Drawing Pad
A free online sketch pad for kids. Draw, erase, undo, save or print.
About the Drawing Pad
A simple, safe sketch pad that runs in your browser. Children can draw with a mouse, finger or stylus, pick from eleven colours, change the brush size, rub out mistakes and save the picture. Nothing is uploaded, so drawings stay on the device.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can children draw with a finger on a tablet?
Yes. The pad works with touch, a stylus or a mouse, and the page will not scroll while a child is drawing on the canvas.
How do I save a drawing?
Press Save as picture to download a PNG file, or press Print to print the page.
Are drawings uploaded anywhere?
No. Everything stays in your browser. If you close or leave the page, the drawing is cleared unless you saved it.
Teacher's guide to Drawing Pad
This free online drawing pad for kids works like a simple sketchbook: pick a colour, draw with a mouse, finger or stylus, rub out mistakes and save the picture. It is a safe drawing app for the classroom with no sign-up, no ads in the way and no uploads.
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How to use it
- Pick a colour from the palette and a brush size (Thin, Medium, Thick or Extra thick).
- Draw with a mouse, finger or stylus. Choose Plain, Squared or Lined paper.
- Use Undo for a mistake, Eraser to rub out, or Clear to start again.
- Press Give me an idea for a drawing prompt, then Save as picture or Print.
Classroom ideas
- Use a drawing prompt as a calm arrival activity.
- Pair with How to Draw: follow the steps, then add your own scene.
- Ask students to draw a vocabulary word and let a partner guess it.
Class activities that use this tool
- Draw and Describe Partner Game 25 min · Back-to-back partners describe a picture in words while the other draws it, building listening, vocabulary and precise language.
- Five-Minute Drawing Warm-Up 15 min · A calm starter where students follow a step-by-step sketch, then add their own details to make it unique.
Common questions about the drawing pad
Is the drawing pad free?
Yes. It is free and needs no account.
Can kids draw on a tablet or touch screen?
Yes. It works with a finger, a stylus or a mouse.
How do I save my drawing?
Press Save as picture to download a PNG file, or Print to print the page.
Does it save my drawing online?
No. Everything stays in your browser, so a drawing is gone when you leave unless you save it.