Online coloring pages are a great, free way to entertain your children. Many websites offer coloring pages and printable activities for children that are free for anyone with a computer, internet access and a printer.

Kids' coloring pages printed from cyberspace have become an alternative to coloring books purchased in the store. The diverseness of topics in coloring pages are as broad as the entertainment venue our children are immersed in. Virtually every animated cartoon character has a website with free printables or coloring pages as a bonus. Teachers and parents can also rely on the internet as a resource for educational coloring pages. Children can be taught their colors, the alphabet, numbers, the seasons, and have holiday traditions reinforced, as well as religious instruction fostered in Sunday School or at home.

Coloring pages are a great way to entertain children during travel or on a rainy day. Once a child has grasped the basics, they may color to their heart's content with very little supervision required by parents. In addition to occupying a child's time and imagination, handling crayons can prepare a child's brain and hands for skills required to learn handwriting. While an adult may feel the sky must always be blue and the grass green, a child will experiment with all of the colors. Be sure to show pride in your child's creation and reserve a spot on the refrigerator for their best works of art.

About the Author

The author of this article, Michelle Patelle, is a church teaching volunteer and a mother of two preschool children who love coloring. She invites you to visit an list of Christian coloring pages at http://jesuscoloringpages.org.