Printable coloring pages for 2 year old girls.

About the great benefits of drawing for development. Our parental task is to instill interest in him and provide regular activities with various drawing media. One of the options for involving a child in drawing is coloring. Today, publishers offer a huge variety of coloring books. I have already bought many interesting copies. But, to be honest, I’m in no hurry to give them to my two-year-old Yana to be torn to pieces. For the first coloring, I selected monosyllabic drawings from the Internet, adapted several spreads of well-known drawings by Fiona Watt and printed them out. You can download them here:

Printing coloring pages yourself is not only more economical, but also convenient. I often demonstrate various coloring techniques to Yana, and we color not just one picture together, but each of our own copies. We also often color the same pictures in different colors, this makes it possible to compare different color schemes. For example, in the first photo of this post, I recommended the colors for the top picture, and Yana chose the colors for the bottom picture herself. Moreover, when asked “which option does she like best,” she did not hesitate to show the bottom picture with brown and gray-brown shades 😀 .


Top pictures watercolor, bottom left gouache, bottom right plasticine

We paint with everything (watercolor, gouache, crayons, felt-tip pens, plasticine), but the most attractive result is obtained using gouache.


Giraffes in watercolors and giraffes in felt-tip pens

For everyone who introduces children to creativity and has not yet purchased from Fix Price a stack of creative albums from Clever, I recommend you visit urgently. I’m bringing the ignorant up to date, scribbles and drawings by Fiona Watt from Clever publishing are very interesting and popular for preschoolers from 3 years old. They contain a variety of tasks for coloring and completing elements. I’ve been eyeing the Big Sketchbook from this series for a long time (in it 96 pages, and its price is about 325 rubles). It turned out that At Fix Price, these albums are three times thinner - 32 pages, but the price is 7 times less - 43 rubles each. In the end, buying three albums cost me 129 rubles, and the total number of pages is the same as that of the Big Kalyakalka - 96 ! At the same time, the quality and format are absolutely the same. Owners of a large kalakalka do not make sense to buy small ones, since their content partially overlaps.

UPDATE 01/22/2017: I’ll correct myself a little, Clever’s albums are excellent, but this series didn’t work for Yana even at three years old. Most assignments are for 4-5 years. We postponed it for another year because Yana found them too complicated and she refused to draw with them.

Several photo albums from Fix Price:


The task is to draw grains for the chickens and color them. Yana performed at 2 years old.
The task is to draw dogs with different fur. The poodle has curls, the dachshund has spots, the diver has wavy hair. Yana was coloring when she was 2 years old. Considering the size of the pictures, the complexity of the tasks can be compared with the copybooks for preparing the hand for writing. They are usually designed for 5-6 years.

In conclusion

This is my first post about drawing practice for kids, because after getting acquainted with the ideas of free drawing, I tried to interfere minimally with Yana’s drawing and progress in drawing was very slow. Now I have optimized my approach, we are making big changes. In the near future I will show off our masterpieces and share tips.

Below is my wish list of coloring books for little ones with thick colored outlines. As I purchase them, I will add reviews of them to this post.

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We started drawing at about 1 year old. At first Antoshka did it with finger paints in the bathroom. A couple of months later, my husband made an easel, and my son became acquainted with brushes and gouache.

Basically, the child draws whatever he wants with the materials he wants or that I provide. Free drawing should be practiced as often as possible. But don't stop there.

In this article I will share drawing ideas with children aged 1 - 3 years old, I will talk about various techniques for drawing with paints, pencils and other materials, even shaving foam.

You can also download coloring pages for little ones and finger painting templates.

I won’t talk at length about the benefits of drawing with children. I think you already know very well that it develops the child’s imagination, creativity, improves hand coordination and fine motor skills of the fingers.

How to draw with a child 1-3 years old

In the article about applications I talked about the book E.A. Yanushko. This author also has a book "Drawing with young children"(Labyrinth). This is an excellent teaching tool for parents and teachers, and it also comes with a CD with demonstration materials.

The book presents methodology for conducting drawing classes with children 1 – 3 years old. I take many ideas from her.

Before you start drawing with your child, here are some simple tips from me:

  • Show your child various drawing techniques (pokes, strokes, stamping, etc.) gradually, starting with the simplest ones.
  • I highly recommend buying or making your own easel for painting. It is relevant as soon as the child learns to walk.
  • Draw as often as possible.
  • Use a variety of drawing materials.
  • Try to immediately teach your child to hold a brush and pencil correctly. But if the child stubbornly refuses to do this, do not insist.
  • Give your child maximum freedom. Let the child draw what he wants and how he wants. Never demand that he draw the way you want. Below I will talk about various drawing techniques with children, but if the child refuses to do something, do not insist.

