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How to Draw a Rainbow (Easy Step-by-Step for Kids)
Step-by-step rainbow drawing for kids. Learn the colors of the rainbow and make a bright, magical picture in minutes.
⏱ 8 minutes👶 Ages 4–9 years
Step-by-step: how to draw a rainbow
- 1
Draw a big arch
Lightly draw a wide curved arch across the page.
- 2
Add more arches
Draw 6 more arches inside the first one, each a little smaller.
- 3
Color the bands
Color the arches Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet — top to bottom (ROYGBIV).
- 4
Add fluffy clouds
Draw a bumpy cloud at each end of the rainbow. Color them white or leave them blank.
- 5
Sparkles & sun
Add a little smiling sun and tiny ✦ sparkles around the rainbow.
Pro tips for parents & kids
- Remember the colors with 'ROY-G-BIV'.
- Glue cotton balls onto the clouds for a 3D effect.
- Try a double rainbow for an extra-magical scene!
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