These dinosaur coloring pages stomp onto the table with a roaring T rex, a smiling baby triceratops, a long-necked giant by a lake and three friendly dragons. There are 12 free printable sheets, from easy dino coloring pages with fat outlines to realistic scenes packed with scales.
Every sheet prints on US Letter or A4 paper. Hit Print for a quick copy, or Download it and print later with "fit to page" turned on. Need a matching picture for a name tag or worksheet? Our dinosaur clipart has the same kinds of dinos in color, and kids who love winged beasts can keep going with unicorn coloring pages.
T Rex Coloring Pages
The T rex is the dinosaur most kids draw first. These three go from a goofy grin to a hunting scene with real teeth and claws.
A round, chubby T rex with tiny arms and a wide grin stands on two big feet. The open belly and tail are easy targets for little hands.
Try this Have preschoolers color it green, then count the teeth together and write the number in the corner.
A T rex roars on a rocky path while a volcano puffs smoke behind palm trees. Second and third graders like the mix of big and small shapes.
Try this Use it as a warm-up before a third grade lesson on volcanoes and ask kids to label three parts.
A side view of a T rex mid-stride, with rows of scales, ridged skin and ferns around its legs. It rewards slow work with sharp pencils.
Try this Pair it with a library book so fifth graders can match real skin colors scientists suggest for the T rex.
Cute Dinosaur Coloring Pages for Kids
Big eyes and soft shapes make these cute dinosaur coloring pages a hit with toddlers and kindergartners. Each one is simple enough to finish before snack time.
A baby triceratops peeks out of a cracked egg with three tiny horns and a happy face. Big shapes make it one of our most easy dinosaur coloring pages.
Try this Glue torn eggshell-colored paper scraps onto the egg for a kindergarten texture collage.
A round stegosaurus with heart-shaped back plates holds a balloon string in a meadow of daisies. Each plate can be a different color.
Try this Print it on cardstock for a dino birthday party and let guests color their own place mat.
A long-necked baby, a tiny raptor and a duck-billed dino share fruit on a checked blanket. It is a sweet page for talking about sharing.
Try this Read a friendship story with first graders, then color the picnic and write who gets the last apple.
Realistic Dinosaur Coloring Pages
Older kids often want dinos that look like the ones in a museum. These realistic dinosaur coloring pages show real body shapes and prehistoric plants.
A brachiosaurus stretches its neck to munch treetop leaves beside a calm lake. The long body leaves room for patterns or spots.
Try this Ask second graders to measure the neck with a ruler and compare it to the length of their arm.
A pterosaur glides past tall sea cliffs with waves crashing below. Wing membranes and rock layers give lots of small spaces.
Try this Use it in a fourth grade lesson on how flying reptiles differ from birds and bats.
A triceratops and her calf drink from a river with horsetail plants and stones all around. It is a calm page teens and adults enjoy.
Try this Color it with earthy pencils, then frame it for a dino fan's bedroom wall.
Dragon Coloring Pages: Cute and Realistic
Dragons are not real dinosaurs, but kids who like one almost always like the other. These dragon coloring pages run from a cute baby dragon to a detailed fire-breather for adults.
A chubby baby dragon sits on a rock with stubby wings and a curl of smoke from its nose. It is a gentle start for young dragon fans.
Try this Let kindergartners give the dragon a name and dictate a one-line story you write under the picture.
A friendly dragon wraps its tail around a stone castle tower while flags flutter on top. Bricks and scales add just enough detail.
Try this Use it as a story starter where third graders explain why the dragon is guarding the tower.
A huge winged dragon stands on a mountain peak breathing a swirl of flame into the clouds. Every scale and wing vein is drawn as its own space.
Try this Try warm reds and oranges for the flame and cool blues for the scales to make the fire pop.
Which Dino or Dragon Page to Print First
| Child | Level | Start with |
|---|---|---|
| Toddler or preschooler | Easy | Grinning T rex, hatching triceratops, baby dragon |
| Kindergarten to grade 3 | Medium | Stegosaurus with balloon, picnic, castle dragon |
| Grade 4 and up | Detailed | Pterosaur cliffs, scaly T rex |
| Teens and adults | Detailed | Triceratops at the river, fire dragon |
Kids who are crazy about dinos often push past their level. If a six year old asks for the scaly T rex, let them try it with markers instead of crayons.
Dinosaur Lesson Ideas for Grades K to 5
- Kindergarten: Color the baby triceratops and sort crayons into plant eater greens and meat eater browns.
- Grade 1: Hang finished dinos on a classroom timeline from smallest to biggest.
- Grade 2: Pick one dino, color it, and write three facts on a sticky note beside it.
- Grade 4: Compare the pterosaur page to a bird drawing from our animal coloring pages and list how their wings differ.
For a full dino bulletin board, print a few dragon and unicorn clipart pieces to fill the gaps between pages.
Coloring Scales, Plates and Flames
Scales look best when kids pick two shades of one color and switch back and forth row by row. Stegosaurus plates and dragon spines pop with a bright edge color and a pale middle. For fire, start yellow near the mouth, move to orange, then finish with red at the tips.
Nobody knows the true colors of most dinosaurs, so any choice is fair. That makes these pages a great place for kids to try purple stripes or polka dots without worry.
Questions people ask
Are these dinosaur coloring pages free to print?
Yes. Print as many as you like for your family, your class, a library program or a non-commercial event. A credit to our site is nice but not required. Please ask us through the Contact page before using them in anything you plan to sell.
Which are the best easy dinosaur coloring pages for preschool?
Start with the grinning T rex, the triceratops hatching from its egg and the baby dragon on a rock. All three have thick outlines and only a handful of big shapes. Little ones usually wrap them up in ten minutes or less.
Do you have realistic dragon coloring pages for adults?
Yes. The fire-breathing dragon on the mountain has detailed scales, spines and wing veins, and it takes about an hour with colored pencils. The realistic triceratops by the river is a calmer pick if you prefer real animals.
Can I get free printable dinosaur coloring pages as a PDF?
Each sheet downloads as an image. For a PDF, choose save as PDF in place of a printer when the print window opens. You can do this for several pages and send the set to a sitter or a co-teacher.
What are good dinosaur coloring pages for kids at a party?
The kawaii stegosaurus with a balloon and the dino picnic suit birthday parties well. Print them on cardstock so they double as place mats, and set out a cup of crayons at each seat.
Is a dragon a dinosaur?
No. Dinosaurs were real animals that lived millions of years ago, and dragons come from stories. We keep both on one page because so many kids love them together.
