10 Kangaroo Coloring Pages (Download Free Printable PDF)

Jump into Fun with Kangaroo Coloring Pages!

My name is James. I’m the dad of Lisa and Mike, two creative kids, and I know how important it is for them to color when they are young. On a fun afternoon last week, Mike and I colored kangaroo coloring pages. He was so excited to give his kangaroo a bright green pouch (his favorite color!). Additionally, besides being fun, it helped him stay inside the lines and get better at coordinating his hands and eyes.

Coloring is more than just filling in shapes. It helps kids:

• Improve your small motor skills.
• Improve your focus and creativity.
• Unwind and feel less stressed.

Also, guess what? I’ve put free printable kangaroo coloring pages in PDF format right below. They’re easy to get, print, and use whenever you want.

Smart Coloring Tips for Kids

• Use crayons and markers that are safe. Before letting Mike use a new set, I always check it again.
• Light strokes at the beginning will help you fix mistakes and blend colors better.
• Who says a kangaroo can’t be blue? Use your imagination. Allow kids to play with colors!

Genius Hack: The Color-Challenge Game

Lisa came up with this one! She challenged Mike to color a kangaroo using only three random colors from his crayon box. It was hilarious to see him figure out how to make an orange-and-purple kangaroo work! Try this at home to spark creativity and problem-solving skills.

So, grab your crayons, print your free pages, and let’s bring these adorable kangaroos to life!

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8 Crafts for Kids Using Kangaroo Coloring Pages

Kangaroo coloring pages serve purposes beyond only coloring! Children will love the creative and fun crafts they can make out of them. Recently, I created 10 free printable kangaroo coloring pages in PDF above this page; grab those, and let’s get right on creating! These exercises will keep your children interested and help to develop their motor skills and imagination.

1. Kangaroo Puppet Show

Materials Needed:

• Printed kangaroo coloring pages
• Scissors
• Glue
• Craft sticks or straws
• Crayons or markers
• Tape

Steps:

1. Allow your child to choose a kangaroo coloring page of preference. Though they wish for a blue or pink kangaroo, inspire them to be creative with colors.
2. Staying inside the lines, have them meticulously color the page to develop fine motor skills.
3. Cut the kangaroo once completed. Help your younger child with the difficult sections.
4. Using glue or tape, fasten the cut-out to a craft stick or straw. Give it a few minutes to completely dry.
5. Once ready, set up a basic stage out of a cardboard box. Create a puppet theater out of a hole cut in it.
6. Begin a puppet performance! Young children should be encouraged to create stories. Mike created a superhero kangaroo last time that rescued the forest life.

Smart Tip: If you have more than one child, have each one design unique characters for a full-scale kangaroo performance. For more creative puppet ideas, visit PBS Kids Crafts.

2. Kangaroo Greeting Cards

Materials Needed:

• Kangaroo coloring pages
• Colored cardstock
• Glue
• Scissors
• Stickers or glitter (optional)

Steps:

1. Print the kangaroo coloring page for your child to color any way they want. Lisa enjoys sprinkling pink hearts on hers.
2. To create a greeting card, fold a piece of cardstock halfway.
3. Carefully cut out the kangaroo, then glue it to the front of the card.
4. Let your child add additional decorations, including stickers, glitter, or a creative backdrop.
5. Inside the card, have them pen a nice note. Should your child be too young to write, they can create small stars or hearts.
6. Give the card to a friend, sister, or even a grandparent. Lisa made one for her grandmother, and she smiled most broadly from it.

Pro Tip: If your child likes to write, inspire them to create a little poem or joke inside the card for a particularly personal touch. For more greeting card inspiration, visit Pinterest.

3. Kangaroo-Themed Puzzle

Materials Needed:

• Printed and colored kangaroo coloring pages
• Cardboard
• Glue
• Scissors

Steps:

1. To make a kangaroo page sturdier, pick a brilliantly colored one and glue it onto some cardboard. To avoid bubbles and wrinkles, let it totally dry.
2. After it dries, flip it over and sketch back puzzle-like forms. To provide a challenging game, make sure the components vary in size and form.
3. Cut very precisely along the lines. If your child wants to assist, make sure they use safety scissors and guide them on difficult areas.
4. Scramble the pieces and challenge your child to put them back together. Make it a game by timing them to see how fast they can complete it.
5. Lisa and Mike had a blast racing each other to finish their puzzles last time. Mike got a little distracted halfway through, but it made for some fun giggles!
6. Store the puzzle pieces in a small box or Ziploc bag so your child can play with it again later.

Genius Hack: If you want to make the puzzle more durable, laminate the pieces or attach small magnets to the back for a fun fridge puzzle.

