skeleton look even more fun and spooky after you finish drawing it?
  3. What shapes did you use to draw the skeleton’s arms and legs?

Let’s Draw a Cute Skeleton for Halloween!

Halloween is coming, and it’s a great time to make some fun and spooky drawings. Today, we’ll learn how to draw a cute skeleton. Get your paper and pencils ready, and let’s start drawing!

Step 1: Draw the Eyes

First, draw two big circles in the middle of your paper. These are the skeleton’s eyes. Inside each eye, draw a tiny circle at the top right. Color the big circles black but leave the tiny circles white. This makes the eyes look shiny!

Step 2: Create the Nose

Now, let’s draw the nose. Make an upside-down “V” shape between the eyes. Connect the bottom to make a triangle and color it in black.

Step 3: Outline the Face

Time to draw the face! Draw two curved lines under each eye for the cheekbones. Then, draw a big smile with a curved line across the bottom. Add little lines up and down to make the teeth.

Step 4: Draw the Skull

To finish the head, draw a big upside-down “U” shape, like a rainbow, to connect both sides. This is the top of the skull.

Step 5: Sketch the Body

Under the mouth, draw a small “U” shape for the neck. Then, draw the sternum by making a curve that goes up on one side and down on the other. Connect them with a line to make a triangle.

Step 6: Add the Ribs

Draw two lines on each side of the sternum to make the ribs. Color them in to make them stand out.

Step 7: Draw the Pelvis

Draw two circles or ovals at the bottom corners of the “U” shape for the pelvis. Color these in too.

Step 8: Create the Legs

Draw two lines going down from the pelvis for the legs. At the end of each leg, draw a curved “W” shape. Do this for both legs to make them look the same.

Step 9: Sketch the Arms

Now, let’s draw the arms. Draw two lines coming out from the shoulders. At the end of each arm, draw a curved “W” shape. Bend the lines to make elbows, and finish with another curved “W” shape for the hands.

Step 10: Add Feet and Hands

For the feet, draw a shape that curves back into the leg bone. Add a big circle for the big toe and three smaller half-circles for the other toes. Do this for both feet.

For the hands, draw a “U” shape for the palm and a sideways “U” for the thumb. Add lines to make the fingers look like they’re wearing gloves.

Final Touches

Great job! You’ve drawn a cute skeleton. If you want, you can add some shading with gray or black pencils. You could even color your skeleton green to make it look like it’s glowing!

Creative Ideas

Now that your skeleton is done, think of other fun things to do. You can cut out your skeleton and stick it on black paper for a spooky look. Or make lots of skeletons to decorate your room for Halloween. Just remember to ask your parents before you start decorating!

Have fun with your drawing, and enjoy Halloween!

  • What do you think makes a skeleton look cute instead of scary? Can you think of other things that are usually scary but can be made to look cute?
  • Have you ever dressed up for Halloween? What costume did you wear, and how did you feel when you wore it?
  • If you could add something special to your skeleton drawing, like a hat or a bow tie, what would it be and why?
  1. Skeleton Scavenger Hunt: Go on a scavenger hunt around your house or classroom to find objects that are shaped like the parts of the skeleton you drew. For example, look for items that are round like the eyes, triangular like the nose, or curved like the ribs. Draw or take pictures of the objects you find and share them with your friends or family.

  2. Build a Skeleton Puzzle: Create a skeleton puzzle by drawing each part of the skeleton on a separate piece of paper. Cut out each part and mix them up. Try to put the skeleton back together, just like a puzzle! You can even challenge a friend to see who can complete the skeleton the fastest.

  3. Skeleton Story Time: Imagine your skeleton comes to life for Halloween night! Write a short story or draw a comic strip about what adventures your skeleton might have. Does it go trick-or-treating, or maybe it dances at a Halloween party? Share your story with your class or family.

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