Roar into a world of creativity with our 24 free lion coloring pages! Perfect for kids and adults who love the majestic “king of the jungle,” these pages bring the powerful beauty of lions to life. From fierce lion portraits to playful cubs frolicking in the savanna, each design captures the essence of these iconic big cats. Great for relaxing family activities or sparking a love for wildlife, these lion-themed pages are fun, easy to download, and perfect for all ages and skill levels.
Each page is formatted for US letter size but also fits perfectly on A4 paper. Click the image or link below to download and print your favorite lion!
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Craft Ideas for the Colored Lions
Here are a few fun, creative ideas for what to do with these fabulous lion coloring pages once they’ve been colored, plus some cool lion facts for kids to enjoy!
1. Lion Headbands – Be the King of the Jungle!
Once the kids finish coloring their lions, cut them out and attach them to a strip of paper to create a lion headband. Kids can wear these as they pretend to be lions, roaring and prowling around like the kings and queens of the animal kingdom!
Fun Fact: Did you know that lions are the only cats that live in groups, called prides? A lion pride can have up to 30 lions living together!
What teachers and parents can do: This is a great way to enhance imaginative play. You could even turn it into a fun lion-themed learning session—talk about the social structure of lion prides and let kids role-play as different members of the pride!
2. Lion Puppet Show
Take the colored lion and attach it to a popsicle stick or a paper towel roll. Now, you’ve got your very own lion puppet! Kids can create stories and put on a puppet show for friends and family. Bonus points for incorporating fun lion facts into the storyline!
Fun Fact: Lions are known for their powerful roars, which can be heard from up to five miles away! Imagine hearing that roar in the wild!
What teachers and parents can do: Encourage kids to write a short script for their puppet show, which could include some of the amazing facts they learned about lions. It’s a great way to promote creativity, storytelling, and public speaking skills!
3. Lion Greeting Cards
After coloring the lions, cut them out and glue them onto blank cards to create lion-themed greeting cards. These can be used for birthdays, thank-you notes, or just to send a roar of love to friends and family!
Fun Fact: Lion cubs are born with spots on their fur, but they lose these spots as they grow older!
What teachers and parents can do: Have kids write a “roar-some” message inside their cards. This helps develop both artistic and writing skills, plus it’s a nice way to teach kids the value of sending a heartfelt note to someone they care about.
4. Lion Bookmark
Transform those lion coloring pages into functional bookmarks. Cut them into strips, laminate if you want them to last, and voila! Kids will love marking their place in books with a lion they created themselves. Plus, it’s a great reminder to keep reading and learning!
Fun Fact: Lions sleep between 16 to 20 hours a day—talk about being a “catnap” expert!
What teachers and parents can do: Encourage children to use their lion bookmarks in their own reading time. It can be a fun, motivational tool to get kids excited about finishing a book and marking their progress.
5. Lion Art Gallery
Turn those colorful lion masterpieces into an art gallery by displaying them on the walls or creating a mini-exhibition. If you want to take it a step further, have each child give a short “artist’s statement” about their lion—whether it’s why they chose certain colors, or what they think their lion is doing in the wild!
Fun Fact: Lions are often called the “king of the jungle,” but they actually live on savannas and grasslands, not jungles!
What teachers and parents can do: Create a fun, interactive gallery walk where kids can explore each other’s work and share their favorite facts about lions. It’s a great way to inspire collaboration and appreciation for each other’s creativity.
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