Christmas Present Coloring Page

This christmas present coloring page shows a big gift box that has just burst open. A smiling teddy bear pops out with both arms up, while the lid flies off with its bow still on. A candy cane, stars and snowflakes jump out too, and bold rays of light spread across the wall. Two small gifts wait on the wood floor.

Try it with kids aged 3 to 9. The box and the teddy are big, simple shapes, so a small child can finish the main parts in fifteen minutes. Older kids often slow down to pick a color for every ray, which can fill a whole afternoon.

Picking wrapping paper colors

Red and green are the usual choice, and they work well here. Try a red box with a green band and a yellow ribbon. That mix makes the ribbon jump off the page. If you want something less common, a blue box with silver stars looks like a winter night.

Keep each small gift different from the big one. A green box on the left and a purple box on the right will make the pile look full and happy. Use a darker shade on one side of each box, and it will start to look solid.

Now pick colors for the rays. Yellow and a pale peach look like a burst of light. A warm brown teddy with a red bow tie stands out well against them, and the floor can be a light tan.

Tips for this christmas present coloring page

• Color the teddy first, so you do not lose track of its round shapes against the rays.
• Press lightly on the box, then go over it again for richer color.
• Add your own dots or tiny trees to the plain parts of the box.
• Color the rays one at a time and skip every other one. This keeps the pattern easy.

Young kids can skip the rays and just enjoy the big shapes. There is no wrong way to color a surprise.

Why we give presents

People have swapped gifts in midwinter for a very long time. You can read a short history of the Christmas gift if you are curious. Many families link the custom to the wise men in the Christmas story, and others link it to Saint Nicholas, who was known for giving in secret.

Not every present comes from a shop. A drawing, a poem or a promise to help with the dishes can mean just as much. Ask your child what the best gift they ever gave was. The answer is often a good surprise.

Make it a real gift tag

This sheet can turn into something useful. Print the page at a small size, or cut out one of the little boxes once it is colored. Punch a hole in the corner, add a string and write a name on the back. Now you have a homemade gift tag.

You can also write a wish list on the back of the page. Kids like to draw what else might be hiding in the big box. A little guessing game works well too. Ask, "What else could jump out?" and let them draw it next to the teddy.

Teachers can use this sheet as a writing prompt. Ask the class to finish the sentence, "The best present would be," and hang the work on a wall.

Printing for gift tags

For tags, print on card stock so they hold a string without tearing. Everyday coloring works fine on regular printer paper.

Ribbons and stars

The two small gifts frame the big box, so think about how their ribbons look next to it. A gold ribbon on the big box with silver ribbons on the small ones gives a rich look. The stars on the box are the last job. Save them for a gold crayon or gel pen, and they will pop against the red.

More festive pages

This drawing is part of our Christmas coloring pages. Next, try the Christmas stocking or the Christmas tree to put under your gifts. You can even hang all three together, so your christmas present coloring page sits right beside the tree.

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