Free Color By Number Worksheets

These free color by number worksheets are a fun way to sneak a little learning into coloring time.

There are loads of themes to choose from, including animals, holidays, seasons, science, and math, with plenty of easier options for younger kids too.

These coloring pages are all free to print and work well for quiet time, morning work, or whenever you need an easy activity to keep the kids busy.

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Seasonal and Holiday Color By Number Printables

We have free color by number printables for pretty much every time of year, so this is a good place to start if you’re looking for something seasonal.

Our free Mardi Gras color by number set includes 9 carnival-themed pictures to color.

For February, there are 9 Valentine’s Day color by number pages filled with hearts and other Valentine’s designs.

The Earth Day color by number worksheets are an easy activity to add to your Earth Day plans, while the Cinco de Mayo color by number pages are a simple way to include some coloring in your Cinco de Mayo activities.

Heading into summer, there are 9 summer color by number printables with sunny, seasonal designs.

For Independence Day, our 4th of July color by number set includes 9 patriotic pictures to color.

At the start of the new school year, these 9 back to school color by number pages are great for morning work, early finishers, or an easy first-week activity.

Once fall arrives, grab our fall color by number worksheets or these pumpkin color by number pages.

There are also 9 Halloween color by number printables filled with spooky pictures for October.

Our Diwali color by number worksheets make an easy addition to activities for the Festival of Lights.

For Thanksgiving, choose from 8 Thanksgiving color by number printables or the smaller turkey color by number set with 2 turkey designs.

In December, these Las Posadas color by number worksheets can be used alongside lessons about the traditional celebration.

We also have Nativity color by number pages featuring scenes from the Christmas story, plus 6 Christmas color by number printables with Santa, snowflakes, and other festive designs.

Finish the year with 7 New Year’s color by number printables for a quick activity over the holidays.

Animal Color By Number Printables

Animal themes are always popular with younger kids, and we have several different sets to choose from.

Our animal color by number printables include 9 different animal pictures.

There are also 9 bird color by number worksheets featuring an owl, chicken, turkey, eagle, and more.

For even more animals, these zoo color by number printables include monkeys, bears, snakes, zebras, and other familiar zoo animals.

Educational Color By Number Worksheets

Some of our preschool worksheets tie in nicely with subjects you might already be covering, making them an easy extra activity without adding much prep.

There are 9 science color by number worksheets featuring scientists and science equipment.

For math, try the Pi Day color by number printable or these 8 multiplication color by number worksheets for kids who are ready for something a little more challenging.

Younger kids working on number recognition can also use our number coloring pages.

For history and national observances, we have 9 Martin Luther King Jr. color by number pages, 8 Memorial Day color by number printables, and 6 Juneteenth color by number pages.

Fun Color By Number Pages

Of course, not everything needs to tie into a lesson or holiday. Sometimes you just need something the kids will actually enjoy doing.

Our 9 pirate color by number printables are great for pirate fans, while the 9 magician color by number worksheets add a little magic.

For birthdays, there are birthday color by number printables featuring cakes, balloons, presents, and other party-themed pictures.

More Color By Number Worksheets

If you can’t find the theme you need in the free sets above, I have lots more available in the Homeschool of 1 shop.

You can get them individually or save money with the complete color by number bundle, which includes hundreds of pages covering holidays, seasons, animals, math, and more.

100th Day of School color by number – A fun option for celebrating 100 days of school.

2D shapes color by number – Practice recognizing circles, squares, triangles, and other shapes. You can also use our free shapes coloring pages for more practice.

Birthday color by number – Cakes, balloons, presents, and other birthday designs.

Chinese New Year color by number – Includes familiar Lunar New Year pictures and symbols.

Circus color by number – Circus performers, clowns, and big-top themed pictures.

Clothes color by number – A simple set for younger kids learning about different types of clothing.

Community helpers color by number – Explore familiar jobs including firefighters, doctors, and other community workers.

Dental health color by number – Toothbrushes, toothpaste, teeth, and other dental health pictures.

Detective color by number – Mystery-themed pictures featuring clues and detective equipment.

Dinosaur color by number – Prehistoric pictures for dinosaur fans.

Easter color by number – Bunnies, Easter eggs, chicks, and other spring designs.

Emotions color by number – Different facial expressions to use when talking about feelings and emotions.

Food color by number – A mixture of familiar foods, fruits, and vegetables.

Insect color by number – Butterflies, ladybugs, ants, and other insects.

Medical color by number – Doctors, nurses, hospitals, and medical equipment.

Monster color by number – Silly monster pictures that work particularly well around Halloween.

Ocean color by number – Dolphins, sharks, turtles, and other ocean animals.

Spring color by number – Flowers, rain, and other signs of spring.

St. Patrick’s Day color by number – Shamrocks, leprechauns, and other St. Patrick’s Day favorites.

Winter color by number – Snowflakes, mittens, and winter-themed pictures.

Skills Kids Practice With Color By Number

Color by number activities are simple, but there’s actually quite a lot going on while kids complete them. They have to recognize the number, check the color key, find the right spaces, and then color the picture.

Some of the skills they can practice include:

• Number recognition – Kids repeatedly identify and match numbers as they work through the page. Our free printable counting worksheets are another easy way to work on this skill.
• Color recognition – Following the key helps younger kids practice identifying and matching colors.
• Fine motor skills – Coloring smaller sections gives kids plenty of practice controlling a crayon, pencil, or marker.
• Hand-eye coordination – Kids need to find the numbered area and color within the different sections of the picture.
• Following directions – Each number corresponds to a particular color, so kids have to follow the key to reveal the finished picture.
• Independent work – Once kids understand how the key works, these are really easy activities for them to get on with by themselves.

They’re also wonderfully low prep. Print a page, grab the crayons, and you’re done. Which is always a bonus.

Last Updated on 12 August 2026 by Clare Brown