Dinosaur Coloring Pages

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Travel Back in Time with These Free Dinosaur Coloring Pages and Activities!

Dinosaurs have fascinated kids for generations! Whether it’s through books, toys, or TV shows like Dinosaur Train and Jurassic Park, children are naturally drawn to these prehistoric giants. If you have a little one who dreams of discovering fossils or pretending to be a T-rex, these free dinosaur coloring pages will be the perfect activity to spark their creativity! Coloring is not only an enjoyable pastime, but it also helps develop essential skills like fine motor control and color recognition. Plus, dinosaurs are always a hit with kids of all ages, making these printables a fantastic addition to your activity collection.

I’ve also included two bonus activities! A salt dough fossil craft project and a yummy pudding cup dinosaur dig treat!

toy dinosaur standing near the baked fossil salt dough craft

Our dinosaur coloring pages features two friendly species—the brachiosaurus and stegosaurus! These coloring pages highlight dinosaurs in a fun and approachable way, perfect for young kids. The designs are kid-friendly and age-appropriate! Each page is designed to encourage creativity, storytelling, and imaginative play as children bring these prehistoric creatures to life with their favorite colors.

Creative Ways to Use These Dinosaur Coloring Pages

1. Teaching About the Letter D

Pictures are a great tool for teaching! Whether you homeschool, teach preschool, or work with early elementary students, these pages can reinforce letter recognition while introducing kids to dinosaurs. Try pairing the coloring pages with a dinosaur-themed alphabet activity!

2. Fun Activity for a Dinosaur-Themed Birthday Party

Throwing a dinosaur birthday party? Set up a ‘Dino Coloring Station’ where kids can color before cake time! Print out multiple copies, provide crayons and markers, and let little artists get creative. You can even turn the finished pages into party decorations!

3. Rainy Day or Quiet Time Activity

Parents and grandparents—need a simple, mess-free activity? Keep a stack of dinosaur coloring pages ready for a quick boredom buster. Coloring keeps kids entertained while requiring minimal supervision, giving you a few minutes to cook dinner or tidy up. Win-win!

4. Classroom Learning Tool

Teachers, use these coloring pages to complement a dinosaur themed reading or science lesson! Pair them with books like Danny and the Dinosaur or How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight? to make reading time extra fun.

5. Library Storytime Activity

Local libraries often host themed reading hours. These printables would make a great addition to a dino-themed storytime with books and fun activities.

The Benefits of Coloring for Kids

Not only is coloring fun, but it also helps with:

Fine Motor Skills – Strengthens hand muscles for better writing control.
Creativity and Self-Expression – Encourages kids to explore different colors and patterns.
Patience and Focus – Helps children develop concentration and perseverance.
Stress Relief – Coloring is calming and can help kids unwind after a busy day.

Fun Dinosaur Facts to Share with Kids!

Brachiosaurus Fun Facts

This long-necked dinosaur lived about 156–145 million years ago during the Jurassic Era.
It was one of the tallest dinosaurs, standing about 40 feet tall—about the height of a four-story building!
Unlike many other dinosaurs, its front legs were longer than its back legs, helping it reach the tops of trees.
Scientists believe Brachiosaurus may have traveled in herds, similar to modern-day elephants.
These super cool dinosaurs grew over 80 feet long and weighed more than 28 tons which is about as heavy as four African elephants.

These brachiosaurus facts came from National Geographic Kids.

Brachiosaurus Printable

Click here to access your brachiosaurus free downloadable printable.

Stegosaurus Fun Facts

The Stegosaurus is known for its two rows of kite-shaped plates sticking out of its back.
These gigantic dinos were the size of a bus and weighed nearly 14,000 pounds.
Despite their massive size, Stegosaurus had one of the smallest brains of any dinosaur species—about the size of a walnut!
Some scientists believe the plates on its back may have helped regulate body temperature.
It had a spiked tail, often referred to as a “thagomizer,” which it used for self-defense against predators.

These Stegosaurus facts came from National Geographic Kids.

Stegosaurus Printable

Click here to access your stegosaurus free downloadable printable.

Bonus: Dinosaur-Themed Craft & Snack Ideas!

Dinosaur Fossil Craft

Create ‘dinosaur fossils’ with salt dough! Have the dinosaurs “walk” through the flattened dough to make some really cool “fossils”. We had a great time doing this at a recent get together. The salt dough is incredibly easy to make. It can be painted after baking as well.

How to Make Salt Dough Dino Tracks

Step 1: Gather your materials:

1 cup flour
½ cup salt
½ cup water
Plastic dinosaur toys (for footprint imprints)
Plastic or real leaves (for leaf imprints)
Baking sheet
Parchment paper

Step 2: Mix the flour and salt in a bowl. Slowly add water and stir until a dough forms. Knead the dough for a couple of minutes until smooth.

bowl of salt dough for making Dino tracks fossil craft

Step 3: Roll out the dough to about ½-inch thickness on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Step 4: Press dinosaur toys into the dough to create fossil imprints.

Step 5: Bake at 200°F for 2 hours or until hardened. Let them cool completely.

toy dinosaur looking at the baked salt dough fossil craft

Step 6: Optional – Paint the fossils for extra fun!

Dino Dig Pudding Cups

a small bowl filled with layers of pudding, crushed cookies and gummy dinosaurs — The gummies weren’t as defined as I would have liked but it was kind of difficult to find any gummy dinosaurs at all!

Make snack time extra fun with these edible ‘dinosaur dig’ cups:

Chocolate pudding
Crushed chocolate chip cookies (‘dirt’)
Gummy dinosaurs

Layer pudding, gummy dinosaurs and crushed cookies in a cup. Then have the kids “dig up” the dinosaurs. The kids had a great time making these…and eating them!

Stock Up on Quality Art Materials

There’s nothing worse than sitting down for a craft project and realizing you’re out of supplies! Make sure you have everything you need for coloring fun:

Download Your Free Dinosaur Coloring Pages!

In case you missed it, here are the links again to download your free dinosaur coloring pages:

By incorporating these free dinosaur coloring pages into your child’s day, you can create engaging learning moments, encourage creativity, and even make celebrations more exciting! Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or party planner, these printables are an easy and fun way to bring dinosaurs to life. Download them today and let the coloring fun begin!

I’d love to hear how your little ones used these coloring pages! Drop me a comment and don’t forget to check out my other free printables for even more fun activities!

Adorable Dinosaur Coloring Pages for Kids – Free Printables