Free 1–20 Number Coloring Pages for Kids + Fun Story Ideas
Published:
September 14, 2025
Contributor:
Charis King
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If you’re looking for free number coloring pages, you’re in the right spot! These pages are a fun, hands-on way for your kids to practice math while building fine motor skills and learning their colors.
You’ll still find the original 1–20 set below in order, plus a few bonus pages from five other number coloring sets. Each number also comes with a story time suggestion and a simple springboard learning idea if you want to stretch the learning a little further.
This Number Coloring Pages Activity
Number coloring pages are a fun way for kids to practice several skills at once. They can work on color recognition, learn each digit, and strengthen fine motor skills – all while having fun! You can even turn these number printables into a mini coloring book.
Quick Tip: Hang a printable number chart 1-100 nearby to help your kids master each set of numbers as they color.
Number 1 Coloring Page
Even older children will love this fun number coloring sheet featuring the number 1. A bear is waiting to be colored – black, brown, or even white if your child wants a polar bear!
Story Time Idea: Read Goldilocks and Just One Bear by Leigh Hodgkinson to pair with this activity.
Springboard Learning: Go on a “bear hunt” around the house and count teddy bears, stuffed animals, or toy figures one at a time.
Number 2 Coloring Page
This number 2 coloring sheet features two flowers waiting to be colored. Encourage your child to use cheerful vibrant colors – hot pink petals, deep green stems, or a sunny yellow number 2 – to make the page pop.
Bonus – Number 2 Sock Coloring Page Cut & Paste + Tracing
Trace the number 2 and paste two socks on the hanger to practice counting and fine motor skills in a hands-on way.
Story Time Idea: Read A Tale of Two Socks by Noriko Matsubara, a sweet story following a pair of socks on a little adventure.
Springboard Learning: Gather a few real socks and count pairs, match colors, or sort by size. This simple activity turns everyday objects into a playful math lesson.
This bonus coloring page is part of our Numbers Coloring Pages Cut & Paste + Tracing set. All the sets featured in this post are available in our All-Access Document Library. Just search for the tag Number Coloring Bundle (1-20) to find all the number coloring sets quickly.
Number 3 Coloring Page
Number 3 Butterfly Coloring Page
This number 3 coloring sheet features three gorgeous butterflies waiting to be colored. Encourage your child to use a variety of bright colors to make the page really pop.
Bonus – Number 3 Pig Coloring Page
Splash, jump, and count! These three cute animals are ready for your child to color while practicing tracing the number 3.
Story Time Idea: Read The Three Little Pigs by Patricia Seibert. This classic story follows three pigs as they each build a house and face the challenges of a big, bad wolf.
Springboard Learning: Turn it into a mini movement game! Gather three small pig toys or stuffed animals and place them in a “house” (like a box or laundry basket) one at a time while counting.
This bonus coloring page is part of our 1-20 Number Coloring Fun – Set 2 available in our All-Access Document Library.
Number 4 Coloring Page
Number 4 Rainbow Coloring Page
If your preschooler love rainbows then be sure to share this coloring pages with 4. Your child can color the rainbows in a variety of colors and the digit 4 a favorite shade.
Bonus – 4th of July Coloring Page
Celebrate the number 4 with a sky full of colorful fireworks! Your kids can color each rocket with bright, festive shades while having fun practicing counting.
Story Time Idea: Read Fourth of July Fun! (Little Golden Book) by Deb Adamson. The book shares a cheerful look at Independence Day celebrations.
Springboard Learning: Go on a “4th of July hunt” around your house or yard! Find groups of four – stars, flags, or red, white, and blue items – and count them together.
This page is also part of our 1-20 Number Coloring Fun – Set 2 available in our All-Access Document Library.
Number 5 Coloring Page
Do you have a car lover in your house? This number 5 coloring sheet features five cars ready to color. Your child can choose to color them all the same or give each one a different shade. When they’re finished, hang the worksheet on a bulletin board for display.
