Creepy Monsters Coloring Pages

Give a goofy monster purple teeth, rainbow stripes, or a very unexpected name with these free monster coloring pages. Choose a character and let your child decide whether it looks silly, friendly, or spooky.

At a Glance

Best for: Preschool and early elementary; choose a character your child enjoys
Skills practiced: Drawing details, patterns, and imaginative storytelling
What’s included: A collection of monster coloring sheets
Materials: Printer and paper, Crayons or colored pencils, Optional: backing paper and glue
Format: Free printable PDF

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At a Glance
What’s Included?
Invent a Monster With a Mission
What You’ll Need
How to Use These Printables
Tips for Making the Activity More Fun
More Activities to Try

What’s Included?

The set features monsters with big eyes, horns, teeth, spots, stripes, and wiggly limbs. Each outlined character leaves room for unusual color choices and extra details.

Invent a Monster With a Mission

Ask your child to choose a job for the monster: finding lost socks, tasting soup, or guarding a pillow fort. Which body part helps it do that job? Add that detail to the picture.

Try a monster interview: Ask its name, favorite snack, and biggest fear. A monster that is afraid of butterflies could make an amusing story!

What You’ll Need

Printer and paper
Crayons or colored pencils
Optional: backing paper and glue

How to Use These Printables

Print one character your child wants to color.
Choose colors and add a pattern or a background.
Give the monster a name and a job.
Tell a short story about its first day at work.

Tips for Making the Activity More Fun

Count the details: Count eyes, horns, or teeth on the chosen character.
Make a gallery: Add a name label beneath each finished monster.
Try a puppet: With adult cutting help, mount the character on a folded paper handle.