Free color by number printables with a twist: make them yourself. Choose plain numbers for little ones, or turn each picture into math practice with color by addition, subtraction, multiplication or division. Every page has a clear color key, big spaces that are easy to color, and a colored answer key at the end.
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In short: these color by number printables for kids (colour by numbers in British English) come in seven levels, from easy plain numbers for preschool to hard division facts for 4th grade. Pick one of 10 pictures, download free color by number worksheets as a PDF with a colored answer key, or play the same pictures as color by number online. The math pictures practise facts from the Common Core standards for addition and subtraction within 20 and multiplication and division within 100.
Pick a color from the key, then tap every space with that number or answer. Wrong spaces wiggle, right ones fill with color. Finish the whole picture to win.
Color by number printable PDF sets
Each color by number printable PDF below is ready to print. Choose Customize to swap the picture, roll new numbers or change the kind of math.
Color by number4 pictures + answer key.PDFCustomizeColor by addition within 104 pictures + answer key.PDFCustomizeColor by addition within 204 pictures + answer key.PDFCustomizeColor by subtraction within 104 pictures + answer key.PDFCustomizeColor by subtraction within 204 pictures + answer key.PDFCustomizeColor by multiplication4 pictures + answer key.PDFCustomizeColor by division4 pictures + answer key.PDFCustomize
Built-in checking: a wrong answer shows up as a color that does not fit the picture, so children spot their own mistakes.
Lots of practice without the boredom: each picture has 15 to 30 facts, and they want to finish the picture.
Calm, focused time: coloring inside the lines builds fine motor control and patience.
Easy for teachers: the answer key shows the finished picture, so checking takes seconds.
Frequently asked questions
7 quick answers
What age is color by number for?
Plain numbers suit children from about age 3 to 5. Addition and subtraction work for ages 5 to 8, and multiplication and division for ages 8 to 10.
Do I need special colors?
No. The key uses common crayon colors: red, orange, yellow, green, light green, blue, light blue, purple, pink, brown and gray.
Why are the same numbers in several spaces?
Big areas like the sky have a label in several places so it is easy to see which color goes where.
Are there color by number printables for adults?
Not really. These ten pictures are drawn with big, simple spaces for children. Adults who want more detail usually prefer the pixel art color by code pages, where every small square has its own code.
Can I play color by number online?
Yes. The game above uses the same pictures: choose a color from the key and tap each matching space. It works on phones, tablets and computers.
Is there an answer key?
Yes. With the answer key switched on, the final page shows each finished picture in full colour, four to a page, so checking takes seconds.
Are these color by number pages free?
Yes. Every color by number printable is free: no account, no watermark and no limit on how many pictures you print.
