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Free printable coloring page showing a rose with thorns and leaves, perfect for kids to practice coloring and fine motor skills

Rose With Thorns Coloring Page

By JessicaPublished November 28, 2025Updated December 2, 2025

Download this free printable Rose With Thorns 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 Rose With Thorns Coloring Page

Roses are one of the most recognizable flowers, and coloring a Rose With Thorns coloring page gives kids a chance to notice small details like petals, leaves, and thorns. Start by talking about how petals curl and overlap, and invite kids to choose colors that show light and shadow. In a classroom center, have children color several roses and arrange them on a bulletin board to make a garden display. At home, this printable works well for a rainy afternoon and can spark conversation about gardens, scent, and how plants grow. For a fun extension, try pairing the coloring page with a short story about a secret garden or have kids write a tiny poem to tuck behind their colored rose. Group projects can include cutting out colored roses and gluing them onto a large mural, and individual projects can focus on adding background details like sky or grass. The Rose With Thorns coloring page is printable and free, making it an easy choice for teachers and parents who want a lovely, creative activity.

Coloring Tips & Techniques

Use rich red or pink for the petals, and add lighter pink or white highlights to show shine. Color the stem and leaves with different greens, and use darker green along the edges for depth. Be careful around the thorns, and consider coloring them brown or dark green to make them stand out safely.

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.