33 Free Shapes and Colors Printables for Early Learners

Shapes and colors printables have been a key part of our early learning routine for years.

As a homeschool mom, I’ve found that hands-on activities like these make it easier for kids to learn shape recognition, color names, and early math concepts.

Whether we’re working on color by number worksheets or tracing 2D shapes, these printables keep learning fun and low-pressure.

This collection includes our favorite free shapes and colors printables for preschool and kindergarten—perfect for home or classroom use.

From seasonal coloring pages to shape-based pattern practice, these worksheets are simple to prep and ready to go.

Color Worksheets for Kids

Introduce color recognition and early math with themed coloring pages, color-by-number activities, and printable color games.

• The I know my colors worksheet is perfect for kids just starting to identify basic colors like red, blue, and yellow.
• These colors worksheets cover a range of early color activities, from matching to coloring.
• Practice fine motor and number recognition with magic color by number, where kids match numbers to colors across fun scenes.
• The animal color by number pack includes adorable pets and zoo creatures to color while reinforcing number recognition.
• Zoo color by number is a favorite in our house—lions, monkeys, and giraffes make counting more engaging.
• For a nature twist, bird color by number introduces common birds while reinforcing counting and color use.
• The science color by number pages bring STEM themes into coloring time with flasks, lab coats, and microscopes kids can count and color.

Seasonal Color by Number Printables

Celebrate the seasons while reinforcing number and color skills.

• The Martin Luther King Jr color by number encourages kids to reflect on kindness and equality while completing meaningful images.
• Valentine’s Day color by number is filled with hearts and sweets—perfect for a February math station.
• Mardi Gras color by number adds festive flair with masks, beads, and bold colors kids will love.
• Earth Day color by number includes trees, globes, and recycling themes for spring.
• Cinco de Mayo color by number mixes fun imagery like maracas and sombreros with basic number practice.
• Memorial Day color by number focuses on patriotic images like flags and stars to reinforce both colors and counting.
• Summer color by number features sunshine, ice cream, and beach fun—great for keeping math skills fresh over break.
• Fall color by number uses pumpkins, leaves, and acorns to bring autumn to life through color.
• Halloween color by number is packed with friendly ghosts and spooky fun.
• Diwali color by number introduces cultural learning through vibrant lamps and symbols.
• Thanksgiving color by number lets kids color turkeys, pies, and festive icons.
• Christmas color by number brings in snowflakes, ornaments, and holiday joy.
• Nativity color by numberand Las Posados color by number support holiday learning with a cultural focus.

Shape Recognition Worksheets

Use simple activities to help kids identify, trace, and color 2D shapes.

• The weather patterns worksheet helps kids identify repetition using suns, clouds, and rainbows.
• The 2D color by number sheets combine early geometry with number recognition.
• Apple patterns worksheet and leaf coloring pages introduce basic pattern recognition while focusing on seasonal objects.
• The Halloween patterns worksheet is great for practicing sequencing with pumpkins, bats, and candy.
• Shape worksheets for preschoolers – This set covers a variety of basic shapes and is great for introducing geometry to young learners.
• Shape matching game printable – A fun, hands-on activity to help kids visually connect shapes and practice matching.
• Rocket made with shapes craft – Combine shape learning with a bit of art in this cut-and-paste rocket activity using basic shapes.
• Roll and color shapes game – Turn shape recognition into a game with this roll-and-color printable, perfect for math centers or early finishers.
• Tracing shapes worksheets – These are perfect for fine motor skill practice and help kids recognize and trace basic 2D shapes.
• Shape scavenger hunt – Take learning off the page with this printable scavenger hunt that gets kids identifying shapes in the real world.

Color-Specific Activities

Reinforce specific color knowledge through focused worksheets.

• The color purple worksheet focuses on identifying and using one specific color, great for color-themed learning days.
• The my favorite color worksheet invites kids to choose their favorite color and explore it through drawing, writing, and coloring—great for self-expression and early writing practice.

Favorite Books About Colors and Shapes

Reading together is one of the best ways to reinforce what kids are learning through printables.

These are some of our favorite picture books that explore colors, shapes, and patterns in creative and engaging ways.

• Mouse Paint by Ellen Stoll Walsh – A simple and fun intro to color mixing.
• Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle – A classic for color and animal recognition.
• Color Zoo by Lois Ehlert – Combines shapes and colors with bold, graphic illustrations.
• Round is a Tortilla by Roseanne Greenfield Thong – Explores shapes with a multicultural twist.
• The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt – A humorous take on colors that also encourages creative thinking.

These titles pair well with hands-on activities and give kids another way to see how math and art show up in the world around them.