Bonus – Number 5 Bee Coloring Page Cut & Paste + Tracing
Trace the number 5, color a hive, and cut and paste five bees into place. This interactive bee coloring page mixes creativity with number practice, making it a perfect way to add a little learning fun to your day.
Story Time Idea: Read The Fun and Factual Life of the Honey Bee by Lance Douglas. The lively illustrations and simple facts about hive life pair beautifully with this activity, helping kids see that bees are more than just insects-they’re hardworking little pollinators..
Springboard Learning: Head outside and see if you can spot real bees at work. Count five flowers together and watch to see if they get any buzzing visitors. If you’re inside, try a honey-tasting with crackers or toast and talk about how bees turn nectar into the sweet treat on your plate.
This page is also part of our Numbers Coloring Pages Cut & Paste + Tracing set available in our All-Access Document Library.
Number 6 Coloring Page
This number 6 coloring sheet features six dogs ready to color. Your child can choose different colors for each dog and enjoy bringing them to life. Once finished, you can display the page and move on to our bonus page.
Bonus Number 6 Shapes Coloring Page
Here’s a fun twist on number practice! With this “color-by-number” pages option, your child will count the sides of each shape, then use the color key to finish the picture. It’s a playful mix of numbers, colors, and shapes that feels almost like a puzzle.
Story Time Idea: Read Henrietta Hexagon and the Triangles by Mandi Tillotson Williams. The story introduces hexagons and other shapes while sharing a gentle tale about family and adoption.
Springboard Learning: After coloring, grab some shape blocks or cutouts and count the sides of each one together. You can even sort shapes by number of sides – triangles, squares, hexagons – and see which group has the most.
This bonus coloring page is part of our Count the Shapes Coloring Pages set available in our All-Access Document Library.
Number 7 Coloring Page
One sun is not enough! This number 7 page uses easy outlines of triangles and circles to make seven suns. Your child can color each sun with different shades of yellow, or use their favorite colors for a silly twist.
Bonus – Number 7 Monkey Cut & Match Cards
Kids who like monkeys will enjoy these cards. Seven monkey faces are on one side and the number 7 on the other. Color the monkeys, then cut and match them to the numbers. Since the set also includes cards for 8 and 9, your child can explore different numbers while building fine motor skills through cutting and matching.
Story Time Idea: Read Seven Spunky Monkeys by Jackie French Koller. This lively story counts down from seven monkeys through the days of the week, giving a playful t to way to count backwards from 7.
Springboard Learning: Connect the story to everyday routines by practicing the days of the week. Point out each day as you read, and count the monkeys along with the story. Try singing a days-of-the-week song or clapping through all seven days together.
This bonus coloring page is part of our Cut & Match Number Coloring Cards 1-15 set available in our All-Access Document Library.
Number 8 Coloring Page
Number 8 Cartoon Character Coloring Page
This number 8 coloring sheet features eight adorable cartoon characters standing in two rows below the number 8. Your child can use glitter, neon markers, or their favorite colors to bring each character to life. When finished, display the page on a wall or door for extra fun.
Bonus – Number 8 Ladybug Coloring Page
Eight cheerful ladybugs and a big number 8 with spots await coloring on this page. It’s a perfect activity for kids who love insects and coloring at the same time.
Story Time Idea: Pair this page with Ladybugs by Gail Gibbons. The book introduces the many types of ladybugs, their habitats, and how they grow.
Springboard Learning: After coloring, explore the life cycle of a ladybug. Draw simple stages on paper plates, use playdough to model each stage, or make a quick craft showing the changes.
This page is also part of our 1-20 Number Coloring Fun – Set 2 available in our All-Access Document Library.
Number 9 Coloring Page
Number 9 Umbrella Coloring Page
Nine umbrellas are ready to be filled with bright colors. Your child can mix patterns, use a rainbow of shades, or even invent funny designs to make each umbrella unique.
