Elephants are truly remarkable, gentle giants brimming with power and elegance. If you like these majestic creatures as much as I do, you’ll love with these free elephant coloring pages! There’s simple and intricate designs ideal for anyone looking to unwind, express creativity, and have fun. Let’s honor these magnificent animals by bringing them to life with vibrant color combinations!
All pages are formatted for US letter size but are also compatible with A4 paper. Simply click the image or link below to download and print.
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Craft Ideas for the Colored Elephant Pages
By combining the joy of coloring with these creative ideas, kids can learn fun facts about elephants while making something they can be proud of. Plus, teachers and parents can use these activities to engage kids with meaningful conversations, foster teamwork, and create lasting memories.
1. Elephant Memory Game
Turn the colored elephant pictures into a fun memory game! Print two copies of the elephant coloring page, color them in, and then cut each image into individual squares. Mix up the pieces and see if the kids can match the pairs. It’s a fun way to improve memory skills while learning about elephants!
Fun Fact: Elephants are known for their strong sense of empathy. They have been observed comforting each other and even showing grief when a member of their herd passes away.
Tip for Teachers/Parents: After playing the game, encourage kids to talk about how elephants care for each other. This could lead to a heartwarming discussion about kindness and empathy in their own lives.
2. Elephant Puzzles
Once the kids are done coloring their elephant, turn it into a fun puzzle! Glue the finished page onto a piece of cardboard and then cut it into puzzle pieces. Kids can then enjoy putting the pieces together to reveal their artwork!
Fun Fact: Elephants are known to be very intelligent. They can use tools, like sticks, to scratch themselves or swat flies, showing off their problem-solving skills.
Tip for Teachers/Parents: Use this as an opportunity to challenge kids with varying puzzle difficulty—larger pieces for younger kids, smaller ones for older kids. Ask them to work together to solve the puzzle!
3. Elephant Bookmarks
Cut out a section of the elephant drawing and laminate it (or cover it with clear tape) to make a cute elephant bookmark. This way, kids can carry a piece of their artwork with them while reading!
Fun Fact: Elephants have a long gestation period—about 22 months, making them the animal with the longest pregnancy in the world!
Tip for Teachers/Parents: Turn this into a “reading challenge” by encouraging kids to use their elephant bookmarks while reading a book about animals. You could even create a whole animal-themed reading month!
4. Elephant Shadow Puppets
Once the coloring is done, cut out the elephants and use them as shadow puppets! Attach a stick or straw to the back of each elephant, then shine a flashlight on a wall to create fun shadows. Kids can make up stories about their elephants as they perform their puppet show!
Fun Fact: Elephants communicate through vibrations and sounds that are so low in frequency they can travel over long distances, sometimes even through the ground!
Tip for Teachers/Parents: Encourage kids to create their own elephant story for the puppet show. Maybe their elephant is on an adventure, or it has a unique talent. It’s a great way to get creative while learning!
5. Elephant Postcards
After coloring in their elephant, kids can turn it into a postcard to send to a family member or friend! Simply cut the coloring page to postcard size, write a message on the back, and add a stamp for a fun and personal gift.
Fun Fact: Elephants have incredible memories—they can remember friends and family members for many years, even if they haven’t seen them in a long time!
Tip for Teachers/Parents: Teach kids how to address a postcard, and perhaps make it an activity where they send it to someone special, like a grandparent. They can even share a fun elephant fact with their recipient.
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