Decorate Your Christmas Tree -- A Free Kid's Activity Page
Print this free coloring page and color it with crayons, markers or colored pencils. It takes about 15 minutes and works for ages 3 and up.
- Coloring page
- Ages 3+
- Grades Pre–K-K
- Beginner
- About 15 min
You’ll need
- The printed page
- Crayons, markers or colored pencils
You’ll practice
- Small-muscle control
- Coloring inside a shape
- Picking colors that go together
Free Kids Activity Page: Decorate Your Christmas Tree
Decorate and color your own Christmas tree with this free activity page from 'How to Draw: Christmas' by Kevin Coulston
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5 Reasons Your Kids Will Love This Book
- Easy-to-follow instructions
- Funny art you won’t find in any other series
- Promotes active imaginations
- Boosts creativity, and nurtures talent.
- Hours and hours of fun!
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It's vitally important to encourage creativity in our kids. This fun activity book will guide them through several different Christmas characters, but when they're done, I expect you'll see many more creatures and characters that come directly from their own imaginations. Inspire storytelling, artistic tendencies, and embrace having fun with this kid-friendly art series from children's book author and illustrator Kevin Coulston.
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Draw it 3 ways
Every FirstArtBooks theme comes in three formats. Trace it, draw it step by step, or copy it square by square: the more ways kids draw a character, the better they know it.
- How to Draw
How to Draw a Christmas TreeThe same character · Ages 5+See all How to Draw books - Trace Then Color
Trace it, then color itYou’re on this pageSee all Trace Then Color books - Draw by GridDraw by Grid booksCopy it square by squareNo free page of this one yet. See the Draw by Grid books (ages 7+)
Finished? Draw the scene next
- Add a background: draw a sleigh, a cloud or a hot-air balloon.
- Write one line under your picture to finish this story:
Up in the sky, it saw…
That’s a picture book page. Draw two more and you have a whole story.
Draw it, then write about it
Give your decorate your christmas tree a name and a job. What makes it happy, and what makes it grumpy? Write two or three sentences.
Print a draw-and-write sheet: a box for the drawing and lines for the story. Primary lines (K–2) · Regular lines (grades 2–5)
Want to make it a whole story? Try the comic story starter or fold a mini-book in Story Studio.
Common mistakes and quick fixes
- The character has no holiday clues.
- Add one clear detail: a hat, a scarf, a bow, lights or a heart.
- The round shapes look lumpy.
- Draw circles in one smooth movement, or trace around a cup or a lid.
- The colors blend together.
- Pick two or three colors for the whole picture, and leave some white.
- Coloring over the lines on the edges.
- Outline the inside edge of each shape first, then fill the middle. It works like a fence.
More in 10 common drawing mistakes kids make.
Talk about it
For the grown-up: ask one or two of these while your child draws. There are no wrong answers.
- What is your favorite thing about this holiday?
- Who would you give this drawing to?
- Which part are you proudest of?
- What colors will you use, and why?
More ideas in 25 questions to ask kids about their art.
Questions about this coloring page
What age is this decorate your christmas tree coloring page for?
Ages 3 and up (about grades Pre-K to K). Little kids can color it with crayons; older kids can add patterns and shading.
How long does it take?
About 15 minutes, including time to pause the video. Kids who add their own details or a background often keep going longer.
What supplies do you need?
The printed page; crayons, markers or colored pencils. Chunky crayons or washable markers are easiest for small hands.
What size does it print?
US Letter (8.5 by 11 inches). Use Print this page or Download PDF above. On A4 paper, choose “Fit to page” in the print settings.
Can I print more than one copy?
Yes. Print as many copies as you need for your family, class or group. The page is free for home and classroom use.
For teachers: grade, timing and standards
Grades Pre–K-K, about 15 minutes. Coloring page, beginner level. The video does the teaching: press play and let students draw along.
National Core Arts Standards (visual arts)
- VA:Cr1 Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas: students choose colors and patterns.
- VA:Cr2 Organize and develop artistic ideas and work: students build control with coloring tools.
See every lesson by standard, plus the math in grid drawing, on the arts standards map.
Copies: print as many as your class needs. More in the teacher resources and our no-prep sub plans.
Get the free Christmas Drawing Pack
10 printable Christmas pages to draw, trace, color and decorate, sent with your welcome email. After that, Kevin’s newsletter brings new free pages and book news.
Take the idea into a book
Want more characters to draw, trace or color? Explore these related books and see which approach fits your next creative session.
How to Draw: Christmas
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Trace Then Color: Cartoon Christmas Characters
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Draw by Grid: Christmas
By Kevin Coulston
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