Free Printable Squirrel Coloring Pages
Browse our collection of 46 squirrel coloring sheets. You will find simple outlines for toddlers, adorable cartoon characters holding acorns, and detailed woodland scenes for older kids and adults.
Squirrel Coloring Pages
Discover a variety of scenes featuring these busy woodland creatures gathering food and exploring their surroundings.
Cute and Adorable Squirrel Coloring Pages
Adorable characters in fun situations, from wearing winter scarves to balancing stacks of nuts.
Flying Squirrel Coloring Pages
Pictures of these unique nocturnal animals gliding through the air and resting in the trees.
Realistic Squirrels in Nature
Detailed illustrations of wild squirrels in their natural habitats for older kids and adult colorists.
Simple and Easy Squirrels for Kids
Simple outlines with thick lines help young children practice their motor skills while coloring friendly faces.
More pages to explore
Related coloring pages on Color Confetti.
All 14 more: Acorn (2), Leaves (42), Preschool (41), Forest (33), Chipmunk (41), Nuts (15), Tree (41), Racoon (35), Hedgehog (57), Beaver (36), Marmot (20), Woodpecker (26), Fall (11) and Deciduous Forest (21).
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Learning About Woodland Creatures
Coloring these pages offers a chance to talk about how squirrels prepare for winter. Children can learn about foraging as they color pictures of squirrels gathering nuts and seeds. You can pair these sheets with our acorn coloring pages for a complete autumn lesson.
Different species have unique traits. While the Eastern gray squirrel is common in many backyards, the American red squirrel prefers pine forests. Pointing out these differences makes the activity more engaging.
Coloring Tips for Realistic and Cute Scenes
When working on the realistic squirrel designs, try using short, quick strokes with colored pencils to mimic the texture of their fur. Layering shades of brown, gray, and rust creates a natural look.
For the cartoon designs, bright and solid colors work best. Crayons and markers are ideal for the adorable characters holding umbrellas or wearing scarves.
- Use warm earth tones like burnt sienna and ochre for autumn leaf backgrounds.
- Blend grays and whites for the belly and tail highlights.
- Add dark brown or black to make their large, expressive eyes stand out.
Craft Ideas for the Classroom and Home
Teachers can use the simple outlines for fall bulletin boards or preschool activities. Kids can glue real twigs or crushed dry leaves onto the paper to create a textured tree branch.
These printables also work well as story prompts. After coloring a scene of a flying squirrel gliding through the forest canopy, ask students to write a short paragraph about where the animal is traveling.
Questions
Can I print these squirrel coloring pages as a PDF?
Yes, every image on our site can be downloaded and printed as a high-resolution PDF file.
Do you have squirrel coloring pages for adults?
Older kids and adults will enjoy our realistic squirrel section, which features detailed woodland scenes and intricate fur patterns.