How to Draw SpongeBob for Kids
In this step by step drawing lesson for kids, you will learn how to draw SpongeBob. Start drawing this popular character using our instructions.


Hello everyone! In this fun drawing lesson, we will teach you how to draw SpongeBob for kids step by step. This is a hilarious character from the famous cartoon “SpongeBob SquarePants” who lives in a pineapple at the bottom of the ocean. Using the SpongeBob drawing tutorial, you can easily draw a character in just 9 steps, following our tips and examples. This lesson is suitable for both children, teenagers and adults.
Sponge Bob SquarePants is a square-shaped yellow sponge that lives in an interesting pineapple-shaped house at the bottom of the ocean, and he also works at a restaurant called Krusty Krab, where he prepares the most delicious burgers. Bob has a rather original appearance: a square body and pants, as well as simple facial features. Therefore, in the process of drawing, there will be no difficulties. The character is a very kind, optimistic, and slightly naive hero, for which children love him.
Let’s move on to drawing SpongeBob SquarePants. Each step of this drawing guide is illustrated with a simple picture. Prepare pencils, a piece of paper and a good mood!
Time needed: 30 minutes
- Draw the shape of the SpongeBob.
The character has a typical porous sponge shape. For an authentic character, draw the square with fully wavy lines.
- Draw the shape of the pants.
At the bottom, draw the flat rectangle with even corners for the pants.
- Draw the eyes.
Now we need to draw the expressive eyes of SpongeBob. Draw two large circles, inside which there are two more small circles with dots inside. This will create the character’s eyes. Don’t forget to draw small eyelashes on top.
- Draw the nose and the smile.
Draw a small oval nose under the eyes that points to the left. Under the nose, draw the line of the mouth and below the typical SpongeBob two teeth in the form of small protruding squares.
- Draw holes and the tie.
Draw small circles on the body of the sponge to indicate the pores of the sponge. Also draw the tie on top between the pants and the sponge.
- Draw the borders of the shirt and pants.
On the sides of the torso, draw two small squares for the shirt sleeves. Below the pants, draw two small squares for the legs in the same way. Also, draw a straight line dividing the area of the pants and shirt.
- Draw the arms.
Extend small lines from the sleeves, at the end of which depict palms with four fingers spread apart.
- Draw the legs.
Draw two thin legs below. At the bottom, draw two small shoes in the form of a horizontal oval. Draw small heels on each side.
- Color the drawing.
Color the character himself bright yellow. The pupils are blue, the rest of the eyes are white. The shirt will also be white, and the tie will be red. The pants are brown, and the shoes are dark gray.
Great job! You have learned how to create a beautiful and funny drawing of one of the most popular cartoon characters—SpongeBob. Our SpongeBob turned out so cheerful and smiling that he reminds us how important it is to keep your joy in life.
We hope that this lesson has helped you develop your creativity and added new skills. Don’t forget to keep practicing and drawing other characters to develop your skills. Thank you for using our tutorial and we wish you continued success in your artistic development!