About squirrel coloring pages
Squirrel coloring pages for kids: a cute squirrel with a big curly tail holding an acorn, and a smiling squirrel face. All pages are free to print as PDF or to color online.
Squirrel Coloring Pages to Print
On this page: squirrel with an acorn, squirrel face. The shapes are big and the lines are thick, so they are easy for toddlers, preschool and kindergarten – and fun for older kids too.
How to Color a Squirrel
- Red-brown or gray fur with a cream belly; brown acorns.
- Start with the biggest part (the body), then the head, then the small details.
- Add a background: a forest with pine trees and mushrooms.
- Use a darker shade of the same color along the edges to make your squirrel look round.
Fun Facts About Squirrels
- Squirrels bury nuts and remember where many of them are.
- Forgotten nuts grow into new trees!
- A squirrel's front teeth never stop growing.
- Squirrels use their tails for balance and as an umbrella.
Learning with Squirrel Coloring Pages
A great autumn page: talk about how squirrels get ready for winter and collect acorns on a walk.
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