Learn how to draw a Stegosaurus with all the cool plates along his back and tail. He’s got a fierce look that is all his own.
Stegosaurus Drawing
Now dinosaur fans can learn how to draw a stegosaurus, one step at a time. Start with the sturdy, armored body, then add the big back legs and the row of plates along its spine—details that give this dino its instantly recognizable silhouette.
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One 2008 study even found that when children sustain a strong interest in a specific topic—like dinosaurs—they tend to build more knowledge, strengthen their attention span, and develop deeper thinking skills. In other words, a dinosaur phase can help kids become better learners. That’s a win in any classroom or living room.
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Stegosaurus Coloring Page
Materials for Stegosaurus Drawing
Crayola Twistables Crayons for Kids
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STABILO Premium Fibre-Tip Pen Pen
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Pencils
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Drawing Paper
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How to Draw a Stegosaurus Dinosaur Step by Step
Time needed: 1 hour
How to Draw a Stegosaurus
- Fold to make guidelines. Draw a circle.
- Add a tail.
- Draw the top of the neck and head.
- Finish connecting the head to the body.
- Draw two legs as shown, and add an eye.
- Start the spikes with radial lines.
- Add plate shapes around the lines. Add the remaining leg lines.
- Draw more plate lines and spikes on the tail. Add a background.
- Trace with a marker and color with crayons or pencil crayons.
