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Free printable coloring page showing a family tree with portrait apples, perfect for kids to practice coloring and learn family roles

Family Tree Coloring Page

By JessicaPublished November 28, 2025Updated December 2, 2025

Download this free printable Family Tree 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 Family Tree Coloring Page

What a joyful Family Tree coloring page to spark storytelling and smiles. Imagine each apple as a tiny portrait and invite children to choose colors that match hair, eyes, and favorite outfits. This makes the picture personal and lively. In the classroom, place copies in a center where children can color, then write a short sentence about a relative and display the finished trees on a bulletin board to create a family forest. At home, use this printable on a rainy afternoon, have siblings trade pages and describe one another, or turn it into a family game where each person guesses who is who. For creative extensions, glue small photos into the apple frames, add paper leaves with names, or use watercolors for a soft background and then color portraits with markers. The activity encourages conversation about relatives and traditions and is a lovely keepsake that becomes a snapshot of family memories. Pair this free Family Tree coloring page with a simple writing prompt to make a complete learning pack.

Coloring Tips & Techniques

Color the tree trunk with warm brown and use several shades to show texture. Add light brown streaks to suggest bark. Pick different bright colors for each portrait apple so family members stand out. Use a yellow highlight on leaves to show sunlight and blend greens for depth. Try colored pencils for small details and crayons for bigger areas, and add a patterned background like blue sky stripes to make your tree pop.

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.