Download Free Coloring Pages:
Printed bear coloring pages Crayons or markers Scissors (safety scissors for kids) Glue stick Elastic string or ribbon Hole punch
Steps: Safety Tip: Keep a close eye on younger kids when they are using scissors or punched holes. Tell them to pay attention and take time. For crafting safety tips for kids, visit Crayola’s crafting safety guide. Genius Hack: Print the bear faces on cardstock paper to make a mask that is stronger and lasts longer.
2. Bear-Themed Greeting Cards
Materials Needed:
Printed bear coloring pages Cardstock paper Glue stick Markers or colored pencils Stickers (optional)
Steps: For more information on how coloring improves kids’ development, visit Scholastic’s guide on the benefits of coloring. Helpful Idea: These cards make excellent birthday, thank-you, or holiday cards. Encourage kids to create a matching envelope with a bear design, too. Educational Benefit: This activity develops fine motor skills and helps kids express their emotions through art and writing.
3. Bear Puppets
Materials Needed:
Printed bear coloring pages Crayons or markers Craft sticks Tape or glue Scissors
Steps: Fun Tip: To make a full puppet cast for a family play night, use different bear designs. Educational Benefit: This craft enhances storytelling skills and builds confidence in self-expression.
4. Bear-Themed Bookmarks
Materials Needed:
Printed bear coloring pages Markers or crayons Scissors Laminating sheets (optional) Hole punch and ribbon (optional)
Steps: Helpful Idea: To get people to read every day, you can also write short inspirational quotes on the bookmark, like “Beary Good Reader!” or “Keep Reading!” Educational Benefit: This craft not only promotes creativity but also fosters a love for reading, improving literacy and focus.
5. Bear Collage Art
Materials Needed:
Multiple bear coloring pages Glue stick Large sheet of paper or cardboard Crayons or markers
Steps:
Seasonal Twist: Use themes like winter (add snowflakes) or autumn (add pressed leaves) to make the collage festive. Educational Benefit: Collage-making develops spatial awareness and encourages kids to think creatively about composition and design.
6. Bear-Themed Party Decorations
Materials Needed:
Bear coloring pages Crayons, markers, or paints Scissors String or ribbon Tape
Steps: Smart Tip: Use metallic pens to add shiny details to the bears, making them sparkle under party lights. Educational Benefit: Kids will feel good about themselves when they see their decorations up, and the activity promotes teamwork.
7. Bear Storybook Pages
Materials Needed:
Printed bear coloring pages Construction paper Crayons or markers Glue stick Stapler
Steps: To learn more about how storytelling boosts kids’ creativity, check out Reading Rockets resources on storytelling. Helpful Idea: For added flair, create a cover page with the title of the story and the author’s name—your child! Educational Benefit: Making a storybook enhances literacy skills, storytelling, and creativity.
8. Bear Fridge Magnets
Materials Needed:
Bear coloring pages Crayons or markers Scissors Glue stick Adhesive magnet strips
Steps: Safety Tip: Always ensure magnets are large enough to avoid choking hazards, especially for younger children. Educational Benefit: This craft shows kids how to combine artistic expression with usefulness, making something that is both pretty and useful. Using bear coloring pages to make crafts is a great way to get kids to do creative and educational things. You can make anything from masks to fridge magnets. Because I’m a dad, I know that these crafts are fun and help kids improve their creativity and fine motor skills. It’s not too late to start coloring. I put 20 free bear coloring pages in PDF format below this article for you. Get them now and print them out to have hours of fun crafting! Whether it’s a rainy afternoon or a sunny weekend, these crafts bring families closer together and create lasting memories. Have fun, and let me know which craft your kids enjoyed the most!
