Nature and Magic • Easy drawing • Ages 4–8

How to Draw a Moon for Kids

Draw a sleepy crescent moon wearing a nightcap in four simple visual steps. A soothing, screen-free bedtime drawing activity for beginner artists ages 4–8.

Difficulty: Easy Age guide: 4–8 Time: 6–10 minutes 4 visual steps
Finished moon drawing
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This moon starts as a crescent made from two curved lines, one long and one scooping back inside it. The nightcap with its little pompom is the charming part, and the closed sleeping eyes make it a lovely drawing to do before bed. Take the curves slowly together.

Make it your own

Add tiny stars twinkling around it, a sleeping owl perched on the point, or a hammock of cloud for it to rest on. Your child could draw a dark sky with rooftops far below, all tucked in for the night.

Draw a moon in four steps

Step 1: Draw a crescent moon from two curves — one long outer curve and one scooping back inside it.
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Step 1

Draw a crescent moon from two curves — one long outer curve and one scooping back inside it.

Step 2: Flatten a small section at the top of the crescent and add a band across it for the hat brim.
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Step 2

Flatten a small section at the top of the crescent and add a band across it for the hat brim.

Step 3: Draw a soft nightcap flopping over from the brim to the right, ending in a little round pompom.
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Step 3

Draw a soft nightcap flopping over from the brim to the right, ending in a little round pompom.

Step 4: Add a closed, curved sleeping eye, a rosy cheek and a small contented smile on the moon’s face.
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Step 4

Add a closed, curved sleeping eye, a rosy cheek and a small contented smile on the moon’s face.

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