A five-point star looks tricky, but it is just five points drawn one after another. This guide shows how to draw a star the easy way, going around the outline one point at a time, so the star comes out even instead of lopsided.
The free PDF has a step-by-step sheet, a tracing page, a practice sheet with a grid and a coloring page with a cute star face. Stars are perfect for cards, charts, crafts and the top of a Christmas tree.
What’s in the PDF
- Step-by-step sheet with 6 numbered steps; new lines are black, earlier lines are grey
- Tracing page with a large star in light grey to trace over
- Practice sheet with a small reference and two boxes with a light grid
- Coloring page with the finished star in bold outlines
How to draw a star step by step
- Draw the top point. A tall upside-down V near the top of the page.
- Add the right arm. From the right side of the V, go out to the right to make a point, then come back in.
- Add the bottom right point. Go down and out to the bottom right, then come back up toward the middle.
- Add the bottom left point. Do the same on the left: down and out, then back in.
- Close the star. Draw the left arm out to a point and back up to meet the top point.
- Make it cute. Add two dot eyes, a smile, rosy cheeks and a few sparkles around your star.
Try to make the inside corners all the same distance from the middle. Tracing the star a few times on the tracing page helps you learn the shape.
Trace it first
If drawing freehand feels hard, start with the tracing page. Go over the grey lines with a pencil, pressing lightly, and you will learn the shapes and the order without worrying about mistakes. Then try again on the practice sheet.
Practice on the grid
The practice sheet has a small finished star for reference and two boxes with a faint grid. The grid helps with size and spacing: count how many squares tall the star is in the reference, then draw it the same way.
Color the finished drawing
Classic gold or yellow is lovely, but rainbow stripes, glitter glue or a different color on each point are fun too. Color the sparkles in silver or light blue.
Drawing tips for kids
- Draw five light dots in a circle first, then connect them point by point.
- Keep the five points about the same length so the star looks balanced.
- Turn the star into a sticker or a gift tag by cutting it out after coloring.
- Draw a whole night sky: big and small stars, a moon and a few clouds.
Download the pages one by one
Prefer a single page? Click a link to open the full-size PNG, then print it or save it. The full PDF with all pages and a cover is in the download box.
- How to draw a star: step-by-step sheet (PNG)
- a Star tracing page (PNG)
- a Star practice sheet with grid (PNG)
- a Star coloring page (PNG)
More drawing guides: how to draw a snowflake, how to draw a Christmas tree and how to draw a cat.
FAQ
What is the easiest way to draw a star?
Draw it one point at a time, going around the outline, like the steps above. It is easier to keep the points even than with the one-line method.
How do I draw a one-line star?
Start at the top point, go down to the bottom left, up to the right arm, across to the left arm, down to the bottom right and back to the top. It is quicker, but the lines cross in the middle.
What paper should I print it on?
Plain US Letter printer paper works. Use cardstock if your child will color with markers or wants to keep the drawing.
Can I use it in my classroom?
Yes. The pages are free for personal and classroom use. Print a copy for every student, and link to this page instead of sharing the PDF file.
