Here are some awesome coloring pages you can download for your kids (or grown ups!) to practice mindfulness coloring. These pages can also be part of a larger themed coloring book collection designed for both children and adults.
Most of these pages are free to download for your personal use. You can click on the title and get the download right away (it opens in another tab, so make sure you don’t have anything blocking it)
Some of these link to an artist’s page or Etsy site, please support the artist when you can.
There’s a 10 page download of my favorite animal mandala coloring pages below, so be sure you grab those!
They are organized by theme and this list will be growing throughout the year. Check out my other crafts and mindfulness activities for kids here:
- How to Make a Mindfulness Glitter Calm Down Jar
- 10 Awesome Mindfulness Crafts for Kids of All Ages
- How To Make Beautiful And Affirming Mindfulness Kindness Rocks For Kids
Why Mindfulness Coloring Works for Kids
There’s a reason coloring shows up in so many calm-down corners: it quietly does a lot at once. When a kid slows down to fill in a page, a handful of good things happen together:
- It calms them. The repetitive, low-stakes motion helps settle a busy mind and ease stress or worry.
- It builds focus. Choosing to stay inside the lines (or not!) asks for gentle, sustained attention — a nice stretch for kids still growing that muscle.
- It strengthens little hands. Gripping a pencil and controlling small movements is great for fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
- It sparks creativity. Picking colors and making a page their own gives kids a low-pressure way to express themselves.
- It’s mindfulness in disguise. Coloring pulls attention into the present moment — one of the easiest ways to introduce mindfulness to a kid who isn’t ready to just sit and breathe.
And it’s not only for kids — plenty of grown-ups find it just as grounding.
Animal Affirmation Mindfulness Coloring Pages
These free pages are available here on my site! They are adorable animals made with creative mandala designs, and a positive affirmation at the bottom.
They are perfect for children in a kids yoga class, in your classroom, at home, or anywhere.
Included in your free PDF download, you’ll get 10 animal mandala coloring pages, each with a positive affirmation to go with it!
- Wolf: I am helpful
- Bear: I am Strong
- Elephant: I am Loyal
- Fox: I am Clever
- Leopard: I am Independent
- Sloth: I am Peaceful
- Tiger: I am Unique
- Giraffe: I am Elegant
- Whale: I am Powerful
- Axolotl: I am Fantastic
Mandalas and Mindfulness Coloring Pages
The BEST site for free high quality printable mandala is hands down Monday Mandala. They are easy to navigate, the pdf’s are easy to download, and they feature detailed designs that are both beautiful and engaging!
The hardest part is choosing your favorites. Here are a few examples, but make sure to head over there to scroll through all 200+ mandala coloring pages for yourself!
August Flower Garden (Click for free coloring page PDF)
Calming Choices (Click for free coloring page PDF)
Cloud Nine (Click for free coloring page PDF)
Fire Petals (Click for free coloring page PDF)
Check out these additional positive affirmations to do with your kids to keep the positivity and self worth going.
Or try this adorable sunshine affirmations craft to continue the artistic practice.
Black History Month Coloring Pages
February is Black History Month in the U.S. so that’s usually when I bring these amazing coloring pages featuring beautiful Black hairstyles and inspirational quotes to my classroom. But you can celebrate Black excellence any time of the year, so use them whenever you want!
Beautiful Black Hair Coloring Page (Click for free coloring page PDF)
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Black History Month Martin Luther King Quote Pages (Click for free coloring page PDF)
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Black History Month Quotes with Designs (Click to be taken to artist’s page)
Yoga Pose Mandala Coloring Pages for Kids
Here’s another amazing collection of affirmation based coloring pages. These floral designs are more of the traditional mandala, and they work great for kids that are little more advanced colorers with better fine motor control.
Plus the add yoga pose in each one makes it great for exploring some new yoga poses with kids and grown ups looking to unwind and engage in mindfulness 🙂
A few favorites are here, just click on the text below to download!
I am Mindful (Click for free coloring page PDF)
I am Peaceful (Click for free coloring page PDF)
I am Confident (Click for free coloring page PDF)
I am Enough (Click for free coloring page PDF)
Ocean Animal Themed Coloring Mandalas
These ocean-themed mandalas are designed to bring good vibes and a sense of calm, promoting relaxation and creativity. Thinking of the ocean waves, be sure to add in some mindfulness breathing exercises before or after your coloring sessions.
