12 Easter Coloring Pages (Free Printable PDFs)

Bunnies, eggs and baskets

The Easter bunny stands on a grassy hill in a bow tie, with a big basket of painted eggs held in both paws. It is the one most kids ask for first. The giant decorated egg has bands of hearts, zigzags and flowers, so it works for a five year old and a teen at the same table.

The Easter basket is packed with five painted eggs under a curved handle and a bow. Kids who like a challenge can color each square of the weave in two browns. For a full scene, try the Easter egg hunt, where a girl with a basket finds eggs in the grass. There is even one tucked in a bush.

Farm animals round out the set. The baby chick stands on the straw with its spotted eggshell on its head, and the woolly Easter lamb wears a little bell on a red collar.

Easter coloring pages by age

For toddlers, print the chick. It is one big shape with thick lines, and a two year old can enjoy it with a chunky crayon. The lamb is another gentle choice for ages three and four. Very young kids do best with short sessions, so stop when they lose interest and come back later.

Kids from four to seven usually like the bunny and the basket. These pages have enough parts to keep them busy for 20 minutes or so, without feeling too hard. Ask them to name each color before they use it, which helps them think about their plan.

Older kids and teens will get the most from the egg and the hunt scene. The tiny patterns reward a sharp pencil and a steady hand. Some like to add their own designs to the plain eggs, or draw a rabbit peeking out from behind the tree.

How to print and color at home

Open any page and press Download PDF. The files fit US Letter paper, and they also print on A4 if you choose Fit to page. Regular printer paper is fine for crayons. If you plan to use markers or paint, thicker card stock will stop the color from soaking through.

• Print one extra copy of each page, in case of a spill.
• Use pastel crayons for a soft, spring look.
• Try oil pastels on the eggs for a rich, bright finish.
• Press Color online if you do not have a printer nearby.

Ideas for parties and classrooms

Put a stack of pages on the kids' table at your Easter lunch, along with a cup of crayons. It costs almost nothing, and it gives the grown ups time to get dinner ready. Older cousins can help the little ones, which often keeps the peace too.

Teachers can use these sheets in the week before spring break. They fit a quiet center, a reward at the end of the day, or a lesson on patterns. The egg works well for math, since kids can count the shapes on each band. Print a copy for each child, and check our free use license if you have questions.

Families can also make cards. Cut out a colored bunny or chick, glue it to folded paper and write a short note inside. A handmade card means a lot to a grandparent who lives far away.

An easy extra for the littlest hunters

The kawaii bunny is the page to keep for the smallest child at the table. This chubby white rabbit has one floppy ear and a bow, and it hugs a giant carrot while hearts float across the sky. A three year old can fill the big round body in a few minutes and still feel finished.

Sibling tip: hand the bunny or the chick to the little one, and give the egg hunt to the older one. They sit at the same table, and nobody feels left out. Look for the egg hiding in the bush and the bunny peeking out of the second bush before you start.

The giant egg also makes a quick pattern game. Its bands have hearts, zigzags and tiny flowers. Ask your child to pick one color for each kind of shape and stick to it all the way around.

A little Easter history

Eggs have stood for new life for a very long time, which is one reason they became part of this spring holiday. The Easter hare came from German tradition, and German families carried the story to America in the 1700s. Painted eggs have a long history too. In Ukraine, artists use wax and dye to make the detailed eggs called pysanky. You can read more about the holiday's customs on Wikipedia.

The date of Easter moves each year, since it is based on the moon. In 2027 it falls on March 28, which is quite early. So it pays to print your pages in good time.

Crafts for your finished Easter coloring pages

Make a paper garland. Cut out several colored eggs, punch two holes in each one and thread them on a long piece of string. Hang it across a window or a mantel, and it will brighten the room until spring is over.

Build a small basket scene. Color the basket page, then glue on green paper strips for grass. Kids can add cut out chicks and eggs to fill it up. It looks good on a classroom wall, and each child's version turns out different.

A puzzle is another easy idea. Glue a finished page to thin cardboard, cut it into eight or ten pieces and hide them for a small hunt. Then the kids can put the picture back together on the floor. That is usually good for another half hour of quiet fun.

Plan real eggs on paper first

Dye only gives you one try at a real egg, so sketch the plan first. Print a few copies of the giant egg and test some bands. Which stripes go on top? Do the zigzags look better in pink or purple? When kids have a design they like, set the page beside the dye cups and copy it with a white crayon. The wax stays pale when the egg goes in the dye.

Older kids can do this for the whole Easter basket page, giving each of its five eggs a pattern, then copying the best ones onto real eggs. Keep the page. Next year you can see how the plan has changed.

Clues for a rainy day hunt

Bad weather does not have to stop the hunt. Color the egg hunt page together, then cut small eggs from a spare sheet and write a clue on each one. Keep clues short for early readers. Look under the big blue chair. Check where the socks live. Each clue leads to the next, and the last one leads to a basket.

Non readers can follow picture clues. Tape the lamb to the fridge and the bunny to the bookshelf, then hand your child a matching small drawing and let them find its twin.

Spring pages after the holiday

When your Easter pages are done, the season has more to offer. Our spring coloring pages have rain boots, kites and ladybugs. Toddlers might like the bunny with a carrot, and the preschool coloring pages have many more big, simple shapes. To plan ahead, print a free 2027 calendar and mark the date.

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