Looking for free printable Mother’s Day colouring pages?

We have some charming pictures for your child to colour below.  They’re carefully designed for all ages to enjoy.  In creating them, we focused on magical creatures and gentle animal scenes –  things we know bring big smiles!

Why bother with printable colouring in our digital world?

Sometimes people wonder whether to bother with printing out colouring pages for children (or indeed adults!) in a world where there are so many activities to do online.

However, colouring with real pens on real paper is more than just a fun activity, it helps children develop their fine motor skills. Colouring on a digital device is not the same – using pencils, crayons, or markers to colour things in on paper requires a different set of motor skills compared to tapping or swiping on a screen. Holding and manipulating these tools can improve hand-eye coordination and develop fine motor skills.

Plus of course, there’s the fact that colouring on paper gives children a rest from all the distractions online.

Time spent colouring on paper is good for adults too.  As we’re all realising, reducing screen time can help alleviate eye strain, promote better sleep patterns, and encourage more physical activity.  If you’re looking for more calming activities to enjoy with your child, you might like our printable wellbeing activities for children – they’re free to download and great for quiet time together.

Another big reason to invite your child to colour in a printable page is that on days such as Mother’s Day, a picture they’ve worked on can make a beautiful gift!  There’s a real sense of accomplishment which comes with being able to give someone something you’ve made look good, too.  So it’s also an excellent way to amplify the joy of giving.  Talking of which, you might find our printable Mother’s Day cards useful – like our colouring, we designed them with young children in mind.

How to Turn Your Child’s Artwork into a Special Gift:

• Pop it into a frame for a keepsake Mum can hang up.
• Fold it in half and write a message inside to make a homemade card.
• Laminate it to use as a placemat for a special breakfast-in-bed tray.
• Add glitter or stickers to personalise the picture even more!