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Easter Colouring - All Ages
- StageEarly Years
- CostFree
- FormatPrintable PDF
Easter Colouring All Ages is a free printable colouring sheet with an Easter themed scene and bunnies ready for colour. Children choose their own colours, so there are no right or wrong answers. It suits a wide range of ages, from little ones with chunky crayons to older children who want to shade and add detail.
It comes from the Mini Minds Hub, the free library of printables from Jaques of London, the British games and toy company that has been making games for families since 1795. Print both pages, give page 1 to your child and keep page 2 for yourself. Black and white printing works well.
What is on the sheet
Children colour in an Easter themed scene with bunnies. They decide which colours to use for each part, and whether to keep it realistic or invent something new. Younger children can focus on filling shapes with one colour. Older children can add shading, patterns and extra details. There are no questions to answer and nothing to write, so the sheet is simple to start and easy to make as detailed as you like.
Colouring skills to try
Light and dark pressure
Show children how pressing lightly makes a pale colour and pressing harder makes a deeper one. Let them practise on scrap paper, then use both in the scene.
Outline first
Trace around the edge of a shape with the crayon, then fill the middle. This helps children keep colour inside the lines and slows the hand down.
Layering two colours
Colour one shade, then colour a second over the top. Children see how colours change when they overlap, and can invent new shades.
Patterns and texture
Try dots, stripes, zigzags or small circles on a bunny or the scene around it. Patterns give older children a way to add detail and take their time.
About Easter and why colouring helps
Easter is a Christian festival that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus. It falls in spring, and the date changes from year to year. In England, Good Friday and Easter Monday are bank holidays, and many schools break up for the holidays around that time. Children often meet Easter through cards, decorations, and stories about spring and new life, so an Easter scene is a familiar and cheerful subject to colour.
Colouring is simple, but it gives children useful practice. They learn to hold and control a pencil or crayon, which supports the hand control needed later for handwriting. They also make choices about colour, practise concentrating on one task, and finish something they are proud of. Because there is no wrong answer, it is a calm activity for a quiet moment.
Easter and rabbit facts
- Easter Sunday is always on a Sunday, but the date changes each year.
- In the UK, Easter happens in spring, when days get longer and warmer.
- A baby rabbit is called a kit.
- Wild rabbits live in underground homes called burrows. A group of burrows is called a warren.
- A rabbit's front teeth keep growing all its life.
Skills and curriculum link
- Fine motor control
- Colour choice
- Concentration
- Creative decisions
- Pencil grip
- Finishing a task
Helping children enjoy colouring
- Start with big areasLarge shapes are easier to fill. Begin there, then move on to smaller parts once your child feels settled.
- Make a colour planAsk your child to pick a few colours before they begin. A short plan helps them think about how the whole picture will look.
- Praise the choicesComment on what they chose, not on whether it looks real. Try, "I like how you used that colour here."
- Allow breaksColouring can tire small hands. Stop for a stretch, then come back. A sheet can be finished over more than one sitting.
Key words
- OutlineThe line around the edge of a shape.
- ShadeTo colour so that one part is darker or lighter than another.
- BlendTo mix two colours together on the paper so they merge.
- PatternA design that repeats, such as stripes or dots.
- BackgroundThe part of a picture behind the main things.
- Warm coloursColours like red, orange and yellow. Blue, green and purple are cool colours.
How to use it
- Print both pages. Page 1 is for your child. Keep page 2, which has notes, help ideas and a stretch task.
- Look at the scene together before any colouring starts. Ask your child what they notice and which colours they might like to use.
- Gather crayons, colouring pencils or felt tips. Let your child choose what to use and how to begin.
- Let them colour in their own way. Offer ideas only if they ask, and avoid fixing or finishing parts for them.
- Finish by talking about the picture. Ask about their favourite part, then display it on the fridge or a wall.
Help, stretch and game ideas
If it feels too hard
Start with one bunny and one colour. Use chunky crayons or felt tips for big shapes. Ask your child which part to colour next. Colour a small area at a time and stop for a break when they tire. Finished is not the aim. Enjoying it is.
To stretch confident children
Pick three colours only and use light and dark versions of each to shade the whole scene. Then add extra details, patterns, or a short title for the picture. Explain to someone why you chose those colours.
Make it a game
Colour dice: give six colours a number from 1 to 6. Roll a die, then colour one part of the scene in that colour. Keep rolling until it is finished. Then compare pictures with a friend and talk about how different they look.
Talk about it
- Which colours make you think of spring, and why?
- Which part of the picture did you colour first? Why did you choose it?
- How would the scene look if you only used cool colours?
- What do you think the bunnies are doing, and what might happen next?
- Which colour did you use most? Was that on purpose?
- If you could add one more thing to the scene, what would it be?
Take it off the page
Spring walk
Go outside and look for signs of spring. Name every colour you spot, such as new leaves, flowers and sky. Back home, colour a picture using what you saw.
Draw your own bunny
Build a bunny from simple shapes: a large oval for the body, a circle for the head and two long ovals for ears. Colour it any way you like.
Colour mixing
Use paint or crayons to mix two colours and see what you get. Make a chart of the new colours you discover and name each one.
Who it is for
Parents
Sit beside your child at the start, then let them lead. Colouring is a good calm activity before bed, on a rainy day or during the Easter holidays. Talk about their choices rather than how neat the picture is.
Teachers
Use it as a calm task in the last week before the Easter break, as a settling activity after break, or as part of an art lesson on colour. Display the finished scenes to show how many different choices children make.
Home educators
Use it as a gentle art session linked to the seasons and festivals. Ask older children to add shading or patterns, and let younger ones concentrate on filling shapes. It works for mixed age groups at the same table.
Where colouring fits in
Before colouring a scene like this, young children usually enjoy scribbling and making marks, then learn to hold a crayon comfortably and fill larger shapes. Those early steps build the hand strength and control that colouring depends on.
Afterwards, children can move on to staying within smaller outlines, shading, blending, mixing colours and drawing their own pictures. In the National Curriculum for England, art and design asks pupils to use a range of materials creatively and to develop techniques in colour, pattern and line.
Questions parents and teachers ask
- What age is Easter Colouring All Ages for?
It is made for all ages. Younger children can fill large shapes with chunky crayons. Older children can add shading, patterns and extra detail. It also works well for mixed age groups, because everyone can colour at their own level.
- Do I need a colour printer?
No. A black and white printer works well, because the sheet is for children to colour themselves. Print on plain white paper. Slightly thicker paper helps if your child likes to use felt tips or paint.
- Which pens or pencils work best?
Crayons, colouring pencils and felt tips all work. Crayons suit younger children. Pencils are good for shading and detail. Felt tips give bright colour but may show through thin paper, so put scrap paper underneath.
- How long does the sheet take?
There is no set time. Some children finish quickly, while others enjoy adding detail over several sittings. Let your child work at their own pace and stop when they want a break. Finishing is not the aim.
- Does the sheet have answers?
No, because colouring has no right or wrong answers. Page 2 gives notes on how to use the sheet, help for children who find it hard, and a stretch idea. Your child's own choices are what make each picture special.
- Does it link to the National Curriculum?
Yes, at strand level. Colouring links to art and design, where pupils use a range of materials creatively and develop techniques in colour, pattern and line. It also supports fine motor control, which helps with early handwriting.
- What if my child gets frustrated or goes over the lines?
Reassure them that going over the lines is normal and does not spoil the picture. Try outlining shapes first, using chunky crayons, or colouring one small area at a time. Take a break and return later.
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Made by Jaques of London, making games for families since 1795. A printable supports classroom learning and does not replace a teacher.