Preschool Collections: ABC, Numbers and Easy Pages
Also see: more preschool pages from other collections
About This Collection
Preschool coloring pages here start with two sets. The ABC coloring pages run from A to Z (26 sheets), each with uppercase and lowercase letters, a small picture and handwriting lines, so Letter A comes with an apple. The number coloring pages cover 0 to 9, plus a big 100 and a 67 for the kids who ask.
The Simple Coloring Pages collection (30 bold-outline sheets, including fruit, the first ten letters and numbers 0 to 9) suits the youngest hands. The Planet and Solar System page (10 sheets, Mercury through Pluto plus a Solar System) is here for the 4 and 5 year olds who keep asking about space.
A good way to begin: color the first letter of your child's name, then match number pages to real things you can count, like 3 crackers or 5 blocks. Our guide to teaching letters and phonics with coloring has a week-by-week plan.
Preschool Coloring FAQ
Which preschool coloring pages should a 3 year old start with?
Begin with the Simple Coloring Pages or a single big number like Number 1. The shapes are bold and forgiving, which keeps a short attention span happy. Add ABC pages once your child can hold a crayon in a tripod grip.
Do the ABC coloring pages help with learning to write letters?
They help with letter recognition and pencil control. Each letter sheet has handwriting lines, so kids can trace the letter in pencil after they've colored the picture.
How can I use the number pages for counting practice?
Color a number, then collect that many objects and set them on the page. It takes about 5 minutes per number, and works well for 0 through 9 over a couple of weeks.
Can a preschool teacher print these for the whole class?
Yes. Print as many copies as you have kids, no account needed. A stack of one letter per day is an easy morning routine, and all PDFs print on Letter or A4.
Why is the solar system on a preschool page?
Planets are a favorite topic at 4 and 5, and the ten planet sheets have big round shapes that are easy to color. They're listed under Space as well, where they originally live.
Helpful Guides
- Teaching Letter Sounds and Phonics With Coloring Pages: match each letter page to its sound.
- Learning Numbers with Coloring Pages for Kids Today: counting games to play with the number pages.
- Classroom Coloring Pages for Teachers and Early Finishers: ways to use Preschool pages with a whole class.