Color by Number Printables for Kids

Color by number turns coloring into a little puzzle: find the number, check the color key and color the area. Every set below has six pictures of friendly characters, from dinosaurs and sea turtles to Santa and a school bus.

How it works

• Each area has a number from 1 to 7.
• The color key at the bottom of the page shows which crayon goes with each number.
• Areas without a number can stay white or be colored any way you like.
• Two answer pages at the end of each set show every picture colored in.

Math color by number

Ready for a challenge? In these sets every area has a math problem instead of a number. Solve it, find the answer in the color key and color the area.

• Color by number addition within 10: a butterfly, a turtle, a truck and more (ages 5 to 7)
• Color by number addition within 20: a Christmas tree, an elf, a snowman and more (ages 6 to 8)
• Color by number subtraction within 10: a barn, a fish, a cupcake and more (ages 5 to 7)

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Why kids like it

• It practices number recognition without feeling like a worksheet
• The picture appears bit by bit, which keeps kids going
• Only simple crayon colors are needed
• One picture takes about 15 to 30 minutes

Questions parents and teachers ask

Are these color by number pages free?

Yes, every set on this page is a free download for home and classroom use. See our license for the details.

What age are they for?

About ages 5 to 9: kids need to know the numbers 1 to 7 and the color names in the key.

How do I print them?

Open a set, click the download button and print the PDF. Print at 100% on US Letter paper; A4 works with “Fit to page”.

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