Color by number is one of those activities that looks like a game to children and works like a lesson for the teacher. Each child reads a number, finds the matching color, and fills in the space. These free fall color by number pages put an apple, a pumpkin, an owl, a fox and six more autumn favorites in front of preschool and kindergarten learners, ten printable PDFs in all.
The pages are black and white, so they print cleanly on any printer and children get the fun of choosing each crayon themselves. They are meant as color by number for preschool and early kindergarten.
Free Fall Color by Number Printables
Look at each preview, then press its Download PDF button. The pictures are only previews, so the button does the downloading. They go from easy to harder, so start at number 1.
1. Fall Color by Number Apple
Color by number apple with red, green and brown, the easiest page for first-time color by number.
2. Fall Color by Number Pumpkin
Color by number pumpkin with big orange sections, a green leaf and a brown stem.
3. Fall Color by Number Maple Leaf
Color by number maple leaf in red, orange and yellow lobes, a classic fall color by number page.
4. Fall Color by Number Acorn
Color by number acorn with striped brown and orange cap and a yellow nut.
5. Fall Color by Number Sunflower
Color by number sunflower with alternating orange and yellow petals and a brown center.
6. Fall Color by Number Mushroom House
Color by number mushroom house with a red roof, blue window and a gray stone path, six colors in all.
7. Fall Color by Number Owl
Color by number owl with brown wings, a yellow belly, big yellow eyes and an orange beak.
8. Fall Color by Number Hedgehog
Color by number hedgehog with brown quills, a yellow face and pink feet.
9. Fall Color by Number Squirrel
Color by number squirrel holding an acorn, with an orange tail and a brown body.
10. Fall Color by Number Fox
Color by number fox with an orange coat, a yellow chest and a bushy tail tip.
Want everything in one go? This single PDF holds all 10 pages in the order shown above:
The Color Key: One Number, One Color
Every page uses the same code: 1 red, 2 orange, 3 yellow, 4 green, 5 brown, 6 blue, 7 pink and 8 gray. Each page shows only the colors it needs in big swatches at the bottom, so a child who knows 5 is brown on the apple page already knows it on the owl.
How to Use These Pages with Preschoolers
Begin with the apple, the pumpkin and the maple leaf. They have only a few big spaces, so a child can finish in five minutes and feel proud. Hand out only the crayons for that page, since three or four crayons are far less overwhelming than a full box. Say the number and color together as children work, “five, brown”, and tiny parts such as an ear or a doorknob have no number on purpose, so children can color them any way they like.
Ideas for Kindergarten and Early Finishers
The mushroom house, the owl and the fox have more spaces, so they suit kindergarten children and anyone who loves detail. The mushroom house uses six colors and has a four-pane window that is lovely for fine motor control. Early finishers can draw a background, such as grass or falling leaves.
Printing Tips
Print on plain paper and use “fit to page” if your printer clips the edge. Each page is its own PDF, so print the three easy ones for this week and keep the rest for later.
Frequently Asked Questions
What age are these fall color by number pages for?
They suit children aged 3 to 6. Preschoolers do best with the apple, pumpkin and maple leaf pages, while kindergarteners can try the mushroom house, owl and fox.
Are the pages printed in color?
No. The pages are black and white to print, and children add the color themselves. The color key at the bottom shows which crayon goes with each number.
Is the number always the same color on every page?
Yes. 1 is red, 2 is orange, 3 is yellow, 4 is green, 5 is brown, 6 is blue, 7 is pink and 8 is gray on all ten pages.
What if a space is too small for a number?
Very small parts have no number on purpose. Children can color them any way they like.
Can I use these pages in my classroom for free?
Yes. Print as many copies as your class, daycare or home group needs, with no sign-up.
Related Free Printables
- Free summer color by number printables: a warm-weather set that uses the same idea.
- Winter color by number coloring pages: cozy snow-day pictures with the same number-and-color method.
- 10 cute coloring pages color by number: more animals and objects to color by number.
- Free autumn coloring pages: free choice coloring pages for children who want no numbers.
- Printable leaf templates: leaf shapes for tracing, cutting and fall crafts.
- Apple worksheets for preschool: more apple fun once the color by number apple is done.
Set out a few crayons and let the coloring begin. These free fall color by number printables mix number practice, color words and quiet focus.