Story Time Idea: Read The Umbrella by Jan Brett. In this beautifully illustrated story, Carlos sets his umbrella down in the Costa Rican cloud forest. One by one, animals climb inside-from tiny tree frogs to toucans, tapirs, and even a jaguar-until the umbrella is overflowing with life.
Springboard Learning: Connect umbrellas to science by exploring the water cycle. Talk about how rain falls from clouds, gathers in puddles, and returns to the sky. For a simple demo, cover a clear cup of water with plastic wrap and watch condensation form-like rain heading back to the clouds.
Number 10 Coloring Page
Number 10 Trumpet Coloring Page
Your child will love coloring 10 shiny trumpets alongside the number 10. They can stick with golden brass tones or get creative with bold patterns and bright colors. It’s a lively way to blend number practice with a splash of music.
Story Time Idea: Read I Spy and Count the Musical Instruments for Kids. As you turn the pages, count the trumpets and spot other instruments, making the story an interactive music hunt.
Springboard Learning Idea: Bring the music off the page with a mini concert at home. Clap, tap, or use toy instruments while counting to ten. Explore vocal music by singing or let your child take a turn as conductor.
Number 11 Coloring Page
Your child can color and decorate 11 bows with different colors, patterns, or designs. They can then use the bows to brighten up any birthday presents, holiday cards, or gifts.
Bonus – Number 11 Worm Coloring Page
Kids will giggle coloring 11 wiggly worms crawling around the page. They can give each worm a personality with hats, glasses, or silly expressions for extra creative fun.
Story Time Idea: Read Best Lowly Worm Book Ever! by Richard Scarry. Follow Lowly Worm through school, the farm, and even his apple car. As you read, your child can count the worms on the page and in the story, spotting familiar characters along the way.
Springboard Learning Idea: Turn coloring into a general science activity by talking about how worms move and live. Wiggle like a worm together and discuss how real worms crawl and dig through soil. It’s a fun introduction to physical science concepts like movement, body mechanics, and the natural world – perfect for younger and older children alike.
This page is also part of our 1-20 Number Coloring Fun – Set 2 available in our All-Access Document Library.
Number 12 Coloring Page
Number 12 Pencil Coloring Page
Your child can color 12 pencils lined up on the page. They might add bright colors, patterns, or even designs on each pencil.
Bonus – Number 12 Donut Coloring Page
Your kids will have a blast coloring 12 delicious donuts but be warned, it might make them hungry! This page could even make a fun addition to morning work or quiet coloring time for early finishers.
Story Time Idea: Read Dozens of Doughnuts with your child to follow LouAnn the bear as she makes batch after batch of treats for her woodland friends. The story is full of counting, sharing, and surprises, perfect for connecting the number 12 on the coloring page to the fun in the book.
Springboard Learning Idea: Turn this page into a baking or hibernation lesson. Talk with your child about why bears need to eat a lot before winter and what hibernation is. You can even make ( or pretend to make) donuts for breakfast or another time of day and share them with others.
This page is also part of our 1-20 Number Coloring Fun – Set 2 available in our All-Access Document Library
Number 13 Coloring Page
Kids will giggle coloring 13 wiggly earthworms crawling around the page. You can pull out a brown crayon for a dirt background and let them get creative with colors and patterns. If they liked the worms from Number 11, they’ll enjoy this one too!
Bonus – Number 13 Valentine Coloring Page Cut & Paste + Tracing
This Valentine coloring page is sweet! Your child can color 13 chocolates, some with detailed patterns, for a creative challenge that works well for older kids too. Then they’ll cut and paste the chocolates into a chocolate box, building fine motor skills while having fun. Kids also get a chance to practice handwriting by tracing number 13 (the number not the number word) to reinforce number recognition.
Story Time Idea: Read Lilly’s Chocolate Heart and follow Lilly the little mouse as she searches for the perfect hiding spot for her last chocolate. Your child can count along with the chocolates on the page while enjoying the playful story.
Springboard Learning Idea: Have your child work on even more math skills by grouping the chocolates by color, pattern, or size. You can also talk about sharing and giving, tying in themes from the story.
