20 Bear Coloring Pages (Download Free Printable PDF)

Hey there, buddies! I’m James, and I’m glad to see you again! Since I have two kids, Lisa, 11, who is very creative, and Mike, 6, who loves to explore, I’m always looking for ways to keep them busy while also teaching them something. Today I have a fun surprise for you: a set of bear coloring pages that you can print out and have fun with. Right below this article, they’re ready to make your kids happy and creative.

What Makes Bear Coloring Pages So Wonderful

Coloring isn’t just an enjoyable pastime—it’s a fantastic way to nurture creativity and improve those little hand muscles. These bear-themed printables are thoughtfully designed to include:

• Simple, bold-line bear drawings: Perfect for younger kids like Mike, who sometimes struggle with tiny details. These are easy and fun to color!
• Detailed bear illustrations: Excellent for older children and adults. Lisa loves taking on these intricate designs to make her own.
• I’ve carefully picked these coloring pages to suit all skill levels, ensuring everyone in the family can join in the fun.

Safety Tips to Keep in Mind

• Pick non-toxic crayons or markers: Make sure that the art supplies your kids use are always safe.
• Supervise younger kids: Your kids may get excited and color the table like Mike! Protective mat handy.
• Organize a clutter-free workspace: Kids focus and create better in a clean, comfortable space.

Why I Love Sharing These Pages

Fun and learning should always go together, as a former teacher I know. That’s why I seriously want to share these activities with you. Coloring pages are a great way for kids to bond with their parents and use their imagination. Yes, you can start right away with our free bear coloring pages that you can print out.

Get your crayons ready, sit down with your kids, and start coloring.

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8 Crafts for Kids Using Bear Coloring Pages

Bear coloring pages are a fantastic way to spark creativity in children while keeping them entertained. As a father of two, Lisa and Mike, I’ve discovered some exciting crafts we can make with these free bear coloring pages. By the way, if you haven’t checked it out yet, I’ve published 20 bear coloring pages in PDF format that you can download and print for free right above this article. Let’s dive into some fun craft ideas you can try with your little ones!

1. Bear Masks

Materials Needed:

• Printed bear coloring pages
• Crayons or markers
• Scissors (safety scissors for kids)
• Glue stick
• Elastic string or ribbon
• Hole punch

Steps:

1. First, let your kids pick out the bear coloring page that they like best. This makes them feel like they own the craft.
2. Using crayons or markers, color the bear’s face. You should let them use their imaginations. For example, Lisa loves to add pink cheeks and a bow, while Mike likes to use bright greens and reds.
3. Carefully use safety scissors to cut out the bear’s face. This is something you can do with your kids if they are younger.
4. Punch holes on each side of the mask where the elastic string or ribbon will go.
5. Put the elastic string through the holes and tie knots that are strong enough to keep the string around your child’s head.
6. Add extra decorations like glitter, stickers, or even some craft feathers for a unique touch.

Safety Tip: Keep a close eye on younger kids when they are using scissors or punched holes. Tell them to pay attention and take time. For crafting safety tips for kids, visit Crayola’s crafting safety guide.

Genius Hack: Print the bear faces on cardstock paper to make a mask that is stronger and lasts longer.

2. Bear-Themed Greeting Cards

Materials Needed:

• Printed bear coloring pages
• Cardstock paper
• Glue stick
• Markers or colored pencils
• Stickers (optional)

Steps:

1. To make the base of your greeting card, fold a piece of cardstock in half.
2. Let your kids pick and color a bear from the coloring pages. Encourage them to think about the recipient while decorating—Mike loves using bright reds for his creations.
3. Cut out the bear and glue it onto the front of the card.
4. Inside the card, help your child write a heartfelt message. Last week, Mike and I created a card for Emily, and he proudly wrote, “You’re the best mom-bear ever!”
5. Optional: Decorate the card further with stickers, glitter glue, or additional drawings.

For more information on how coloring improves kids’ development, visit Scholastic’s guide on the benefits of coloring.

Helpful Idea: These cards make excellent birthday, thank-you, or holiday cards. Encourage kids to create a matching envelope with a bear design, too.

Educational Benefit: This activity develops fine motor skills and helps kids express their emotions through art and writing.

3. Bear Puppets

Materials Needed:

• Printed bear coloring pages
• Crayons or markers
• Craft sticks
• Tape or glue
• Scissors

Steps:

1. Choose a bear from the coloring pages. Lisa gives her bears personalities by drawing outfits.
2. Carefully cut out the bear, ensuring no sharp edges remain.
3. Attach the bear to a craft stick using strong tape or glue.
4. Your kids should be encouraged to make up stories or puppet shows with their bears. Not long ago, Mike made up a funny story about a superhero bear who saved the day.

Fun Tip: To make a full puppet cast for a family play night, use different bear designs.

Educational Benefit: This craft enhances storytelling skills and builds confidence in self-expression.

