Free Mother Goose Coloring Pages | The Classic Nursery Rhyme

With National Mother Goose Day coming up on May 1st I wanted to share our favorite Old Mother Goose activities and our free Mother Goose coloring pages.

Have fun with these 6 free printable kids coloring pages.

It’s a day to celebrate the awesome person who wrote all those fairy tales and nursery rhymes we loved as kids. We’re talking about Mother Goose, the OG storyteller!

Mother Goose might be imaginary, but her stories are totally real in our hearts. She gave us classics like Humpty Dumpty, Jack and Jill, Little Red Riding Hood, and Mary Had a Little Lamb.

So on May 1st, let’s take a moment to appreciate all the joy and imagination that Mother Goose brought into our lives.

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Who was the original Mother Goose?

As it turns out, there wasn’t just one Mother Goose.

The name “Mother Goose” was first used in a collection of French fairy tales in the 17th century.

But it wasn’t until the 18th century that an English publisher named John Newbery put together a collection of nursery rhymes under the name Mother Goose’s Melody.

Since then, Mother Goose has become a beloved figure in children’s literature, inspiring countless adaptations and retellings of her classic stories.

So while we may never know exactly who the original Mother Goose was, we can still appreciate the magic and wonder she brought into our lives.

Thanks, Mother Goose, whoever you are!

Printable Mother Goose nursery rhyme

This printable Old Mother Goose coloring book is free to print but is for personal or classroom use only. Scroll to the bottom of the page to get the pdf file.

Kids will get to color pictures of:

• Old Mother Goose, who is a kind and loving character.
• A goose wearing a cute hat.
• Old Mother Goose having a fun ride in the sky on the back of the goose.
• A beautiful field full of flowers.

This coloring book is perfect for preschool and kindergarten teachers to use in their classrooms. It’s a great way to introduce kids to Mother Goose stories. Teachers can read the story aloud while the kids color the pictures. It’s a nice way to enjoy the story and have fun coloring at the same time.

The story is about Old Mother Goose, the main character, who goes on an adventure flying on a goose.

They fly over mountains, rivers, and forests, and see many wonderful things. Then, they land in a meadow full of flowers to rest.

Old Mother Goose sings to the goose, and they have a great time together. The goose wears a little hat, which makes Old Mother Goose laugh.

When it gets late, they decide to go home. Old Mother Goose thanks the goose for the adventure, and they both feel happy.

This coloring book is a simple way for kids to learn about adventures and friendships through coloring and listening to a story. It’s designed to be fun and educational, helping kids to use their imagination and learn about the world around them.

Fun ways to celebrate Mother Goose Day

If you are looking for even more fun to have on Mother Goose Day you are going to love these ideas.

Have the kids dress up as their favorite Mother Goose characters, such as Little Bo Peep, Humpty Dumpty, or Jack and Jill.

Have the kids take turns telling their favorite Mother Goose rhymes or stories to the class. I have shared our favorites below.

Turn on the iPad join the Mother Goose Club on YouTube and watch some fun nursery rhymes.

Serve a platter of grapes, cheese cubes, and pretzel sticks to make cute sheep-shaped snacks for Little Bo Peep.

Make some hard-boiled Humpty Dumpty eggs. Carefully peel off the shell. Then, use a black food coloring gel to draw Humpty Dumpty’s face on the egg. You can serve them whole or cut them in half and place them on a platter with other Mother Goose-inspired snacks.

Provide the kids with magazines, construction paper, glue, and scissors to create collages featuring scenes from their favorite nursery rhymes.

Have the kids act out scenes from their favorite nursery rhymes in a game of charades. Divide the kids into teams and take turns acting out nursery rhyme characters and scenes while the other team tries to guess which rhyme it is.

You can make it more challenging by asking the kids to act out the scene without speaking or using props. This game is a great way to get kids moving, using their imaginations, and learning about different nursery rhymes.

Mother Goose books for kids

The Real Mother Goose includes over 300 traditional nursery rhymes. Such as Mary Had a Little Lamb, Old Mother Hubbard, and Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star. It’s not only a great resource for teaching language development, but also a wonderful way to introduce children to classic literature and cultural traditions.

Mary Engelbreit’s Mother Goose board book is a charming collection of beloved nursery rhymes that have been beautifully illustrated by Mary Engelbreit. The book features 12 classic rhymes, including Jack and Jill, Little Miss Muffet, and Hey Diddle Diddle. As it is a board book it is perfect for reading with babies and toddlers.

The Classic Collection of Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes is a timeless book filled with all your favorite nursery rhymes. Including Humpty Dumpty, Jack and Jill, and Little Bo-Peep. Each rhyme is accompanied by beautiful illustrations that bring the stories to life and make them even more enjoyable to read aloud with your students.

Mother Goose Treasury is a great book filled with all your favorite classic nursery rhymes that your students will love!

Other free Mother Goose printables

In addition to the delightful Old Mother Goose coloring book, there are several other free Mother Goose-themed printables available that cater to a range of interests and learning objectives. These resources are perfect for adding variety and depth to your educational activities, both in the classroom and at home.

• This creative G is for goose handprint art allows children to make a personal connection with the letter G by creating a goose out of their handprint. The process involves painting their hand to stamp a goose shape on paper, then adding details to bring their goose to life.
• Dive into biology with this informative life cycle of a goose worksheet that outlines the life cycle of a goose. From egg to adult, this resource offers a detailed look at the stages of development for these fascinating birds. It’s an excellent way to introduce concepts of growth, change, and life sciences to young learners, complete with illustrations to color and labels to fill in.
• The Mother Goose Club is a treasure trove of free resources, including educational printables that span a wide range of subjects and themes related to Mother Goose tales. From coloring pages to activity sheets, these resources are designed to enhance learning through stories, songs, and rhymes that children love. They’re great for reinforcing concepts, improving reading comprehension, and encouraging a love for reading.
• Challenge your students or kids with a Mother Goose word search. This puzzle from Mommy Evolution is an engaging way for children to work on their spelling and vocabulary while hunting for words associated with the beloved nursery rhymes. It’s a quiet activity that can help improve focus, pattern recognition, and problem-solving skills.

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Last Updated on 2 September 2024 by Clare Brown