Preschool coloring pages to print at home
Once Upon a Colour has hundreds of coloring pages for preschoolers aged 3 to 5, with bold outlines, one clear subject and friendly characters. They print at home on A4 or US Letter paper and work just as well in a classroom. One page from the library is free every day, and a membership opens the whole library.
A few of our preschool pages
Previews of real pages from the library. Members print them full size and clean.
What makes a page right for a preschooler
Between three and five, children are learning to stay inside the lines, hold a crayon with a proper grip and finish what they start. Pages with thick outlines and generous spaces make that achievable, and a subject they recognise, such as an animal, a fruit or a vehicle, keeps them interested. As their control grows, they can move on to pages with a little more to color. The library covers that whole step from simple to medium pages.
Questions parents and teachers ask
What age are preschool coloring pages for?
Our preschool pages suit children aged 3 to 5. Younger children can start with the simplest pages, and older ones can move on to the medium pages as their control improves.
Can teachers use them in a preschool or nursery?
Yes. Classroom use is included in every membership, so you can print copies for the children in your care for as long as you are subscribed. The page files themselves cannot be resold or shared.
Are the preschool coloring pages free?
One page from the library is free every day with no account or email, and it is on this site. The full library of preschool pages and many more comes with a membership.
Which pencils or crayons are best at this age?
Chunky crayons and thick colored pencils are the easiest to hold. Washable markers work well too, and printing on A4 gives little hands plenty of room.
How do I print them?
Open a page, press Print or Download, and print on standard A4 or US Letter paper. Members can also choose A5, Legal or square sizes.
Want more than one a day
Weekly, monthly and annual plans, all with full access to the library and its simple and medium preschool pages.