Mummy Coloring Page

This mummy coloring page shows a small, friendly mummy shuffling across the sand with both arms stuck out to the sides. Bandages wrap him from head to toe, and two big eyes peek out through a gap. One loose strip flaps from the top of his head. Behind him stand two pyramids, with a full moon rising in a purple sky.

His face is the sweetest part. A tiny smile sits under those huge eyes, so he looks a bit lost rather than scary. Kids usually want to give him a name right away.

Coloring tips for this mummy coloring page

Bandages are rarely pure white in stories. Try a creamy yellow, then shade the bands with a light tan so each strip looks old and dusty. Leave a bit of the paper showing along the top of each band. It gives the wrappings a soft, round look.

His face can be any skin tone you like. For the sky, purple or deep blue sets a good mood. Color the pyramids in warm brown and the sand in a pale gold. Press harder on one side of each pyramid so the moon seems to light it from the right.

• Color one band, skip one, and then fill the rest with a second shade.
• Add small dots of brown to the sand for texture.
• Use yellow around the moon for a soft glow.

A short history lesson

The word mummy can open a good talk about ancient Egypt. People there wrapped the bodies of kings and other important people in linen. They believed the body was needed for the next life. Dry sand and special salts helped to keep it safe for thousands of years. The pyramids at Giza were built as huge tombs for kings. Wikipedia has a page on mummies, and your local library will have picture books as well.

Keep the talk light for young children. Most only want to know why he is wrapped up. "It was a very old custom" is often enough of an answer.

Games to play with your mummy

A toilet paper mummy race is a Halloween classic, and this page works as a prize sheet. Split into teams, wrap one player as fast as you can, then let everyone color a mummy of their own while they calm down.

You can also try a simple bandage craft. Glue thin strips of white tissue or masking tape over the printed mummy. Leave the eyes clear. Once it dries, the wrappings stand up from the page, and the mummy feels real under your fingers.

Using this page in class

Teachers can pair this drawing with a lesson on Egypt, or with a story writing prompt. Try this one: "The mummy woke up and wanted a snack." Children color first, then write three sentences about what happened next. The picture gives shy writers something to hold on to.

Ask them to add a third pyramid or a camel in the empty sky. Extra drawing makes each sheet their own.

See that loose strip on his head? It flaps like a little flag. Ask your child to draw another one trailing behind his foot, as if he has walked a long way across the desert.

The two pyramids give older kids a chance to practice shading. Each one has a lit side and a shadow side, so color the left face lighter and the right face darker, and the moon will seem to glow from behind them.

More friendly monsters

This mummy coloring page goes well with the skeleton coloring page and the monster coloring page. For a sweet night scene, print the black cat coloring page. You will find the full set on our Halloween coloring pages hub.

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