This page is also part of our Numbers Coloring Pages Cut & Paste + Tracing set available in our All-Access Document Library.
Number 14 Coloring Page
Your child can color 14 fluffy spring chicks lined up ono the page. They might use pastel colors, add tiny patterns, or even add little Easter eggs alongside the chicks for a festive touch.
Bonus – Number 14 Apple Flashcard Coloring Page
Celebrate fall with this apple flashcard! Your child can color 14 apples, and since the page also includes 13, 15, and 16 flashcards to color, they can see how the numbers fit together in sequence.
Story Time Idea: Read Applesauce Day and follow Maria and her family as they visit the orchard, pick apples, and cook them into applesauce with a special pot passed down through generations. It’s a heartwarming story that captures family tradition and the simple joy of fall.
Springboard Learning Idea: Take your own apple adventure! Pick up a bag of apples from the store or orchard, count them together, and then turn them into a batch of homemade applesauce.
This page is also part of our Numbers Coloring Flashcards 1-20 set available in our All-Access Document Library.
Number 15 Coloring Page
Number 15 Baseball Coloring Page
Spring is the perfect time for baseball! Your child can color 15 baseballs and the number 15 while imagining Opening Day or playing on their own T-ball team.
Bonus – Number 15 Flower Coloring Page Cut & Match Cards
Spring is flower season as well! If your kids liked the flowers earlier under 2, they’ll like this one to. Your early learners can color 15 flowers with different colors for the petals on one side, then match the number 15 on the other side. This color and match page includes 13 and 14 as well for more matching practice.
Story Time Idea: Read Zinnia’s Flower Garden and follow Zinnia as she plants, waters, and waits for her seeds to sprout. The colorful illustrations and garden theme make it easy to connect the story with the coloring page.
Springboard Learning Idea: Welcome spring by planting a flower together. Whether it’s in a pot on the porch, a windowsill container, or right in the garden, kids will love digging in the dirt, watering, and watching their plant grow.
This bonus coloring page is also part of our Cut & Match Number Coloring Cards 1-15 set available in our All-Access Document Library.
Number 16 Coloring Page
Number 16 Tractor Coloring Page
Get ready to explore the farm as your little one colors 16 tractors along with the number 16. Whether they choose classic red, bright green, or even rainbow shades, this tractor coloring page is a great way to mix counting practice with a fun machine.
Story Time Idea: Duck on a Tractor by David Shannon is a laugh-out-loud favorite. Follow Duck as he takes Farmer O’Dell’s tractor for a spin, with all the barnyard animals tagging along. Kids will giggle at Duck’s daring adventure while spotting the details in every picture.
Springboard Learning Idea: Build a tractor using cardboard boxes, blocks, or recycled materials. This activity lets children practice counting while exploring construction and imaginative play.
Number 17 Coloring Page
Color 17 fish swimming under the number 17 on this fish coloring page. Grab some vibrant colored pencils to make each fish unique!
Bonus – Number 17 Shamrock Coloring Page
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by coloring 17 shamrocks and a leprechaun hat. Use different shades of green and even glitter to make them festive.
Story Time Idea: Read How to Catch a Leprechaun and spot all the tricks the leprechaun plays. Follow along with the story while noticing the clever details together.
Springboard Learning Idea: Try a hands-on leprechaun treasure hunt. Hide 17 small objects and see if you can find and count them all!
This page is also part of our 1-20 Number Coloring Fun – Set 2 available in our All-Access Document Library
Number 18 Coloring Page
Number 18 Penguin Coloring Page
Warm up with this number 18 penguin coloring page featuring 18 penguins. Add hats, scarves, mittens, or other cozy accessories to keep them snug while practicing counting. It’s a fun way to bring numbers to life during wintertime learning.
Story Time Idea: Read 365 Penguins and follow the family as penguins arrive at their door day after day. Count along and enjoy the clever illustrations while noticing how quickly the penguins pile up.
