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Paper Lanterns Color by Number

Tip: tap a color, then tap any shape to fill it (or use the arrow keys and Enter). Your coloring is saved on this device automatically. To color on paper, download the Letter or A4 PDF and print it at 100%.

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Match each number to its color in the key to reveal the paper lanterns. This medium page has 10 spaces to color in 6 colors (red, orange, yellow, blue, purple and pink). The PDF has the page three ways, with a color swatch key, a "3 = red" word key and a number-word key, plus a colored answer key. Online, pick a color and tap a space, or turn on hints.

For teachers and parents

What it practises
Number recognition, color names, following a key
How to use it
Read the key together, then color one number at a time. The PDF has three keys: color swatches for pre-readers, “3 = red” and number words (“three = red”); page 2 is the answer key.
Time
About 20–30 minutes

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Printing tips

  • Start with an easy page (3–4 colors) and work up to the hard ones.
  • Lay out only the crayons in the key, so the choice is simple.
  • Colored pencils fill small spaces neatly; markers are quicker on the big ones.