Don't correct your child! Let him draw purple skies and red grass. So what if cows don't fly and there are no fences on the rainbow? Your child's mind is still free from cliches. He is a true creator.

The more different materials you use for fine art, the better.

You need to start with the easiest to learn (for example, finger paints), eventually reaching ordinary pencils.

We draw on:

  • plain paper
  • old wallpaper,
  • easel,
  • magnetic board,
  • plaster figures for coloring,
  • wood, plywood,
  • fabrics,
  • tiles in the bathroom and in the bath itself.

For drawing with children 1 - 3 years old, you can use the following materials:

  • Finger paint;
  • gouache, watercolor (and, accordingly, brushes of different sizes);
  • felt-tip pens (water-based and regular);
  • crayons (wax and regular);
  • wax pencils;
  • dry pastel;
  • pencils (preferably soft ones);
  • gel and ballpoint pens;
  • foam rubber, sponges;
  • cotton swabs and cotton wool;
  • stamps;
  • semolina;
  • shaving foam.

You will also need water glass(preferably sippy cup) and palette for mixing colors.

As I already said, we started painting with finger paints when we were about 1 year old. And they did it in the bathroom. Then we switched to paper.

Finger paint are safe and do not require the use of water. You can replace them with gouache.

The simplest thing you can do is draw dots with your fingers:

  • grains for birds, peas;
  • apples, berries, cones, balls for the Christmas tree;
  • watermelon seeds;
  • raindrops, snow, animal tracks;
  • spots for giraffe, ladybug, leopard.

You can draw dots with your fingers using ready-made templates.

DOWNLOAD TEMPLATES for finger painting in one file.

And of course, let the baby smear the paint all over the sheet with his fingers and palms.

Drawing techniques with paints and pencils

All drawing techniques involve the use of different materials depending on the age and capabilities of the child. We give paints, crayons, felt-tip pens to very young children, and pencils, etc. to older children.

I list all the techniques in order of increasing difficulty.

Free drawing

My son calls this kind of drawing “scribbles”.

We introduce the child to drawing materials and give him the opportunity to experiment. At the same time, there is no need to give any tasks to draw something specific.

Practice free drawing as often as possible at any age of the child. It perfectly develops imagination.

Painting a sheet

We give the child paints, crayons, etc. and we suggest drawing:

  • grass for the cow,
  • water for fish,
  • sand, snow.

The child needs to paint over the sheet, and not draw individual blades of grass, etc. Even a one-year-old can cope with this task.

It's also great to use here paint rollers– simple or curly.

Painting an element

We draw a base (small images of animals and various objects) and ask the child to hide them by painting them over:

  • hide the mouse, bunny, fish, bug;
  • hide the moon and stars, the sun, the car.

With very young children it is interesting to do this with a sponge; with children over 2 years old it is useful to paint over elements with pencils.

Drawing points

Pre-draw the basis for the drawing - a bird that the child will feed, a bush on which berries will grow, etc.

Invite your child to draw: grains, berries, snow, raindrops, a bagel with poppy seeds, freckles, polka dots on a dress.

  • Direct: rays of the sun, stems of flowers, tops of carrots, fence, cage, path, rails, paws of bugs, needles of a cactus, teeth of a comb.
  • Wavy: boat waves, worms, octopus legs, car tracks, hair.
  • Broken: slides, a fence, icicles, a road with turns, thorns for a hedgehog.

Draw circles, ovals

Balls, apples, candies, Christmas tree decorations, beads, balloons, rowan berries, berries, bubbles, eggs, cones.

Drawing Spirals

Invite your child to draw: a snail's house, smoke, a bee's flight, curls, sheep's rings, threads.

Finishing the drawing

Antoshka really likes to play this game: I say that one boy drew different figures, but did not finish them, and I suggest that my son finish them. He does this with great pleasure. This is how we finish drawing:

  • geometric figures;
  • I draw a road (a broken line) and Antoshka repairs it,
  • any simple and understandable drawings.

Drawing simple stories

This is the most difficult stage in mastering drawing. Here the child combines different drawing techniques according to the instructions of an adult.

Take turns asking your child to draw different elements that will eventually turn into something specific. But give your child as much freedom as possible.

The purpose of such drawing is to show the child how the finished image appears step by step.

The child can hold the sponge with his hands or with a regular clothespin.

