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These cute animal coloring pages put six round little faces on one sheet. A cat, a bunny, a bear, a pig, a frog and a duck each get their own box, and every one of them is smiling. Each box has a small scene too, from the honey jar beside the bear to the lily pad under the frog. The title at the top reads Cute Animal Friends, and the big rounded shapes leave lots of room for small hands.
Six small pictures work better than one large one for some kids. Each box takes only a few minutes, so a child gets the fun of finishing something again and again. Ages three to eight tend to like it most. You can color the lot in about 20 minutes, or do one animal a day.
Color ideas for each box
Each animal has its own mood, so give each one its own look. The cat could be orange with darker stripes on its forehead. Keep the bunny white and fill its long ears with pink. A brown bear with a cream nose is a classic. The pig looks sweet in two shades of pink, and the frog needs a bright green with a pale mouth. The duck is easy, since yellow body and orange bill are all you need.
Then color the backgrounds. Six different box colors make the sheet look like a set of stickers. Try a rainbow order, or pick soft pastels so that the faces stand out.
- Color the eyes last so they stay dark and clean.
- Hold the crayon flat for the big round faces.
- Add rosy cheeks with a light pink pencil.
Games to play with the sheet
This page does more than sit on the fridge. Name each animal, then make its sound together. Point to one and ask, what does this one eat? Which one can swim? Which one hops? Little kids love knowing the answers, and it builds their words as they go.
You can also cut along the box lines. Now you have six cards. Print two copies and you have a small memory game. Lay them face down and turn over two at a time, hunting for a match.
Six true animal facts
Cats spend a big part of each day asleep. A rabbit's front teeth never stop growing. Bears can sleep through winter in a den. Pigs roll in mud to cool off, since they barely sweat. Frogs take in water through their skin, so they rarely need to drink. Ducks spread oil from a gland near their tails to keep their feathers dry. This Wikipedia article on the preen gland explains more.
Pick one fact a day and ask your child to tell it to someone else at dinner. Kids remember facts far better once they have explained them.
Why these cute animal coloring pages suit small groups
A sheet with six boxes is a handy pick for a party table or a waiting room. Two kids can share a page, with each child doing three animals. Preschool teachers can use it for sorting too. Which animals have fur? Which have feathers? Which live near water?
It also makes a nice little gift. Color the sheet, write a name at the top, and tuck it into an envelope for a grandparent. Nobody has ever been sad to get a page of smiling animals in the mail.
Paper for small boxes and cut out cards
Plain paper works fine here, as crayons and colored pencils are the best fit for these small boxes. If you want to cut out cards, print on card stock so that they do not show through when turned over. On A4 paper, choose Fit to page.
More sweet pages
If your child likes these, open our bunny coloring page or the puppy coloring page for one big animal at a time. See the whole set in our cute coloring pages.
Questions
Which animals are on the sheet?
A cat, a bunny, a bear, a pig, a frog and a duck, each in its own box.
Can I cut the boxes into cards?
Yes. Print on card stock and cut along the lines. Two copies make a simple memory game.
Can I print this for my class?
Yes. Print as many copies as you need for school, home or library use. Please do not sell the page.