4. Bear-Themed Bookmarks

Materials Needed:

• Printed bear coloring pages
• Markers or crayons
• Scissors
• Laminating sheets (optional)
• Hole punch and ribbon (optional)

Steps:

1. Carefully color the chosen section. Let them use bright and fun shades to make the bookmark stand out. Lisa recently added glitter details to hers, and it turned out amazing.
2. Cut out the colored section into a rectangular or bear-shaped bookmark. For younger kids, help them cut evenly.
3. You could laminate the bookmark to make it last longer. It stays safe from damage this way. Using sturdy cardstock is a great alternative to laminating if that’s not possible.
4. For extra flair, punch a hole at the top and tie a colorful ribbon through it. Lisa loves adding pink bows to hers, making them extra special.

Helpful Idea: To get people to read every day, you can also write short inspirational quotes on the bookmark, like “Beary Good Reader!” or “Keep Reading!”

Educational Benefit: This craft not only promotes creativity but also fosters a love for reading, improving literacy and focus.

5. Bear Collage Art

Materials Needed:

• Multiple bear coloring pages
• Glue stick
• Large sheet of paper or cardboard
• Crayons or markers

Steps:

1. Print out a bunch of bear coloring pages and let your kids choose which ones they want to color. Make the collage interesting by giving each bear a different style or theme.
2. Give your kids different bears to color in different ways. Lisa likes making her bears into ballerinas, while Mike likes making those bears into superheroes. It makes the collage more interesting and fun.
3. Cut out the bears and arrange them on a large sheet of paper or cardboard. Let your kids decide how to position them to tell a story or create a theme.
4. Once happy, glue the bears to the base. To complete the scene, add trees, clouds, and stars. Include green or brown twigs in a nature collage.
5. Frame the finished collage to display as wall art or keep it as a cherished keepsake of your kids’ creativity.

Seasonal Twist: Use themes like winter (add snowflakes) or autumn (add pressed leaves) to make the collage festive.

Educational Benefit: Collage-making develops spatial awareness and encourages kids to think creatively about composition and design.

6. Bear-Themed Party Decorations

Materials Needed:

• Bear coloring pages
• Crayons, markers, or paints
• Scissors
• String or ribbon
• Tape

Steps:

1. First, print out several copies of your bear coloring pages and give them to the kids to color in bright colors. For a coordinated look, tell them to use colors that go with the party.
2. Carefully cut out the bear designs. If kids are doing this step, supervise to ensure they use safety scissors correctly.
3. To make a happy garland, tape or glue the bears to a long piece of string. For more fun, you can switch out the bear faces with shapes like stars or balloons.
4. Over doorways, windows, and walls, hang the garland at the party. Mike and Lisa’s bear picnic party backyard decorations were a hit!
5. Optional: Create matching bear-themed place cards or table settings to tie the party theme together.

Smart Tip: Use metallic pens to add shiny details to the bears, making them sparkle under party lights.

Educational Benefit: Kids will feel good about themselves when they see their decorations up, and the activity promotes teamwork.

7. Bear Storybook Pages

Materials Needed:

• Printed bear coloring pages
• Construction paper
• Crayons or markers
• Glue stick
• Stapler

Steps:

1. Pick a few bear coloring pages to use as the foundation for your storybook. Let the kids fill in each page with different colors that go with the story they want to tell.
2. Paste each colored bear page onto a sheet of construction paper to create sturdy storybook pages.
3. Allow the kids to create a narrative for their bears. You can add short sentences, speech bubbles, or captions to each page. Lisa, for example, wrote about a bear who went to space and saw stars and a rocket ship.
4. Once all pages are complete, staple them together along one side to create a book.
5. Allow the kids to show off their storybooks to others. A fun tradition or part of a family reading night can be this.

To learn more about how storytelling boosts kids’ creativity, check out Reading Rockets resources on storytelling.

Helpful Idea: For added flair, create a cover page with the title of the story and the author’s name—your child!

Educational Benefit: Making a storybook enhances literacy skills, storytelling, and creativity.

8. Bear Fridge Magnets

Materials Needed:

• Bear coloring pages
• Crayons or markers
• Scissors
• Glue stick
• Adhesive magnet strips

Steps:

1. Print and color bear designs that your kids love. Encourage them to think about how the magnets will look on the fridge—Lisa likes to add messages like “Snack Time!” to hers.
2. Take your time cutting out the bear shapes. For clean edges, help younger kids with this step.
3. Attach adhesive magnet strips to the back of each bear. Make sure the magnets are strong enough to hold lightweight paper or notes.
4. Decorate the fridge with the magnets. They can also hold up family photos or kids’ drawings.

Safety Tip: Always ensure magnets are large enough to avoid choking hazards, especially for younger children.

Educational Benefit: This craft shows kids how to combine artistic expression with usefulness, making something that is both pretty and useful.

Using bear coloring pages to make crafts is a great way to get kids to do creative and educational things. You can make anything from masks to fridge magnets. Because I’m a dad, I know that these crafts are fun and help kids improve their creativity and fine motor skills. It’s not too late to start coloring. I put 20 free bear coloring pages in PDF format above this article for you. Get them now and print them out to have hours of fun crafting!

Whether it’s a rainy afternoon or a sunny weekend, these crafts bring families closer together and create lasting memories. Have fun, and let me know which craft your kids enjoyed the most!