Simple sponge painting:

  • waves, sand, snowy landscape, grass, paths - by smearing;
  • snow, leaves - poked;
  • we hide bugs, fish, etc. - by painting.

Draw the shape you want on the sponge - a triangle, a tree, or even letters. Cut it out. Invite your child to dip a sponge in gouache and make an imprint on paper.

The child applies shaving foam to the template with a brush. This way you can cover a Christmas tree, a house with snow, make a snowdrift for a bear, etc.

Foam can also be applied to rubber toys. This is great fun for kids.

I talked about drawing with semolina in articles about, as well as about. There are two ways to draw with semolina:

1 way. You need to pour a little semolina onto a surface with sides: a tray, a baking sheet, a lid from under a large shoe box. And then the child draws simple images with a finger or a brush - waves, paths, circles, etc., makes fingerprints or various objects.

Method 2. Print out a coloring book for the little ones. Invite your child to apply glue to the image and sprinkle it with semolina. It will be more like coloring with semolina. But you can simply give your child a brush with glue and let him randomly apply it to the sheet, and then pour in semolina, shake it and see what pattern he gets.

I paint semolina with gouache. Instead of semolina, you can use sand for children's creativity.

On the Internet, I have repeatedly come across the opinion that children should not be given coloring books before school. Allegedly, they interfere with the child’s creative development. Some parents are simply afraid to give coloring books to their children, while others have a real phobia.

I I don't see anything wrong with coloring books. But rather only benefit if used in moderation. And give the main priority to free drawing, which I mentioned above.

Offer your kids simple coloring books that use 1-2 colors. From 1.5 years old, you can try coloring books that involve the use of several colors. But all the same, the elements in them must be large. And you need to paint them, of course.

But it’s better to color small images with pencils or felt-tip pens, because the child simply won’t have the patience for large ones.

At 1–2 years old, children are also interested in water coloring pages(Labyrinth, My-shop).

There are ready-made regular coloring books on sale (Labyrinth, My-shop).

You can also DOWNLOAD COLORING BOOKS for kids in one file.

Stencils

Cut out shapes in the sheet that could be painted in one color. You can paint over both the figure itself and the background.

There is a large selection of inexpensive stencils on sale (Labyrinth, My-shop).

A child may also be interested in tracing and coloring various objects and his own hand.

All children draw with stamps with great pleasure. You can make them yourself. For example, from sponges for washing dishes, vegetables. You can use improvised objects and toys as stamps.

Or you can buy ready-made stamps or even entire drawing sets (Labyrinth, My-shop).

I really hope you found this article helpful. Draw with your child and then he will also love this activity. Which drawing method does your child like best?

Parents will benefit from printable coloring pages for 2 year olds. You don't have to look for suitable pictures for babies in the store. You just need to save the images and print. This activity is useful for the development of the baby. Coloring develops imagination and prepares the hand for writing. The baby learns to focus on one task and be attentive to details. It is more convenient for a 2-year-old child to color the coloring book with oil pencils or felt-tip pens. But if he wants to try to do it with a brush, then don’t mind. After a few lessons he will do better. Simply place a painting oilcloth on the table to protect the table from creativity. To save clothes, put a drawing apron on your baby. Here you will find coloring pages for 2 year old and 3 year old boys and girls, tailored to their interests.

Coloring book for 2 year old children: print and you're done!

You can print out several copies of these coloring pages for children aged 2 years. So that the child does not get upset if he fails to make a successful drawing the first time. There are no unnecessary distracting details, and the contours are clear and wide. This will make it easier for the child not to go beyond boundaries. Comment on who or what is shown in the picture and what it is for. Coloring books help your child explore the world around him. This is where visual memory comes into play. Below you will find options that are equally suitable for boys and girls.

Coloring book for children 2 years old: you can print any image you like for free.

Favorite dessert.

Kitty cat with a ball.

Children's toys that are familiar to any baby.

A little train, you can add animal passengers to it.

Let's move on to more complex images.

Coloring book for children 2 - 3 years old: print to choose from

The images become a little more complex so that the coloring book for children 2 - 3 years old is interesting and it is not in vain that it is printed. New elements are added to the pictures. Smaller details for coloring. The contours may be thinner. This is a new level of difficulty in drawing. On paper there may be not one character or object, but several. The child understands that in order for the drawing to turn out beautiful, you need to make an effort and finish what you started. This is a useful skill that will come in handy in the future. Coloring for children 2 - 3 years old is a way to realize their ideas and creative abilities. Don't forget to praise your child. This is great motivation. If it doesn’t work out and the baby throws a tantrum, then just postpone the lesson. Offer to change it to a game or a tasty break, and return to the drawing later.