Ocean Dream (Click for free coloring page PDF)
Sea Star Mandala (Click for free coloring page PDF)
Free Printable Ocean Mandalas (Click to go to site for free downloads)
Jungle and Rainforest Themed Coloring Mandalas
These jungle-themed mandalas are perfect for bringing a sense of adventure and liveliness to your coloring experience. Add these to a Rainforest Themed kids yoga lesson plan here!
Parrots Coloring Page (Click for Free Coloring Page PDF)
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Jungle Tree Mindfulness Page (Click for Free Coloring Page PDF)
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Elephant Mandala (Click for Free Coloring Page PDF)
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Beautiful free jungle mandalas from Louise M (click to go to her page for free downloads)
Inspirational Quotes Coloring pages
Sometimes we need to de stress and think happy thoughts with a little reminder of where we are going. Use these inspirational quotes coloring sheets to help kids and adults alike to feel mindful and focus on the good vibes.
Don’t forget to add in mindfulness affirmations with your kids or students in the classroom or at home.
Some Days You Have to Create Your Own Sunshine (Click for free coloring page PDF)
Be Grateful, etc Mantras (Click for free coloring page PDF)
It’s Always Darkest before the Dawn (Click for free coloring page PDF)
To the World You May be One Person, but to One Person You May be the World (Click for free coloring page PDF)
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Nature and Flowers Coloring pages
Nature and flowers coloring pages typically feature intricate designs inspired by the beauty of the natural world. These include detailed illustrations of blooming flowers, lush trees, serene landscapes, and other elements found in nature.
Perfect for all ages, these pages provide a calming and creative outlet while celebrating the wonders of the environment around us.
Monstera Leaves (Click for free coloring page PDF)
Pebbles on the Beach (Click for free coloring page PDF)
Flowers and Shells (Click for free coloring page PDF)
Flowers and Leaves (Click for free coloring page PDF)
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Favorite Mindfulness Coloring Books and Mindfulness or Gratitude Journals
Want a fun mindfulness coloring book or a kids mindfulness journal to have at home and on hand?
Here are some of my favorite options:
I use these Silk and Sonder monthly journals (I have for 5 years now!) and each month they send one with a new theme. In the journal along with the monthly calendar, weekly plans, mood and habit trackers you get a mandala coloring page that usually matches the month’s theme.
It’s perfect to have something that I carry out with me include a little mindfulness brain break as well. They have kids journals too!
Themed and guided self-care journals for each month of the year. Progress trackers for habits, goals, moods and more. Easy to use app with meditations and affirmations included in the membership. These journals are more than just a monthly & daily calendar, they promote a mindful way of life.
These are some other fun mindfulness coloring books and journals that you can find to keep on hand at home:
How to Use Mindfulness Coloring with Kids
Coloring is one of the easiest ways to fold a little calm into a busy day. It gives kids something to rest their hands and eyes on, which naturally slows their breathing and settles their minds — no special setup required.
A few ways it fits into real life:
- In the classroom: a great brain break between lessons or a transition activity once they know how to color them carefully and work on it over time.
- At the calm down corner: keep a pile of these handy for kids that need a real reset.
- At home: a screen-free way to wind down after school or before bed.
- Anywhere you need a calm minute: waiting rooms, car rides, restaurants — tuck a few pages and a pouch of pencils in a bag.
To make it a genuinely mindful moment and not just busywork, set it up with a little intention:
- Find a comfortable, low-distraction spot and put the screens away.
- Offer good materials — colored pencils and markers that feel nice in the hand and don’t bleed through.
- Invite kids to notice as they go: How does the page feel under their pencil? Which colors are they drawn to today — and does that match their mood?
That last one is worth leaning into, since colors and feelings are closely linked. If you want to explore it further, here’s a lesson plan on colors and emotions using the book My Many Colored Days.
Stay tuned for more themed mandalas and jungle and rainforest themed coloring sheets for kids (and grown ups) mindfulness coloring pages!
