Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22. It’s a great time to color and talk with kids about animals, nature and caring for the planet.
Coloring themes
- Ocean animals. Fish, turtles and whales from Trace Then Color: Fish, Sea Creatures and More
- Forest and farm animals. Trace Then Color: Cute Cartoon Animals
- Baby animals. Talk about protecting animal families with Trace Then Color: Baby Animals
- Planet Earth. Color the continents green and the oceans blue
Eco-friendly coloring
- Reuse paper. Color on the back of used paper.
- Crayon stubs. Melt old crayons into new ones. See caring for coloring supplies.
- Natural colors. Try making colors from berries or leaves (adult supervision).
- Recycled crafts. Glue colored pages onto cereal box cardboard.
Nature walk coloring
- Take a walk and look for colors in nature.
- Collect a leaf or flower (only from the ground).
- Come home and color a page using the colors you found.
Talk about it
- Why do animals need clean oceans?
- What can we recycle at home?
- How can we save water and electricity?
Keep it positive. Focus on small things kids can do.
Earth Day project
Make a classroom or family poster: everyone colors an animal and writes one way to help the planet.
Animal camouflage is a fun Earth Day link. See animal camouflage colors.
Questions parents ask
When is Earth Day?
April 22 every year.
How do I talk about the environment without scaring my child?
Focus on positive actions kids can take, like recycling and caring for animals.
What age suits Earth Day coloring?
All ages. Simple animal pages for toddlers, posters and projects for older kids.
About Kevin Coulston
Kevin Coulston is a cartoonist and member of the National Cartoonists Society who has written and illustrated more than 100 drawing, tracing and coloring books for kids, including the Trace Then Color series. Meet Kevin or browse all his books on FirstArtBooks.com.