Coloring books for children 2 - 3 years old - you can print any pictures. At this age, the baby is interested in everything, so he will also like episodes from life on paper. For example, a boy catches a fish.

Doggie and Piglet with balloons.

Houses. Give the child a task to figure out who lives in them.

Pets and birds that can be found on a farm or at grandma's in the village.

Children play on the playground.

Coloring pages for children 2 - 3 years old: winter

The child looks for something similar in pictures that would reflect his world. Therefore, “Winter” coloring books are now relevant for children 2–3 years old. Some pictures can be cut out and then hung on the window in the children's room. From the “clippings” you can make a composition on whatman paper, you get a New Year’s wall newspaper. Drawings can be useful in kindergarten.

Idea: If you have guests with children coming to you for the New Year holidays, you can print out many copies of the drawings. Give it to everyone and assign them the responsible task of making the most beautiful drawing. There can be many winners, and the prize is tangerines, apples, sweets.

In the selection of coloring books about winter for children 2 - 3 years old, you will find your favorite fairy tale characters. The child will be able to color items related to the New Year and find out what winter activities there are.

Coloring pages for children 2 - 3 years old: winter, New Year, snowy fun.

Here is a snow-covered house into which a bunny looks. And the other is a sweet little tower. The gingerbread house should be painted with the sweetest colors.

Coloring pages about winter for children 2 - 3 years old; you can’t imagine without a snowman. From an early age they become acquainted with the main characters of the season.

Winter fun: sledding, playing snowballs and making a snowman.

Santa Claus came to obedient boys and girls with gifts.

He waves goodbye, “See you next year!” I’ll bring a coloring book about winter as a gift.”

But his assistant is his granddaughter Snegurochka.

Holiday coloring pages will lift the spirits of the whole family. Join the kids and spend time together. Even more winter-themed coloring pages can be found in the article:.

Coloring pages for boys 3 years old

Boys at 3 years old already have their own interests and coloring books need to be chosen accordingly. There is nothing wrong if he likes to color dresses and other clothes. This is how he experiences the world and conveys his feelings, perceptions, and ideas. But still, most guys love exactly “male” themes. Most often, coloring pages for boys (3 years old) are simple, but exciting for the child. This becomes a salvation for mothers who cannot sit their baby down to draw. If you don’t know how to get your baby to hold pencils and try to work with a brush, then try printing out the coloring pages below.

At 3 years old, boys become interested in coloring books with:

  • Robots and transformers;

This drawing may seem difficult, but it will be interesting for your son to try his hand at it.

Baymax is a kind and cheerful robot from the film City of Heroes. And there seems to be an alien robot nearby, maybe he came from another planet to visit? Let your child paint with his favorite colors.

  • airplanes/helicopters;

  • professions;

  • different cars;

Racing car.

  • military equipment, missiles;

  • tools;

  • characters from games, toys;

  • cartoon characters for boys.

God of thunder Thor.

Chaginton the engine and Winnie the Pooh playing football.

Ninja Turtle.

At what age will a child be interested in not only looking at the illustrated pages of children's books and magazines, but also trying color outline pictures with your own hands ? Most babies begin to get acquainted with the world coloring pages for three years old . Although at 2 years old a child is quite capable of learning to hold a colored pencil in his hand and color large pictures no small parts. On this page you will find coloring books for toddlers that can be used to complement educational activities from 2 years of age.

There are special sets of colored triangular pencils for the little ones, the lead of which is thicker and leaves a clear mark on a sheet of paper without strong pressure. Holding such a pencil between your fingers is easier and a two-year-old child will not get tired quickly during coloring sessions . Such developmental activities help the baby quickly remember the names of objects, and also introduce them to the color and shape of different objects.

Outlines of pictures for coloring should consist of wide (3-5 mm), clearly printed lines, since the movements of a 2-year-old baby will be sweeping and imprecise. Help your child stay within the contour lines while object coloring . The pictures themselves should be large, as simplified as possible and without small details.

Water coloring pages for kids.

If your child still has difficulty coloring pictures on their own , then we recommend purchasing special water coloring pages , which will help your child quickly master the principle of filling unpainted areas of a drawing with color within the contour border. Prepare for practice a brush, clean water and a page from an album with water coloring books. An outline, colorless object is printed on the page. As the child runs a wet brush over the unpainted outline drawing, the color will gradually appear and the picture will turn into color.

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