On this page
Two friends, one puppy and a very good day. This best friends coloring page shows two girls standing side by side in a park and holding hands. One has round hair puffs and carries a pair of heart balloons. The other has long wavy hair with a bow, freckles and a playful wink. Their little dog sits between them, and a tree house peeks out from the leaves behind.
Big shapes and bold lines make this an easy page for ages 4 to 10. It takes about 25 minutes alone. With two kids sharing a sheet, the time can stretch a bit, because there will be plenty of chatting.
What is happening in the park
The girl on the left wears a dress with a heart on the front and small stars on the skirt. Her friend has a striped top, a full skirt and a bow in her hair. Both wear puffed sleeves, and each has a bracelet on one wrist. Friends who like to match can color those two bracelets the same.
The tree house has a pointed roof, a small door, a window and a heart on its wall. Look left to find a wooden bench behind them. A butterfly and a few small hearts float in the sky, and nine flowers grow in the grass near the bottom.
Best friends coloring page color ideas
Give each girl her own main color, so they stand apart. Yellow and purple look great side by side. Pink and teal or orange and blue are also fun pairs.
The balloons can be red and pink for a classic look. For a brighter sky, make one of them gold. Here are some other small choices that add a lot:
- A tan puppy with brown ears and a red collar
- Stars on the skirt in white or silver
- Stripes on the top in two shades of blue
Skin tones and hair are a chance for kids to draw people they know. A set of skin tone crayons or pencils makes a big difference here. Blending two browns or two peach shades can get closer to a real match.
Tips for coloring together
If two kids share one page, let them decide who does what before they begin. One can take the left side and the other the right. Then they can meet in the middle on the puppy.
Start with the faces and hands while the crayons are clean. Light colors pick up dark wax easily, so do the skin before the hair. Keep a scrap of paper nearby to wipe a dirty crayon tip.
The grass is a large space, so use the side of a green crayon and short upward flicks. Those small strokes look like blades of grass and go quickly.
A whole day for friends
Friendship has its own day on the calendar. The United Nations set up the International Day of Friendship in 2011, and it falls on July 30 each year. The idea is that friendship between people and countries can help build peace. That is a big thought, and kids can connect with it through something simple, like sharing a toy.
Friendship activities to try
Color two copies, one for each friend, and swap them on a play date. Add a note on the back that starts with the words, "You are my friend because." Young kids can dictate their note to a grown-up.
Making real bracelets is a good follow-up. All you need is some yarn and a few beads. Teachers can hang the finished pages in a line, with hands joined from one sheet to the next, for a friendship wall. Ask the class what makes someone a good friend, and write their answers on a big sheet of paper nearby.
More happy pages
Friends who love the sea can try the mermaid friends coloring page. For a single girl with a sunny smile, print the girl coloring page.
Questions
Can two kids color this page together?
Yes, and it is a sweet way to use it. Each child can pick one girl and color her, then they can share the background.
Is this good for a friendship lesson?
It works well. Teachers can use it during a unit on kindness, with students writing one nice thing about a friend on the back.
Can I make the girls look like my child and her friend?
Sure. Skin tone, hair color and clothes are all up to you. Kids often enjoy matching the shirt colors to their real favorites.
