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Gowns, castles and crowns
Start with the princess in her long gown and tiara. She holds a small bouquet, and the scalloped hem gives kids a pretty edge to follow. The princess with a puppy sits on a garden bench with a happy pup on her lap, which makes it a favorite for animal lovers.
Every princess needs a home, so we drew a princess castle with five towers, red roofs and flags in the wind. The princess carriage has big spoked wheels and a little pony in front. For the youngest kids, the princess crown is one big shape on a soft cushion.
Princess coloring pages by age
Toddlers and preschoolers do best with the crown. It has thick lines and few parts, so a two or three year old can scribble on it and still get a good result. The princess with her puppy is a nice next step for ages four and up.
Kids aged five to ten will enjoy the castle and the carriage. Both have small windows and thin lines, so a sharp colored pencil helps. An older child may even add their own patterns to a gown, or draw stone shapes on the castle walls.
Make each princess your own
Our drawings have no fixed look. That is the whole point. Hair can be black, brown, red, gold or even blue, and skin can be any shade your child chooses. A gown does not have to be pink, either. Forest green, deep blue and bright orange all look grand.
Kids often enjoy seeing themselves in a story, so set out a wide range of crayons. Ask who this princess is and what she does all day. She might be a doctor, a pilot or a baker. There are no wrong answers.
Tips for a royal finish
- Color the gown in long strokes that run from the waist to the hem.
- Lay down yellow first on crowns, then add orange at the edges for a gold look.
- Leave a tiny white dot on each jewel, so it seems to shine.
- Do the small windows on the castle before you fill in the walls.
Glitter glue and sequins can add sparkle at the end. Let the page lie flat until it dries.
Ideas for parties and class
Princess pages are a simple birthday activity. Print one for each guest, put out crayons, and you have a calm table while the food gets ready. The crown is the best one for a party, because kids can cut it out, add a paper strip and wear it home.
Teachers can use the castle in a unit on the Middle Ages. Students can label the parts, then write about who lives there. The carriage leads nicely into a talk about how wheels work, and how people traveled before cars.
Print what your party or class needs. The free use license covers the details.
Real princesses in history
Real royal life was often far from a fairy tale. Princesses had lessons all day, and many had to leave home when they were still young. Some became strong leaders. Princess Elizabeth of Britain trained as a mechanic during World War II, long before she became queen. You can read more about her at Britannica.
There are princess stories in nearly every culture on Earth, from India and China to Nigeria and Peru. Read one from a new place while your child colors. Your library likely has a few, and a librarian can help you pick one.
Crafts to try after coloring
Turn a princess into a paper puppet. Cut out the figure, tape a craft stick on the back, and put on a short play. Make a stage from a cardboard box, and use the castle page as the backdrop. Siblings can each play a part.
Give a colored crown as a small gift. It looks sweet with a note that says "You are the queen of our family." Grandmothers tend to love it, and it costs nothing at all but a little time and a sheet of paper.
Make a tiny storybook too. Fold a few sheets in half, then glue the pictures in order and write one sentence on every page. Let your child read it to a stuffed animal or a younger sibling.
More of the royal court
A kingdom needs more than one princess. Meet the queen coloring page, the prince coloring page and the brave knight coloring page. Fairy tale fans will like the frog prince coloring page and the princess and dragon coloring page. If you love fashion, try the princess dress coloring page with its matching shoes and tiara.
More magic to color
Love fairy tales? Our unicorn coloring pages have rainbows and castles of their own. Brave kids can meet the beasts in our dragon coloring pages, and sea lovers can try the mermaid coloring pages.
Questions
Are these princess coloring pages free?
Yes. All of them are free to print or color online for home, classroom and library use.
Are these movie characters?
No. Every princess here is our own original drawing, so kids can give her any look they like.
Which page is best for a toddler?
The princess crown is best. It is one big shape with thick lines.
Can I use these at a birthday party?
Yes. Print one for each guest. Please do not sell the pages.
