Coloring Guides
Helpful guides for printing coloring pages, choosing the right paper, learning simple coloring techniques and getting more from coloring activities with kids.
Whether you are printing your first coloring page or looking for practical tips for children and beginners, these guides will help you get started.
Helpful Coloring Guides
Choose a guide below to learn more about printing, paper, coloring techniques and coloring activities for kids.
How to Print Coloring Pages
Learn how to print coloring pages from a computer, phone or tablet. Find recommended print settings and solutions for common printing problems.
- A4 and US Letter printing
- Computer, phone and tablet instructions
- Fit-to-page and scaling tips
- Help with common printing problems
Best Paper for Coloring Pages
Find out which paper works best with crayons, colored pencils, markers and gel pens, and learn what paper weight to choose for home printing.
- 80–160 gsm paper explained
- Paper for crayons and colored pencils
- Paper for markers and gel pens
- Tips for printing on thicker paper
Coloring Tips for Kids and Beginners
Discover simple coloring tips for children and beginners, from choosing colors and using light pressure to shading and staying inside the lines.
- Easy techniques for beginners
- Tips for crayons and colored pencils
- Simple shading ideas
- Fun coloring ideas for kids
Benefits of Coloring for Kids
Learn how coloring can give children opportunities to practice fine motor skills, pencil control, color recognition and creative choices.
- Fine motor skill practice
- Hand-eye coordination
- Pencil control and pre-writing skills
- Creative and screen-free activity
New to Printable Coloring Pages?
If you are just getting started, begin with our How to Print Coloring Pages guide. It explains the basic printing process and recommended settings for A4 and US Letter paper.
Next, read Best Paper for Coloring Pages if you want to choose paper for crayons, colored pencils or markers. For practical coloring ideas, visit Coloring Tips for Kids and Beginners.
Parents and caregivers can also read about the Benefits of Coloring for Kids, including opportunities to practice fine motor movements, pencil control and color recognition.
Find a Coloring Page to Print
Ready to start coloring? Browse free printable coloring pages from animals and video games to fantasy characters, holidays and seasonal themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the coloring guides free to use?
Yes. The guides on ColoringPagesOf.com are free to read and are designed to help visitors print and enjoy the coloring pages available on the site.
Where should I start?
If you have never printed a coloring page before, start with the How to Print Coloring Pages guide. If you already know how to print, choose the guide that matches what you want to learn next.
Will more coloring guides be added?
Yes. More practical guides and coloring resources can be added as ColoringPagesOf.com grows.
Where can I find the actual coloring pages?
Visit the ColoringPagesOf.com homepage to browse popular collections, new coloring pages and the main coloring page categories.