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Shapes and Boxes drawing guide

How to draw a circle sun step by step

A circle can become a warm and smiley sun. This easy guide has 6 steps, and each step adds one new line or shape.

Ages 3 to 6 Preschool to 1st Grade Easy, 6 steps

What you need

  • Paper
  • A pencil
  • An eraser
  • Crayons, markers or colored pencils

Draw lightly with the pencil first. When the picture looks right, trace over it and color it in.

The first 3 steps

  1. Step 1. Draw a big circle in the middle.

  2. Step 2. Add four straight rays: up, down, left and right.

  3. Step 3. Add four more rays in the corners.

3 more steps finish the drawing.

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With a free account, kids see all 6 steps as big pictures, hear each step read aloud, trace it on the drawing pad with a faint guide line and print the page.

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Step by step drawing builds fine motor skills, shape spotting and patience. Each DoodleBeez guide breaks a picture into simple lines and shapes, made for ages 3 to 6. Guides print on US letter or A4 paper.