Being a mom can be challenging sometimes, but it can also be so much fun. One of the best parts of being a mom is spending quality time with your kids and developing new, creative ways to keep them entertained.
Free coloring pages have always been a great way to help children express their creativity and carry out fun activities, and there’s no better time than now to get them started than when they are young. It’s not just about having fun either; it helps to develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination too.
In this post, we’ll be sharing a cute squirrel coloring page that we think your kids will love. These adorable animals, with their bushy tails and cute faces, are perfect subjects for kids of all ages to test their coloring skills.
Each of these free printable squirrel coloring pages includes various species of squirrels, such as tree squirrels, the Indian giant squirrel, as well as red squirrels. A cute baby squirrel or playful squirrels on a tree stump or on a forest background make excellent subjects for little kids to hone their coloring skills too.
Best of all, your favorite squirrel coloring page is available as a PDF file. Download them and make up a unique coloring book for your kids.
PDF coloring pages are a simple yet effective way to keep kids entertained, creative, and learning. These free squirrel coloring pages are just one of many options out there, but we think they’re a great place to start.
Printable Squirrel Coloring Pages
So grab some markers, pencils, or crayons, sit down with your kids, and get coloring! Not only will you both have fun, but you’ll also be creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Hundreds of our coloring pages are downloaded every day – we hope you love them too!
Happy Squirrel Coloring Page
Isn’t this squirrel super cute? Young kids will love to color this printable.
Hungry Squirrel Coloring Page
Here’s a perfect squirrel coloring page for kids in Grades 1 and up.
Mischievous Squirrel Coloring Page
Look at that cute face! Your kids can put their own style on this fella.
Adorable Squirrel Coloring Page
Another cutie!
Happy Squirrels Coloring Page
Two squirrels just waiting to be brought to life by color!
Smiling Squirrel Coloring Page
Another beautiful squirrel coloring page for your child to tackle!
Bushy-tailed Squirrel Coloring Page
What a bushy tail this squirrel has!
Charming Squirrels Coloring Page
Aw! So adorable!
Flying Squirrel Coloring Page
Here’s a flying squirrel, ready to be colored!
Eating Squirrel Coloring Page
A squirrel eating his favorite food – a nut!
Intricate Squirrel Coloring Page
These detailed squirrels are perfect for older kids to tackle!
Elaborate Squirrel Coloring Page
Here’s one for you to try, or perhaps for kids aged 10 and up.
Adult Squirrel Coloring Page
Another squirrel with a bushy tail There’s more to focus on here as well, so make sure your kids make the flowers as bright and colorful as they can.
Running Squirrel Coloring Page
This is perfect for kids in grades 6 and up. Parents can color it to destress too!
Playful Squirrels Coloring Page
Two beautifully detailed squirrels to color!
Jumping Squirrel Coloring Page
This squirrel is on the move through the trees! This printable is for an older child to color.
Detailed Squirrel Coloring Page
There’s so much to color here, you children can really inject their own unique style into this printable.
Sassy Squirrel Coloring Page
One for the younger crowd to tackle!
Three Squirrels Coloring Page
Three hungry squirrels!
Laughing Squirrel Coloring Page
Adorable!
Cute Squirrel Coloring Page
They keep getting cuter, right?
Pensive Squirrel Coloring Page
Foraging for the winter. There’s so much detail in this printable, that’s for sure.
Climbing Squirrel Coloring Page
Hold on tight!
Foraging Squirrel Coloring Page 24
Kids between the ages of 6 to 10 will love to color this fluffy squirrel.
Resting Squirrel Coloring Page
Time to make this squirrel into a coloring masterpiece!
Relaxing Squirrel Coloring Page
Trees, leaves and a beautiful squirrel!
Dashing Squirrel Coloring Page
Jump!
Friendly Squirrels Coloring Page
Two cute friends!
Sweet Squirrel Coloring Page
Let your younger kids have fun with this little guy!
Squirrel Outline Coloring Page
A simple squirrel outline is perfect for a child who is just undertaking their coloring journey for the first time.
Big-tailed Squirrel Coloring Page
We end with a beautiful, detailed squirrel that will be fun to color.
Supplies We Recommend for Squirrel Coloring Sheets
Best Coloring Supplies for these Free Printables
- paper
- printer ink
- coloring pencils
- gel pens
- markers
- watercolor paint and paint brushes
Fun Crafts for Your Coloring Pages
What do you do when you’re finished? Turn your coloring pages into a fun craft! Here are some creative ideas to help you get started:
- Drawing and Painting – Use coloring pages as inspiration for creating your own drawings and paintings. You can use them to practice different techniques or simply enjoy the creative process.
- Scrapbooking – Coloring pages can be used in scrapbooks to add a pop of color and a unique touch to your pages. They can also act as decorative elements or backgrounds for photographs.
- Handmade Cards – Create personalized and unique cards by incorporating coloring pages into your designs. You can use them as the main image or cut them into smaller pieces to add accents.
- Origami – Use colored and patterned coloring pages to create beautiful origami projects such as paper cranes, flowers, or animals.
- Collages – Cut out different elements from coloring pages to create collages and add texture and dimension to your artwork.
- Home Decor – Frame your favorite coloring pages or use them as a base for DIY wall art. They can also be used to make decorative banners, garlands, or mobiles.
- Embroidery and Cross Stitch – Use coloring pages as patterns for embroidery or cross stitch projects. You can transfer the design onto fabric and use it as a guide for stitching.
- Papercrafts – Coloring pages can be used to create paper crafts such as bookmarks, gift tags, or paper flowers.
- Fashion Design – Use coloring pages to practice fashion sketching or create unique fabric patterns by tracing them onto fabric and coloring them in.
- Digital Art – Scan or take a photo of your colored pages and use them as digital elements for graphic design projects or digital scrapbooking.
Common Craft Supplies for Coloring Pages
- scissors
- glue
- tape
- glitter
- large craft sticks
- yarn
- googly eyes (!)
Benefits of Coloring Pages
Coloring isn’t just a fun activity, it helps young kids develop hand-eye coordination, color recognition and fine motor skills.
For adults, coloring is a way to relax, unwind and de-stress. Did you know coloring pages are often used as mindfulness and meditative practices for calming the mind?
It’s a way to be creative even if you don’t think of yourself as artistic. Picking colors, patterns and how you want to use them IS being artistic!
Coloring is good for the brain, too – it is mentally stimulating and helps us focus because it requires concentration and attention to detail.
Who knew something as simple and fun as coloring could be so useful?
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How did you color these coloring pages?