Creativity and imagination: drawing for kids
Inventing characters, comics, worlds and silly ideas. 17 posts, each with an activity to try and one of Kevin Coulston’s drawing books.
- How Drawing Grows a Child's ImaginationDrawing is one of the best ways to grow a child's imagination. Learn how drawing turns ideas into images, plus prompts that stretch young imaginations.
- Help Your Kid Invent Their Own Cartoon CharacterHelp your child invent their own cartoon character, from first shape to name, personality and backstory. A step-by-step guide plus fun prompts.
- Kids Making Comics: Why It's Worth EncouragingKids making comics practise drawing, writing, sequencing and humor all at once. Learn why comics are worth encouraging and how to get kids started.
- Funny Drawings: Why Silly Art Is Good for KidsSilly drawings aren't a waste of time. Funny art builds creativity, confidence and social connection. Learn why kids love gross, goofy characters.
- World-Building for Kids: Draw Your Own PlanetWorld-building lets kids design a whole planet: creatures, maps, rules and stories. Here's how to start a drawing-based world-building project at home.
- Mash-Up Creatures: A Creative Drawing GameMash-up creatures combine two or more animals into something new. Try this creative drawing game that builds imagination and science thinking.
- One Shape, Ten Ideas: Divergent Thinking for KidsDivergent thinking means finding many answers to one question. Turning one shape into many drawings is the perfect workout. Try it with your kids.
- Draw Last Night's Dream: A Morning Creativity GameDraw last night's dream: a fun morning game that builds memory, imagination and storytelling. Plus tips for turning dreams into drawings and stories.
- Kids Writing and Illustrating Their Own Picture BookKids can write and illustrate their own picture books. Learn how to plan, draw and bind a homemade book, and why it builds reading and writing skills.
- Does Step-by-Step Drawing Kill Creativity?Does step-by-step drawing kill creativity? Here's what it actually teaches, why it builds creative confidence, and how to balance guided and free drawing.
- Design Your Own Costume: Drawing Before Dressing UpBefore dressing up, design the costume on paper. Costume design drawing builds creativity, planning and confidence, for Halloween or everyday play.
- Draw an Invention: Kids as Engineers and DreamersEvery invention starts as a sketch. Kids who draw inventions practise engineering, problem solving and creativity. Try these invention drawing prompts.
- Unicorns, Dragons and Mermaids: Why Fantasy Art MattersUnicorns, dragons and mermaids aren't just cute. Fantasy art builds imagination, storytelling and emotional connection. Here's why it matters for kids.
- Why Kids Love Drawing Food With FacesPizza with a face, a grumpy taco, a dancing donut: kids love drawing food characters. Learn why it's so fun and how it builds creativity and language.
- Creative Confidence: Raising a Kid Who Makes ThingsCreative confidence is believing you can make things. Learn how drawing builds a maker mindset in kids, and how parents can nurture it at home.
- 50 What If Drawing Prompts for KidsNeed drawing ideas for kids? Here are 50 "what if" drawing prompts that spark imagination, laughter and stories, perfect for home, school or travel.
- Turn Letters Into Monsters: An Alphabet Art GameTurn letters into monsters! This alphabet drawing game helps kids learn letter shapes and sounds while inventing silly creatures. Ideas for A to Z.