Crocodile Drawing for Kids

We will arrive at a finished drawing of a crocodile by completing one area at a time. This project will take 9 steps to complete as we continue to draw each section which will get us closer to the finished artwork. The finished work of art will be beautified with color creating a work of art you will want to share with friends!

Time Needed: 30 minutes

1. Start Drawing The Head

   

   Start drawing the outline of the upper part of the crocodile’s head as shown.

2. Form The Jaw

   

   Form the shape of its jaw attached to the top part of its head.

3. Add The Face

   

   Draw a circle to form its eye. Then, add a small circle to draw its nostril.

4. Draw The Teeth

   

   Form its pointy teeth by drawing small V-shaped lines along its mouth.

5. Outline The Body

   

   Draw two horizontal lines to form the crocodile’s elongated body.

6. Attach The Tail

   

   Add its long, pointed tail attached to the end of its body.

7. Add The Dorsal Crests

   

   Outline the small V-shaped lines along its back and tail to form its dorsal crests.

8. Draw The Legs

   

   Now, draw the curving shape of its legs attached to the bottom part of its body. Then, form its clawed feet connected to the end of its legs similar to the illustration. Don’t forget to erase parts of the body that overlap with the legs.

9. Complete The Crocodile Drawing For Kids

   

   Let’s give life to our drawing of a crocodile! First, use a black crayon to fill the eye and add a small rounded highlight using a white crayon. Next, color the teeth using a white crayon. Now, fill the dorsal crests along its body and tail using a dark shade of green. Then, color its underbelly using a light green crayon. Finally, shade the rest of its body using a vibrant green crayon.