36 Leaf Coloring Pages
Get ready to step into the colors of nature with these 36 free, printable leaf coloring pages! From maple to oak, elm to fern, this collection celebrates the beautiful shapes and patterns of leaves from trees, bushes, and plants around the world. Whether you’re exploring fall themes, plant science, or just looking for a peaceful coloring activity, these leaf coloring sheets are perfect for kids and adults alike.
In this set, you’ll find leaves in every style—realistic botanical drawings, simple outlines for little kids, detailed mandalas for teens and adults, and even cartoon-style leaves with happy faces! These coloring pages are ideal for autumn crafts, Earth Day projects, science units, or any creative activity focused on the outdoors.
How to Use These Printable Leaf Coloring Sheets
To get started, click on any of the images or links below. A new tab will open with the PDF coloring sheet. From there, you can download it to your device, print it out at home, or even color it digitally on a tablet using a stylus or finger.
Each of these free printable leaf coloring pages is sized to fit standard US letter paper (8.5 x 11 inches) and also works perfectly on A4 paper. Print as many as you want for classroom activities, weekend crafts, or rainy day fun!
Fun Things To Do With Your Leaf Coloring Pages
Looking for creative ways to use your leaf coloring sheets after you’re done coloring them? Here are some fun and easy crafts and activities that turn your artwork into something special.
Leaf Garland
Color several different leaf designs, cut them out, and use a hole punch at the top of each one. Thread them onto a string or yarn and hang your new garland across a mantel, doorway, or classroom wall. This makes a great seasonal decoration, especially for fall!
DIY Leaf Wreath
Create a wreath by gluing your colored leaves onto a paper plate with the center cut out. Overlap the leaves in a circle, and you’ve got a festive wreath that’s perfect for fall or Earth Day! Add a ribbon or bow to the top for extra flair.
Leaf Mobile
Use a stick from outside or a wooden dowel to hang several colored leaves with string at different lengths. Tie the strings to the stick and hang it up as a mobile. This is a great way to show off a bunch of different coloring sheets all in one place.
Leaf Bookmarks
Pick your favorite leaf coloring page and shrink it down on a copier or cut out a narrow section. After coloring, glue the piece onto cardstock, trim it, and laminate if you can. Punch a hole in the top and add a ribbon to make a cute bookmark.
Classroom Leaf Wall
Have each student color a different leaf and write their name on it. Then create a giant tree on a bulletin board and attach all the leaves to its branches. It’s a beautiful way to show how everyone is part of the class “tree.”
Leaf Puzzles
After coloring, glue your leaf onto a piece of cardboard (like a cereal box). Cut it into 4–10 pieces depending on age group, and you’ve made your very own puzzle. It’s a fun way to reuse artwork and make a toy at the same time.
Leaf Matching Game
Print two copies of the same leaf coloring page and have your kids color both the same way. Cut the leaves out and use them for a matching game or memory challenge. This is a great activity for younger kids learning shapes and colors.
Suncatcher Leaves
After coloring your leaves, cut out the shapes and glue them onto clear contact paper or a laminating sheet. Add a second layer on top to seal it, then tape the leaves to a sunny window. The light shines through and shows off your art beautifully.
Leaf Masks
Enlarge a leaf coloring sheet to fill a full page and cut eye holes in it. Add a popsicle stick handle or use string to make it wearable. Kids can pretend to be nature fairies, forest creatures, or just enjoy being a big leafy character.
Leaf Collage
Use lots of small leaf coloring pages or cutouts and glue them onto a larger poster board. Arrange them by color, size, or type to create a big, colorful collage. This is a fun group activity for classrooms or scout groups.
Gratitude Leaves
In the spirit of Thanksgiving or any time you want to reflect, color in a leaf and write one thing you’re thankful for on it. Do one each day for a week or two and then hang them up to create a “Thankful Tree.”
DIY Plant Labels
Laminate small colored leaves and write plant names on them. Use tape or glue to attach them to craft sticks and place them in your indoor or outdoor garden. They make adorable, handmade plant labels.
Leaf Puppets
Glue your colored leaf to a craft stick, add googly eyes or a drawn-on face, and turn it into a little puppet. You can even write a mini play with your leaf characters and perform it for your family.
Leaf Coasters
Print and color leaves onto thicker paper or glue them to cardboard squares. Add a layer of clear contact paper or seal with mod podge to make your own leaf-themed coasters. These make great fall gifts too!
Leaf Memory Book
Keep your best-colored leaves in a folder or binder to create a memory book of your artwork. Add the date and maybe even a little journal entry about what you were doing or learning that day.
These free, printable leaf coloring pages are more than just a relaxing activity—they’re the starting point for dozens of crafts, games, and projects that connect creativity with the beauty of the natural world. Download your favorite PDF coloring sheets today and see what fun you can create!
