Kids Sledding Down a Snowy Hill
Two children in puffy jackets and pom-pom hats riding a curved wooden sled down a snowy slope.
14 Winter Coloring Pages to Print
Polar Bear in a Winter Scarf
A round cartoon polar bear sitting upright in the snow with a long knitted scarf wrapped around its neck.
Husky Puppy
A young Siberian husky sitting upright on a snowy ground with six large snowflakes floating around it - the puppy faces forward with a broad.
Snowflake Mandala
A detailed mandala with a six-armed snowflake crystal in the center and a ring of tiny snowflakes around the border.
Penguin Family on Ice
A father, mother and baby penguin standing together on an ice floe under falling snowflakes.
About this design. A father penguin, a mother penguin and their small chick stand shoulder to shoulder on a flat ice floe, with a few chunks of ice scattered at their feet and snowflakes drifting overhead.
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The adults have smooth, rounded bodies and the chick is half their height, so kids can see who is who. Black, white and gray are the obvious choices for the bodies, with orange or yellow for the beaks and feet. Pale blue works well for the ice floe and the loose chunks. Emperor penguins really do huddle close in winter to share body heat, which makes this a nice page to pair with a short animal lesson.
Polar Bear Cub
A round-faced polar bear cub sitting on a snowy hill with a small snow mound beside it.
About this design. A chubby polar bear cub sits upright on a gentle snowy hill, with its round ears, small black nose and big front paws all drawn in thick, simple outlines.
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One paw rests beside a little mound of snow, and a handful of snowflakes fall around it. It is a calm, easy page for ages 3 to 6, with plenty of open space for a crayon. Many kids leave the bear white and color the sky behind it, but cream, light gray and pale blue shadows look good too. Under all that white-looking fur, a polar bear's skin is black, which is a fun fact to share while coloring.
Child Catching Snowflakes
A smiling child in a hat, scarf and mittens standing with arms wide to catch falling snow.
About this design. A smiling child in a puffy coat, knit hat with a pom-pom, scarf and mittens stands in the snow with both arms thrown wide and face tilted up.
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Big snowflakes and round snow dots fall from the sky, and two small snowy bushes sit on either side. The coat, scarf and hat have wide sections that are easy to color in, and the boots add a little detail at the bottom. Try a red hat with a blue scarf, or let kids pick colors that match their own winter gear. The snowflakes can stay white against a colored sky, or each one can get its own pale shade.
Mittens and Hat with Snowflakes
A knit hat with a pom-pom and a matching mitten, both patterned with snowflakes, surrounded by large snowflakes.
About this design. A knit winter hat with a big pom-pom and a matching mitten lie side by side, both decorated with snowflake motifs and zigzag bands. The ribbed cuffs have lots of small stripes, and larger snowflakes float across the page, each with a different arm pattern.
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This is a medium page that rewards patience: kids can alternate two or three colors along each band to copy the look of real Fair Isle knitting, which uses bands of repeating shapes. The mitten and hat can match or clash, and the snowflakes work well in icy blues and silver. Real snowflakes are six-sided, which is why the snowflakes here have six arms.
Snowy Cabin with Chimney Smoke
A log cabin with a snowy roof, a curl of chimney smoke and pine trees on both sides.
About this design. A small log cabin sits in the snow under a thick roof of white, with smoke curling out of a brick chimney and a short fence beside the door.
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A pine tree stands on each side. The log walls are made of stacked round ends and long planks, so there are plenty of rectangles to color in brown and tan. The windows are left blank, which lets kids decide if the lights are on: yellow and orange glass make the cabin feel warm. Keep the roof snow white or add pale blue shadows along its edge. The smoke can stay gray, or kids can try a wavy line of light brown.
Owl on a Snowy Branch
A fluffy owl with big round eyes perched on a thick branch topped with snow.
About this design. A round, fluffy owl perches on a thick branch with snow heaped along the top, its big eyes wide and its chest covered in scalloped feather marks. Small snowflakes and dots of falling snow fill the space around it.
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The feather lines make a good pattern for kids who like to add detail, and the wings, face disk and ear tufts are separate shapes with clear edges. Browns, tans and gray look natural, though a white snowy owl works just as well. Owls fly almost silently because of soft feather edges, and many species stay in cold forests all winter, so this one fits the season.
