Free Printable Dinosaur Coloring Pages For Kids

Back when he was still a tiny human, I remember taking my son to the natural history museum. He was so impressed with those giant skeletons, and we faced a ruthless line of questioning on the car ride home! If you’re also dealing with a curious explorer, grab my 10 free printable dinosaur coloring pages for kids. It’s a super fun, no-prep activity for the little minds excited about prehistoric creatures!

That memory made me think about how much I would have loved a simple, no-prep activity for those moments. And that’s how these coloring sheets came to life!

A creative but also quiet activity to have in your back pocket for the exact time when you need to keep your energetic, soon-to-be paleontologist distracted!

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✔️Fill in your name and email (make sure it’s a valid email address you have access to) in the box below. Hit the “Grab It Now” button.

✔️You’ll quickly receive an email with the download link to the free printable dinosaur coloring pages.

✔️Save the PDF file to your device and open it with the free Adobe Reader or any PDF reader you prefer.

✔️Select “Print” from the main menu. No need to change anything if you’re printing on U.S. Letter paper. Like most of my printables, these coloring sheets are designed for this type of paper.

✔️From the same menu, you can change the type of paper to be used (like A4 or A5) or adjust the Scale setting. This is only needed if you’re using another paper size.

Hit the “Print” button and enjoy!

🦖 10 Free Dinosaur Coloring Sheets For Kids

This fun collection includes a whole herd cute dinosaurs for your little one to bring to life! I wanted to have a healthy mix of prehistoric pals, all ready for some color.

From the mighty T-Rex to the gentle, long-necked Diplodocus, your little artist has a whole prehistoric world to bring to life!

1 – Diplodocus Family

2 – Triceratops

3 – Stegosaurus, Parasaurolophus & Pterodactyl

4 – T-Rex

5 – Diplodocus

6 – Parasaurolophus

7 – T-Rex Mom and Baby

8 – Stegosaurus

9 – Plesiosaurus

10 – Spinosaurus

🦕Tips For Making Dino Coloring More Fun

I may not have had these cute dinosaur coloring pages when Spencer was little, but he did love to color, so I learned some tricks to make it even more fun and creative.

The easiest thing to do is make sure you have a variety of art supplies. Crayons, markers, and colored pencils are great, but your little one will surely get even more creative if you throw in some other things like:

• Metallic markers for a cool, shimmery effect.
• Googly eyes for instant personality and a touch of silliness!
• Gel pens, especially the glittery or milky-colored ones.
• Small pom-poms to add fun, fuzzy 3D texture.
• Dot markers, which are perfect for making spots or filling in large areas.
• Sequins or craft jewels to give a dinosaur some sparkle.
• Scrunched-up tissue paper for creating textured volcanoes or plants.
• Stickers! Things like stars, leaves, or shiny dots are perfect for decorating the background.

🖍️ Turn Coloring Time Into An Educational Adventure

These pages are fantastic for a simple, quiet activity. But if you want to stretch the fun out a little longer and sneak in some learning, here are a few ideas to try:

📌Dino Fun Facts – As you color each dinosaur, look up one simple and fun fact about it together. Was it a plant-eater or a meat-eater? Did it have a long tail or a spiky one? You can even try to guess how to pronounce its name!

📌Story Time – What is the dinosaur doing in the picture? Is the T-Rex mom teaching her baby how to roar? Is the Diplodocus looking for a tasty leaf? Make up a little story for each page to get their imagination going.

📌Create a Prehistoric Scene – After the coloring is done, have your little one carefully cut out the dinosaurs with safety scissors. They can tape them to popsicle sticks to make puppets or create a whole dinosaur world in a shoebox or on a large sheet of paper.

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I’m always looking to add new and fun activities to our little library of printables here on the blog. If your little one had a blast with these dinosaurs and you’re looking for another no-prep activity, check out my free printable construction coloring pages.

Any child who gets excited about big wheels and mighty machines is going to have a blast coloring these sheets.

🧩 A Little Help for the Grown-Ups

And for the parents, I have something that might help with the aftermath of all this creative fun! We know that with every beloved interest comes a new pile of toys that can make your home look like a war zone.

My free printable Toy Decluttering Guide is a simple resource I put together to help you tackle your child’s endless collection of toys and decide what stays and what goes. It works wonders and I promise you’ll get the best feeling when you get to look at clear floors again!

The conversations that happen during play time are always the best. I’d love to hear a funny quote or story from your dino coloring session!