20 Flower Coloring Pages
Flowers are the easiest thing to color for a toddler. The shapes are big and round, there are no wrong colors, and a purple daisy is just as good as a yellow one. A one or two year old will not stay in the lines, and that is fine. Here are 20 free flower coloring pages for toddlers to print, with big petals, thick lines, and safety tips for crayons and markers.
Why flowers make good toddler coloring pages
A toddler does not color to finish a picture. They color to make marks, and a flower gives them big, forgiving shapes to scribble over. A round center and a few wide petals are easy to cover with a crayon, so the page feels like a success even when it is only a pile of color.
Flowers are also a gentle way to talk about colors and shapes. You can name the colors, count the petals, and ask your child to point to the middle. If I were setting up a session, I would print two or three pages, sit on the floor, and let the child choose which one to start with.
Eeshan and Vihaan would color the first flower for about a minute and then try to color the table. That is normal for this age, so I would tape the paper down, cover the table, and keep the session short.
| Tool | Best for | Toddler safety note |
|---|---|---|
| Chunky crayons | Ages 1 and up, first scribbles | Check the label for nontoxic, and watch for chewing |
| Washable markers | Bright color with less effort | Keep caps on and away from small hands |
| Jumbo colored pencils | Older toddlers who like control | Sharp tips need close supervision |
| Finger paint | Messy fun on a big page | Use nontoxic paint, wash hands after |
| Large stickers | Decorating a finished page | Small stickers can be swallowed |
Easy first flower coloring pages
Each of these pages has one flower and a handful of big petals. Start here, especially with a one year old. Hand over a crayon. Let your child decide where the color goes, even if that is off the page.
- Five Petal Blossom. The simplest page of all, with five big petals and a round center. It is a good first page for a one year old. Hand over one crayon only. Say “pink” or “blue” out loud.
- Giant Daisy. Eight long petals around a big center circle. A yellow crayon in the middle and white petals left blank make a classic look. Count the petals together. Eeshan and Vihaan would color the middle first and the petals never.
- Sunflower. A large center with dots for seeds, ringed by pointed petals. Offer yellow and brown, and let your child scribble. Touch each dot with a finger first.
- Poppy. Four wide, round petals around a small center. Red is the usual choice, but a toddler may pick purple.
- Tulip. A tall tulip on a stem with two leaves. It is a lovely page for a green crayon on the stem and leaves. Say the colors out loud as you go. Ask your child where the flower ends and the stem begins. Point to each part.
Free download: Get all 20 flower coloring pages as one PDF
Each page is letter size (8.5 by 11 inches), with thick outlines and plenty of white space. Print as many copies as you like for your own family or classroom.
Petal ring and pattern pages
These pages add a second ring of petals or a pattern. That gives an older toddler something to repeat. They suit a child who has colored a few simple flowers and wants more to do. Eeshan and Vihaan would get bored of the plain ones fast, so I would keep a few of these ready. For more calm activities for small hands, see our guide to daycare crafts for infants and toddlers.
- Lotus. An outer ring of eight pointed petals with a smaller inner ring. Color the outer ring first.
- Heart Petal Flower. A flower made of eight hearts around a round center. Hearts are an easy, friendly shape for little hands. A toddler can fill each one with a single scribble.
- Pinwheel Flower. Six curved petals that look like a pinwheel. Turn the paper as you color.
- Two Ring Daisy. A daisy with an inner ring of small petals and an outer ring of big ones.
- Flower and Dots. A flower with a ring of large circles around it. Each circle is an easy target for a marker. Count them together, and let your child color the circles any way they like. It is also a good fine motor exercise.
- Petal and Leaf Ring. A flower with a ring of petals and a few leaves floating around it.
Garden and story pages
Each page tucks a bug, a sun, or a pot into the scene, so it tells a tiny story. There are only a few shapes on each, because busy pages frustrate a toddler, and Eeshan and Vihaan would quit halfway through a crowded one. Our post on messy sensory art activities has more ways to build on the flower theme.
- Hibiscus. Five big petals around a center with a few dots. It is a lovely page for a bright marker.
- Flower With a Butterfly. One flower with a small butterfly flying nearby. Color the flower first, then the butterfly.
- Flower With a Ladybug. A big flower with a ladybug on the center and four dots on its back. Red and black are the classic colors.
- Sun and Flower. A smiling sun face ringed by pointed rays. Yellow is the obvious pick, and orange is just as good. Ask your child to give the sun a name. It is a cheerful page for a rainy day.
- Flower Garden. Three flowers on tall stems with a few leaves. Take turns picking colors.
- Potted Flower. A single flower growing from a pot, with two leaves. Color the pot brown and the leaves green, or choose anything at all. Ask your child what the plant needs to grow. Talk about water and sun.
Big pages to color together
A big, open page is perfect for coloring beside a parent. Print one of these, tape it to the floor, and color from two sides. Eeshan and Vihaan would want the same crayon at the same time, so I would put out two of every color. For more shapes to color, our forest and jungle coloring pages use the same thick lines.
- Flower Wreath. A ring of eight small flowers with an empty middle. Your child can draw anything in the center, and the page doubles as a card for a grandparent.
- Family Flower. One huge flower with five big petals. Let each person in the family color one petal, and hang the finished flower on the wall.
- Spiral Swirl. A big spiral inside a circle. A toddler can trace the swirl with a finger before using a crayon, which makes a good warm up. Try it with a dry marker first, then switch to color.
How to print and color flower pages with a toddler
Print on plain white paper at full size, so the petals stay as big as possible. Slightly thicker paper holds up better to hard pressing. Tape the corners down on a table or a tray, so the page does not slide away. Our guide to sensory bottles is a good follow up for a calm moment.
Keep the first session to ten minutes, and expect your toddler to move on quickly. Praise the effort, not the result, and talk about the colors as they go. Hang the finished pages on the fridge. Let your child decide when the page is done.
Safety for toddler coloring
Skip loose stickers, glitter, and tiny pencil stubs. Large, chunky supplies are best because they cannot fit inside a mouth, even when a determined toddler tries. Wash hands. Wipe the table with a damp cloth.
Frequently asked questions about flower coloring pages
What are the best flower coloring pages for a toddler?
A five petal blossom, a giant daisy, a sunflower, and a poppy work best. Look for a big center, a few large petals, thick outlines, and plenty of white space.
Are these flower coloring pages free to print?
Yes. Download the PDF in this post and print as many copies as you like for your own family or classroom. Please do not resell the pages.
What crayons are safe for toddlers?
Choose chunky, nontoxic crayons or washable markers that are too big to fit in the mouth. Check the label for a nontoxic mark, and stay close while your child uses them.
At what age can a toddler start coloring?
Many children begin making marks with a chunky crayon sometime in their second year. Every child is different, so follow your child’s interest and stay close.
How long should a toddler color for?
Ten to fifteen minutes is a good session. Stop when your child loses interest or starts chewing the crayons.
Are there flower mandala pages for toddlers?
Real flower mandalas are too detailed. The lotus, the two ring daisy, and the heart petal flower in this post are simple, round, mandala style pages with big shapes.
If I were setting up flower coloring for a toddler, I would print the five petal blossom, tape it to a tray, and hand over one chunky yellow crayon. Eeshan and Vihaan would scribble across the petals, the tray, and probably my sleeve, and I would let them. A coloring session only needs a big page, a safe crayon, and a parent sitting close.
