Get creative with tree designs — perfect for kids and adults!
Ready to explore the great outdoors from your kitchen table? Our collection of free tree coloring pages brings the beauty of nature right to your fingertips. Whether you are looking for towering pines, simple cartoons, or detailed oaks, these printables are perfect for artists of all ages. Grab your favorite crayons or markers and start bringing these leafy scenes to life today.
Simple Oak Tree
This large oak tree stands tall with a thick trunk and wide, expansive branches.
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Activities to Do With Tree Coloring Pages
Coloring is just the beginning! You can use these tree templates to spark creativity and teach your kids more about nature. Here are a few fun ways to use these pages.
Create a 3D Tissue Paper Tree
Give the coloring page some texture by using tissue paper. Have your child color the trunk of the tree with markers or crayons. Then, scrunch up small pieces of green tissue paper (or red, orange, and yellow for autumn) and glue them onto the branches. This creates a fluffy, 3D effect that makes the tree look like it is popping off the page.
The Four Seasons Art Project
Print four copies of the same bare tree coloring page. Challenge your child to decorate each one to represent a different season. Use bright green and pink for spring, full green leaves for summer, oranges and browns for autumn, and white cotton balls for winter snow. Tape them together in a square to show the cycle of the seasons.
Family Tree Project
Turn a simple oak or apple tree coloring page into a family history lesson. Have your child color the tree, then help them write the names of family members on the branches or inside the apples. You can even cut out small photos of family members and glue them onto the tree. It is a wonderful keepsake that helps kids understand their family connections.
Nature Walk Scavenger Hunt
Use the coloring pages as a checklist for a nature walk. Print out pages that feature specific types of trees, such as pine, oak, or palm. Take a walk in your neighborhood or a local park and see if you can find the real-life versions of the trees. When your child finds a match, they can color the page or check it off their list.
Leaf Rubbing Collage
Combine outdoor exploration with art. Go outside and collect different types of fallen leaves. Place a leaf under the coloring page near the tree branches. Use a crayon to gently rub over the paper until the texture of the leaf appears. This adds realistic patterns to the tree and teaches kids about leaf veins and shapes.
FAQs
How Do I Print These Coloring Pages?
Click on the image or the download button to open the full-size PDF. You can then print it directly from your browser or save it to your computer to print later.
What Paper Is Best for Coloring?
Standard printer paper works well for crayons and colored pencils. If you plan to use markers or watercolors, we recommend using cardstock or heavier paper to prevent the colors from bleeding through.
Are These Coloring Pages Free to Use?
Yes, all our coloring pages are free for personal and educational use. Feel free to print as many copies as you need for your home or classroom.
Can I Use These Pages for Crafts?
Absolutely! These pages are great templates for cutting, pasting, and crafting. You can cut out the trees to make decorations, greeting cards, or dioramas.
What Are the Benefits of Coloring Trees?
Coloring trees helps children develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. It also sparks curiosity about nature, seasons, and the environment.