Mitten Coloring Page

This mitten coloring page shows a pair of cozy winter mittens joined by a long string. Each one has a thumb, a ribbed cuff and its own little picture. The left mitten has a heart and the right mitten has a snowflake. Stars and snowflakes fill the sky around them. It is an easy page for ages 3 to 7.

The mittens are tall, simple shapes with thick lines, so small kids can color them fast. The ribbed cuffs give older kids a pattern to work on. Most children finish in about 15 minutes.

Who this page is for

Preschool and kindergarten classes often do a mitten unit in January. This page fits right in. Two mittens also make a great matching lesson. Kids can color them the same, or make them different on purpose and talk about what changed.

The page is a good pick for kids who are still building hand control. The open shapes forgive a few wobbly strokes.

Mitten coloring page color ideas

Bright mittens look great against a pale blue sky. Try one red and one blue, like a real mismatched pair from the bottom of the closet. Or color both in the same shade so they look like a set.

The cuffs are made of stripes, so kids can color every other stripe and get a knitted look. White cuffs look like fluffy trim. The heart can be pink or white, and the snowflake on the other mitten stands out best on a dark color like navy or purple.

Don't forget the string. A bright yellow or green string makes the pair pop.

Tips for neat mittens

• Color the heart and the snowflake first, then fill the mitten around them.
• For the striped cuff, use a ruler under the paper edge to keep your hand steady.
• Press harder near the edges of each mitten and lighter in the middle. It makes them look puffy and soft.
• Add your own pattern with a marker before you color: polka dots, zigzags or tiny trees.

Fun facts about mittens

Mittens keep hands warmer than gloves do. Your fingers sit together inside a mitten, so they share their heat. That is why many winter hikers and skiers wear mittens on the coldest days. Wikipedia has more on their long history.

People have worn mittens for a very long time. There is also an old folk tale from Ukraine about a lost mitten in the snow that animals crawl into, one after another, until it bursts. Many picture books retell it, and it is a favorite winter story in classrooms.

Small kids lose mittens all the time. That is why so many pairs are tied together with a string that runs through the sleeves of a coat. It is an old trick, and it still works. If your child keeps losing theirs, show them the string on this page and try it at home before the next snowy day.

Things to do after coloring

Cut out the two mittens, punch a hole in each cuff and tie them together with real yarn. Hang the pair on a door or a classroom line. A row of colorful mittens looks like a winter clothesline.

For a math game, cut the mittens apart, mix them with other kids' mittens, and play a matching game to find each pair. Young kids can also count the stripes on each cuff.

Mittens are good for writing practice too. Ask your child to write who the mittens belong to and where they are going in the snow.

More winter pages to color

Find more snowy pictures in our winter coloring pages. A warm drink goes well with cold hands, so try the hot chocolate coloring page next.