Coloring page Festive Penguin By The Tree

Festive Penguin By The Tree — coloring page to print

Cute penguin in a hat and scarf in front of a Christmas tree with presents — a printable coloring page for kids.

Difficulty
Hard
Recommended age
3–12 yrs
Category
Christmas
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Nature,Animals
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This page shows a cheerful penguin in a Santa hat and scarf next to a decorated Christmas tree and gifts. It's a free printable coloring page for kids who love holiday scenes. Young artists will enjoy the simple shapes and big eyes to color. Perfect for a cozy winter craft activity at home.

A little story

A little penguin put on a cozy hat and set off to decorate the tree. He giggled as he tucked presents in the snow, waiting to be colored bright. Tonight the penguin and your crayons will make a holiday picture sparkle.

What to prepare

colored pencils or crayons markers for bright accents A4 paper for printing sharpener and eraser

How to color it step by step

  1. 1Start by coloring the penguin's hat and fluffy pompom.
  2. 2Fill the scarf, shading each stripe differently.
  3. 3Color the penguin’s belly a lighter tone.
  4. 4Paint the tree and its round ornaments.
  5. 5Color the presents and bows with contrasting shades.
  6. 6Finish by filling stars and snow dots in the sky.

Color suggestions

hat — red
pompom — white
scarf — red and green stripes
belly — light gray or cream
tree — forest green
presents — bright red and blue

Coloring tips

Leave tiny white dots in eyes for shine.
Shade the belly edge darker for roundness.
Use two tones on each scarf stripe.
Make ornaments glossy with a white highlight.
Add soft blue to snow mounds' shadows.
Color pompom with small circular strokes.
Outline with a fine pen after coloring.
Alternate warm and cool colors for contrast.

What you'll discover

  • Penguins are birds but cannot fly.
  • Christmas trees are traditionally decorated with round ornaments.
  • Scarves keep animals and people warm in winter.
  • Presents are wrapped to surprise someone.

Vocabulary

Match the word to its meaning — tap a word, then its meaning

What your child will learn

  • Improves fine motor control and grip.
  • Builds color recognition and contrast sense.
  • Boosts concentration and attention to detail.
  • Encourages creative color choices and storytelling.

Fun facts

  • Penguins cannot fly but are excellent swimmers.
  • Most penguin species live in the Southern Hemisphere.
  • Penguins have dense feathers and insulating fat.
  • Emperor penguins are the tallest penguin species.

Learn & play

1Color every round ornament on the tree.
2Count the stars in the sky and say the number.
3Find and color all the round shapes on the page.
4What animal is this picture showing?
Answer ▸

Penguin

Frequently asked questions

What age is this coloring page suitable for?+

Best for ages 3–8, but enjoyable for older kids too.

Is this coloring page free to print?+

Yes — it's a free printable coloring page for kids.

Which paper is best for printing this page?+

Use 120–160 gsm paper for sturdier coloring results.

Can kids color this digitally instead of printing?+

Yes, on tablets using drawing apps and stylus works well.

What coloring tools are safest for toddlers?+

Thick crayons or blunt-tipped markers are safest for small hands.

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