4. Jumping Kangaroo Paper Craft

Materials Needed:

• Colored kangaroo coloring pages
• Construction paper
• Glue
• Scissors
• Brass fasteners

Steps:

1. Print and color a kangaroo page, then add whimsical elements like a little joey in the pouch or spots. Suggest stripes or polka dots to inspire design!
2. Cut the kangaroo precisely such that the legs stay apart.
3. Cut extra moveable legs from construction paper for an extra touch.
4. Brass fasteners will let the legs swing back and forth.
5. Holding the kangaroo by its body, gently compress down on the legs to cause it to “jump.” See if your child can flip their kangaroo.
6. Making his kangaroo race against his toy cars last week brought Mike great enjoyment. We even designed a little obstacle course just for it!

Fun Fact: In one leap, kangaroos can jump up to 25 feet! Track the distance your paper kangaroo can “jump” to help your child hone their technique.

5. 3D Kangaroo Mask

Materials Needed:

• Kangaroo coloring page (face only)
• Thick paper or cardstock
• String or elastic band
• Glue
• Scissors

Steps:

1. Let your child enjoy coloring a kangaroo face coloring page you printed. Mike always adds green details; Lisa loves using pink tones.
2. To make the colored page sturdier, glue it onto thick paper or cardstock. This improves the mask’s form-holding capacity.
3. Cut the mask precisely, being sure to leave eye-opening holes. To help Mike avoid mistakes, I constantly advise him to go slow and steady.
4. Make little holes on the sides, then fasten an elastic band or string. We tested several band lengths to ensure it would fit comfortably.
5. Put it on and pass for a kangaroo! Lisa and Mike last time hopped around the house acting as a kangaroo family. Emily even participated, and we all laughed so much!

Pro Tip: For a fun, fluffy look, put cotton balls on the nose or add ears fashioned from brown felt. Lisa added extra cuteness by gluing a small flower on her kangaroo’s ear.

6. Kangaroo Hanging Mobile

Materials Needed:

• Kangaroo coloring pages
• String
• Hole puncher
• Wooden stick or hanger
• Glue

Steps:

1. Print several kangaroo coloring pages in several styles and color them differently. Try sketching one as a baby kangaroo and another as a large mama kangaroo.
2. Cut them carefully, then punch a hole at the top of everyone. Mike enjoys using various hole locations, so the kangaroos hang at various heights.
3. Tie each cutout’s string to a wooden stick or hanger. We experimented with several string lengths to ensure the kangaroos appeared to be bouncing.
4. Put it in your child’s bedroom as a quirky accent. For a further magical touch, Lisa included stars and clouds in her mobile last time. Hanging next to her window, it looked fantastic!
5. Let your child spin it to see the kangaroos “bounce” as they soar. We even arranged a tiny fan to observe their delicate twirl.

Fun Tip: Create a nighttime mobile light by gluing glow-in-the-dark paint. It makes evenings more fascinating.

7. Kangaroo Storybook Craft

Materials Needed:

• Several kangaroo coloring pages
• Hole puncher
• Yarn or metal rings
• Markers

Steps:

1. Select several kangaroo coloring pages and color them in vibrant, interesting tones. While Mike chose deep greens and browns to make his kangaroo look like it lived in the wild, Lisa chose soft pastels for a dreamy look.
2. To produce a book, punch holes along one side of every page. We tried several placements to see which would best keep the pages together without making turning difficult.
3. Bond the pages with yarn or metal rings. Lisa delighted in threading vibrant beads onto her yarn to create a particularly unique book. Usually pragmatic, Mike chose metal rings since he wanted his book to last a long time.
4. Motivational your child to create on every page an exciting kangaroo adventure. While Mike transformed his kangaroo into a superhero with rocket-powered jumps and a mission to save the outback, Lisa created a touching story about a lost baby kangaroo looking for its family.
5. Get together as a family and read the stories through before bed. Laughing and inventing help to round off the day. Emily delighted in listening, and we all laughed when Mike’s superhero kangaroo had to save a missing koala from a tree!

8. Kangaroo Stick Puppets for a Shadow Play

Materials Needed:

• Kangaroo coloring pages
• Black cardstock
• Scissors
• Craft sticks
• Tape

Steps:

1. Print out the kangaroo shape on black cardstock, then cut it out. It took Mike a little work, but he was proud of his straight lines.
2. Tape the cutout to a craft stick. Lisa added a second stick for better control, making her kangaroo jump in the shadows.
3. Shine a flashlight onto a bedsheet screen. Mike adjusted the light for dramatic effect.
4. Put on a puppet show! Lisa’s kangaroo had a squeaky voice, while Mike’s sounded like a superhero.
5. Let your child create a story and perform it. We even made a stuffed animal audience!

Smart Tip: Try colored lights! Blue and green make a jungle, and Lisa’s pink LED made it magical!

These kangaroo crafts are perfect for keeping kids entertained and learning at the same time. Remember, you can download my 10 free printable kangaroo coloring pages in PDF right above this article!

Try one (or all) of these crafts with your kids and see which one they enjoy the most. My favorite is the greeting cards. Lisa and Mike love making them for their grandparents!

Let me know in the comments which one your child enjoyed the most.