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Free printable coloring page showing a flying butterfly over flowers and sun, perfect for kids to practice coloring and explore colors

Flying Butterfly Coloring Page

By JessicaPublished November 28, 2025Updated December 2, 2025

Download this free printable Flying Butterfly coloring page for kids, great for classroom activities, home learning, and creative fun.

Page size: Letter (8.5 × 11 in)
Orientation: Portrait

Free for personal and educational use. Perfect for home, classrooms, and homeschooling. Print as many times as you need.

About This Flying Butterfly Coloring Page

This Flying Butterfly coloring page is a joyful little scene that invites creativity and curiosity. Imagine the butterfly fluttering above colorful flowers, its wings like tiny paintings waiting for your crayons. The wing patterns are perfect for exploring symmetry; try coloring matching spots on both sides to see how balance works. In a classroom center, you can make a bulletin board with each child's butterfly and watch a garden of art grow. At home, it is a cozy, quiet time activity for a rainy afternoon. Pair it with a picture book about caterpillars and metamorphosis to spark conversation. For a group project, have kids mix and match wing designs and then write short stories about where their butterfly traveled. Encourage blending with two similar colors to show light and shadow on the wings, and use crayons or colored pencils for fine details. This printable is free and ready to inspire imaginative play, observational talk, and hands-on fun that brings nature and art together.

Coloring Tips & Techniques

Use bright oranges, yellows, and pinks for the wings, and add blue or purple accents in the wing spots to make them pop. Lightly shade near the wing edges with a slightly darker color to create depth, and blend with a finger or tissue for smooth transitions. Color the flowers with different hues, and give the sun a warm yellow and light orange glow to tie the scene together.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use this coloring page in my classroom or homeschool?

Yes! All of our coloring pages are free for personal, classroom, and homeschool use. You can print them as many times as you need for lessons, activities, and creative projects.

What paper size should I print this on?

Every coloring page is formatted for US Letter (8.5 x 11 inches), which also prints correctly on A4. Just download the PDF and print it at 100% scale for the best results.

Can I use these on tablets or digital devices?

Yes! You can open the PDF files on iPads, tablets, and computers to use with digital coloring apps like Procreate or GoodNotes. The PDFs work great for both printing and digital coloring.

Free to print and unlimited classroom use

This high quality coloring page is free for parents, teachers, and homeschoolers. Print as many copies as you need for home activities, art lessons, or creative classroom projects.