✦ Ages 6–8 · grades 1–3
Coloring pages for 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade
ForAges 6–8Grades 1–3Home, classroom & homeschool
Older children can take time with maps, scientists, animals and seasonal scenes that have more small spaces. Print one picture for a short break or make a small set for a classroom display.
- Free printable pages
- Sorted by topic and age
- One-click PDF
- Color online
Ready to print
Pages that fit ages 6–8
A is for ambulance
A is for apron
A is for arrow
Big Aa and apple
Happy maple leaf
Little turkey with pumpkin
Turkey in a pilgrim hat
Three acorn friends
Little pie in a frame
Pumpkin and harvest basket
Pumpkin and acorn
Ages 6–8 · Grades 1–3
What works at this age
1
Maps with places to locate and discuss
2
Science and nature pictures with details to notice
3
Seasonal scenes with smaller coloring spaces
Kids practise: Observation · Geography vocabulary · Planning colors across a scene
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Every topic A–ZTopics early elementary love
Tips for early elementary
- Pair a map page with a globe or atlas.
- Ask what a scientist might be investigating.
- Offer pencils for smaller details.
Teaching a class or homeschooling? Every set has a class-set PDF (two pages per sheet, with a name line) and a free coloring book.
Questions
What coloring pages suit 1st to 3rd grade?
Choose a map, scientist, animal or seasonal scene with enough detail to hold their interest. A picture can start a conversation or stand alone as a quiet break.
Do color-by-answer pages have answer keys?
The finished colors are the answer key: if a space ends up the wrong color, the sum needs another look.
Can I use these for homeschool?
Yes. They fit easily into math, reading and science lessons. See our homeschool units for ideas.