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Santa Claus coloring pages

Santa waves from his sleigh, slides down the chimney, checks his list and paints toys in his workshop across these 47 free Santa Claus coloring pages. Choose from easy, medium and tricky designs for ages 2 and up. Print a page for the kids' table, save the PDF or color Santa online.

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About Santa Claus coloring pages

Our Santa Claus coloring pages follow Santa through the whole holiday. He laughs with his hands on his belly, rides his sleigh, waves from a train and a rooftop, and climbs out of a snowy chimney with his sack. Quieter pages show him reading letters by the fire, checking his list with a quill, painting a teddy bear and napping in his armchair with a cat.

Santa's suit is classic red with white fur, a black belt and a gold buckle. Leave the beard white, or add a little light gray at the edges so it stands out on the page. Rosy cheeks in pink finish the look.

How to use Santa Claus coloring pages for learning

  1. Write to Santa. Color the page of Santa reading a letter, then help your child write their own letter on the back. Younger kids can draw the toy they want.

  2. Santa's day. Line up three Santa pages, such as checking the list, packing the sleigh and coming down the chimney. Ask your child to tell the story in order.

  3. Kind list. Use the good list page to talk about kind things your child did this week. Write two of them on the scroll.

  4. Count the gifts. On pages with a toy sack or gifts, count the presents together and draw one more for a family member.

Questions parents and teachers ask

Are Santa Claus coloring pages good for preschoolers?

Yes. The Easy pages, like Santa's laughing face, have big shapes and thick lines for ages 2 to 4. Scenes with the sleigh, train or workshop have more detail and suit kids aged 5 and up.

Can I print all the Santa coloring pages at once?

Yes. Press the Download all button at the top of the page to get every Santa Claus picture in one PDF on US Letter paper.

What colors should I use for Santa Claus?

Red for the suit and hat, white for the fur trim and beard, black for the boots and belt, and gold for the buckle. Pink cheeks and a red nose add a cheerful touch.

How can teachers use Santa Claus coloring pages in December?

Pair a Santa page with a short writing task, like finishing the sentence "Santa's best day is…". Finished pages make a bright hallway display before winter break.

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