Springboard Learning Idea: Add penguins to a calendar. Mark one penguin for each day, just like in the story, and count them as you go. It’s a great way to learn about days, weeks, months and years.
Number 19 Coloring Page
Number 19 Ladybug Coloring Page
Color 19 ladybugs on this page, giving each one its own personality-maybe one red with pink spots, another green with yellow spots, and a third orange with purple spots.
You can also revisit the Number 8 Ladybug Coloring Page above for a fun comparison and extra practice with these cheerful insects.
Bonus – Number 19 Cupcake Coloring Page Cut & Paste + Tracing
Color 19 mini cupcakes and place them on the tray. Trace the numbers to practice handwriting while exploring colors and patterns.
Story Time Idea: Read My Perfect Cupcake with your child and follow Dylan as he experiments with new allergy-safe cupcake recipes. Talk about the different flavors, colors, and steps it takes to make each treat.
Springboard Learning Idea: Use the story as inspiration for a baking activity. Count and measure ingredients, mix them together, and watch the cupcakes rise. You’ll get a playful way to practice numbers while having hands-on fun in the kitchen.
This page is also part of our Numbers Coloring Pages Cut & Paste + Tracing set available in our All-Access Document Library.
Number 20 Coloring Page
Number 20 Seashell Coloring Page
Color 20 seashells and make each one unique. Try using different colors, patterns, or designs to turn identical shells into a vibrant collection while practicing counting all the way to 20.
Story Time Idea: Read What Lives in a Shell? and explore the fascinating homes of creatures like hermit crabs, turtles, and clams. As you color, you can imagine what it might be like to live inside a shell.
Springboard Learning Idea: Create a small sensory bin with sand, rocks, and empty shells. Add toy animals that live in shells, like hermit crabs or snails. Explore the bin together, count the animals, and talk about how each shell keeps its animal safe.
Numbers Coloring Pages PDFs
Now that your little learner knows all the numbers from 1 to 20, it’s time to take their counting skills a step further! Print number sheets with the full 1-20 number sequence for extra practice, whether you want the sets for 1-10 or the full 1-20. These pages are fun to complete, and you’ll love seeing your child’s confidence grow as they master each number.
Starry Night Number 1-20 Coloring Page
Give your child a little creative challenge with a starry night 1-20 coloring sheet. Let them color the stars bright yellow against the dark sky and watch their masterpiece come to life. Not only will they practice recognizing numbers, but they’ll also have a fabulous piece of art to proudly display on the fridge when they’re finished!
This cheerful coloring page features numbers 1-10 surrounded by bright, blooming flowers. Your child can have fun coloring each flower and number while practicing counting in a playful, hands-on way.
Number Recognition Coloring Sheet with Faces
The happy numbers on this page are full of personality! Encourage your child to use every color they know as they color each number, making counting even more fun and turning their work into a colorful display of learning.
Keep the Number Fun Going
Loved these number coloring pages? The bonus pages you saw here are just a small taste of the five extra sets waiting for you in our Document Library. With a library pass, you can also download the full 1-20 coloring set as a single file, plus access all five additional sets in one convenient spot.
With over 1,400 printable activities ready to search and download, the library makes it easy to find exactly what you need. Every set featured here is tagged as Number Coloring Bundle (1-20) so you can jump straight to the pages you want.
Final Thought
Learning numbers in preschool and kindergarten is more than coloring, it’s the foundation for 1st grade math all the way to middle school and beyond. These pages give your child a playful, hands-on way to explore counting, patterns, and fine motor skills, and the extra sets in the library mean you can keep the learning going all year long!
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*Originally published April 19, 2023
Charis King
Charis King is the owner & steward of Homeschool Giveaways, a wife whose husband lives in Heaven, and a mom of twin daughters currently attending college. She and her husband homeschooled their daughters with the belief that each person is a unique masterpiece of God – created with gifts, interests and talents. (Eph 2:10). Even though the season of homeschooling her own daughters ended a few years ago, Charis is grateful for the opportunity to support other families along their own unique homeschool journey.