Kids Building a Snowman
Two kids in winter hats and scarves building a big snowman with a carrot nose.
About this design. Two kids in knit hats, scarves and coats stand on either side of a tall snowman and pat the last snow into place. The snowman has coal buttons, a carrot nose, a striped scarf and stick arms, and snowflakes fall all around the scene.
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The page has bold shapes for younger kids and clothing details for older ones, such as pocket flaps, striped hat bands and boot laces. Kids can give each child a different hat color and match the snowman scarf to one of them. A light sky blue behind the snowman helps the white body stand out on the printed page.
Hot Cocoa Mug with Marshmallows
A big round mug of cocoa with marshmallows and steam, resting on a saucer beside a knit scarf.
About this design. A big round mug of hot cocoa sits on a saucer, topped with a pile of fat marshmallows and three curls of steam. A chunky knit scarf with fringed ends is draped around the base, and a few snowflakes float above.
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The mug is a huge closed shape, so even small hands can fill it without trouble. Brown is the classic color for the cocoa, with white and cream marshmallows, and the scarf can be any bright stripe pattern. The knit lines on the scarf make a nice challenge for older kids who want to color each stitch row a different shade.
Cardinal on a Snowy Fence
A cardinal perched on a wooden fence post with snow along the rails and flakes falling.
About this design. A cardinal with a pointed crest and a short, thick beak perches on top of a wooden fence post, with snow resting on the rails behind it. Round snow dots fall across the sky.
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The bird has clean feather lines on the wing and tail, and the post has a few wood-grain marks for brown crayon. Male cardinals are bright red with a black mask around the beak, so a red crayon is the natural pick, while females are warm tan with red touches on the wings and tail. Cardinals do not migrate, which is why people see them against winter snow in so many backyards.
Bear Sleeping in a Winter Den
A bear sleeps curled up inside a snowy cave den while snowflakes fall outside and a pine tree stands nearby.
About This Collection
These 14 winter coloring pages gather the things kids see once the cold sets in: a penguin family on an ice floe, a polar bear cub in the snow, a log cabin with chimney smoke and a snowman half built in the yard. Most pages have one clear subject with thick outlines and open space, so preschoolers can color them, while the cabin and snowflake pages give older kids more to fill.
Start with the Hot Cocoa Mug with Marshmallows or the Mittens and Hat with snowflakes for a quick color-in. The animal pages include a Penguin Family on Ice, a Polar Bear Cub, an Owl on a Snowy Branch and a Cardinal on a Snowy Fence. Kids Building a Snowman and a Child Catching Snowflakes cover the outdoor play, and a Snowy Cabin with Chimney Smoke covers the cozy side. Kids Sledding Down a Snowy Hill, a Husky Puppy and a Snowflake Mandala are here too.
Tap any picture to open its PDF, sized for US Letter and printable on A4 without cropping. None of the pages need holiday decorations, so they suit January snow days and winter classroom units.
Winter Coloring FAQ
Which winter pages are best for toddlers and preschoolers?
The Polar Bear Cub, the Hot Cocoa Mug and the Owl on a Snowy Branch have big closed shapes and few small details. A chunky crayon fits those shapes, and each page takes about ten minutes.
Do the winter pages avoid Christmas imagery?
Yes. There is no Santa, no decorated tree and no wrapped present in the new pages. Snowmen, penguins, mittens and cabins fit a snow day or a January classroom unit, and the Christmas pages stay on their own Christmas gallery.
Why do penguins huddle together?
Penguins in the coldest places huddle in tight groups to stay warm, and they take turns standing on the chilly outer edge. Penguin Family on Ice shows a family together.
Where do bears go in winter?
Many bears sleep through much of the winter in a den, living off fat they built up in the fall. Bear Sleeping in a Winter Den shows one tucked in.
Why do snowflakes have six sides?
Water molecules lock into a six-sided pattern as an ice crystal grows, so snowflakes have six arms. Child Catching Snowflakes and Snowflake Mandala play with that shape.
Helpful Guides
- Snow Day Coloring Activities at Home: set up a snow day coloring table with the Winter pages.
- A Month-by-Month Classroom Coloring Calendar for Teachers: see which Winter pages fit the December, January and February classroom calendar.
- Easy Coloring Pages for Rainy Days: keep a stack of Winter pages ready for any stuck-indoors afternoon.