Lion Mane Studio
Draw manes for three lions using zigzags, loops and outward strokes. Trace each sample, then add tufts around the ears and cheeks. Ages 4–6.
- 👶 Age
- Ages 4–6
- ⭐ Difficulty
- Easy
- ⏱️ Time
- 10–20 minutes
- 💇 Collection
- Funny Hair & Patterns
- 🎯 Theme
- Lion Mane Studio
About this activity
Three smiling lions are waiting for their manes. Their large round faces leave space to draw fur above and beside the ears. Try a pointed mane, a curly mane and a mane made of short strokes; then choose colors for your lion family.
Skills this page builds
- Pencil controlSwitch from pointed zigzags to joined loops, then lift the pencil between the bottom lion’s outward strokes.
- Drawing from a patternPlace the mane around the ears and cheeks while leaving each lion’s eyes and whiskers visible.
How to do this activity
- Print in portrait orientation using fit to page, keeping all four borders visible. Choose a pencil and coloring pencils.
- Trace each sample, then repeat it around its lion: zigzags at the top, loops in the middle and short outward strokes at the bottom.
- Color the lions and their manes. Compare which mane uses pointed marks and which uses rounded marks.
Tips for parents and teachers
- Turn the paper slightly when drawing around an ear. Start with a few tufts at the top rather than trying to fill a whole mane.
- Choose just one customer for a short session. Lift the pencil when needed and keep the hand relaxed.
Frequently asked questions
Must the mane go all the way around the face?
No. A few tufts above or beside the ears are enough. Add more only while the child is enjoying the movement.