These winter coloring pages cover the cold months, from the first snowfall in December to the long gray days of January. You get 12 printable sheets with cute penguins, giant snowflakes, a polar bear cub, a snow leopard and cozy cottages tucked under fresh snow.
Every page is free to print for home or class. Tap Print to send it straight to your printer, or Download to keep the image for later. Need small pictures for a newsletter? Grab a few from our winter clipart and snowflake clipart pages, and switch to the Christmas coloring pages when the class party gets close.
Cute Penguin Coloring Pages
Penguins are the stars of winter for most kids. These three go from a chubby baby bird to a patterned penguin for older colorers.
A round baby penguin waddles along in a striped scarf and fluffy earmuffs. The body is one big shape that toddlers can fill fast.
Try this Have preschoolers color only the scarf, then glue on scraps of yarn for a soft touch they can feel.
Two penguin friends zoom down a hill on a wooden sled while snowflakes drift by. Kids like adding motion lines behind the sled.
Try this Use it for a first grade writing page: what happens at the bottom of the hill? Write two sentences.
A tall emperor penguin and its chick, with feathers drawn as tiny swirls, scales and dots. Plan on fine-tip markers and a quiet hour.
Try this Color it in only three shades of blue and gray for a calm winter piece to frame on a shelf.
Snowflake and Snow Day Coloring Pages
No two snowflakes are alike, and no two kids will color these the same way. Save the snow fort scene for the morning after a big storm.
One giant snowflake with six wide arms and a circle in the middle. It makes a good first page for counting and shapes.
Try this Count the six arms with pre-K students, then color each arm a different color and add glitter glue on top.
Three kids in puffy coats stack snow blocks into a fort while a puppy sniffs a snowball. There is lots to spot and color.
Try this Ask second graders to label five pieces of winter clothing in the picture before they start coloring.
A round snowflake mandala with lace edges, tiny crystals and layered rings. It looks lovely in cool blues, silver and lavender.
Try this Color with metallic gel pens, trim the lacy edge and stick it on the classroom glass like real ice.
Winter Animals and Snow Leopard Coloring Pages
Some animals love the cold. These pages show a few of them in their snowy homes and fit right into a science unit on hibernation and staying warm.
A fluffy polar bear cub sits on a snowbank with a tiny fish by its paws. Big open shapes keep it calm and simple.
Try this Kindergarten can color the sky and leave the bear white, then talk about why white fur helps in snow.
A fox curls its bushy tail over its nose to keep warm, with birch trees and a trail of paw prints around it.
Try this Third graders can follow the paw prints back to where the fox came from and write that story.
A snow leopard stretches out on a rocky ledge with peaks behind it. The spots and fur make it a good challenge for tweens.
Try this Fourth and fifth graders can look up where snow leopards live and write facts around the border.
Winter Wonderland and Cozy Winter Coloring Pages
These winter coloring pages work for both December and January. They show quiet, cozy moments: a warm drink, a skating pond and a little village under snow.
A big mug of cocoa with puffy marshmallows and curls of steam. Kids enjoy giving the mug their own stripes or polka dots.
Try this Give each child a cotton ball marshmallow to glue on top, then line them up on a January bulletin board.
Two friends hold hands as they skate on a pond ringed with pine trees. A small snowman watches from the bank.
Try this Use it the week before winter break as a calm morning task while kids arrive and settle in.
Snow-covered cottages, lamp posts, a little bridge and rows of pine trees fill this village scene. Every roof has its own pattern.
Try this Color it over a few evenings and mount it on blue cardstock as a December card for a grandparent.
Matching Winter Pages to Each Age
| Who is coloring | Start with | Handy supplies |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool and kindergarten | Baby penguin, big snowflake, polar bear cub, cocoa mug | Jumbo crayons, cotton balls, glue sticks |
| Grades 1 to 3 | Sledding penguins, snow fort, skating pond | Twistable crayons, washable markers |
| Grades 4 and up, teens and adults | Snow leopard, snowflake mandala, snowy village, emperor penguin | Sharp colored pencils, gel pens, fine liners |
Winter pictures look great with a short list of colors. Try icy blue, navy and silver, or go warm with red mittens and a brown cocoa mug. Leaving the snow white is a smart trick for little ones who tire out on big spaces.
Printing Winter Coloring Pages at Home or School
Each sheet downloads as a tall portrait image sized for US Letter or A4 paper. In the print box, pick "fit to page" so the outline stays inside the margins. Regular copy paper handles crayons well. For watercolor paint or heavy marker work, use cardstock so the page does not curl.
Want a PDF to email to families? Open the picture, press Print and choose the save as PDF option in place of a printer. Teachers can also print two pages on one sheet to save paper for a quick warm-up.
Winter Classroom Ideas for January
- Animal fact wall: Hang the colored polar bear, fox and snow leopard with one fact card under each. Add penguin clipart to the headings.
- Snow day writing: After a storm, color the snow fort page and write about a real snow day.
- New year goals: Kids color the cocoa mug and write one goal on the mug in pencil.
- Window display: Cut out the mandala snowflakes and tape them to the classroom windows.
When the snow melts, move on to our spring coloring pages, or browse every theme in the coloring pages hub.
Questions people ask
Are these winter coloring pages free to print?
Yes. Snowy sheets for the kitchen table, a third grade room or a scout troop meeting cost nothing. A shout-out to Clipart Finder is welcome, though optional. Selling the sheets, or tucking them into a paid bundle, is off limits; for products, message us on the Contact page first.
Do you have cute winter coloring pages for little kids?
The baby penguin, the giant snowflake, the polar bear cub and the cocoa mug all have thick outlines and roomy spaces. They suit ages 3 to 6 and take about ten minutes each.
Which winter coloring pages are good for adults?
Try the snowflake mandala, the patterned emperor penguin and the snowy village. They have fine lines and tiny areas that reward a slow pace. Colored pencils let you blend soft blues and grays.
Do you have January and December coloring pages?
Yes. The cocoa mug and the skating pond are calm picks for January, and the snowy village feels right for December. Pair them with our holiday sheets for the days before a long break.
Can I use the penguin coloring pages for a science unit?
The baby penguin, sledding penguins and emperor penguin cover three levels, so a whole class can share one theme. Add a fact sheet about how penguins stay warm, and let each child pick the level that fits.
Are there snowflake coloring pages kids can cut out?
The big six point snowflake and the snowflake mandala both have a clear outer edge. Print on cardstock, color, then cut along the outline. Punch a hole at the top and add string to hang them.
