A throwback to the last Halloween: Wherever you looked, you saw ghosts, vampires, and of course, skeletons grinning at you. While ghosts and vampires don’t exist, skeletons surely do, but not the way filmmakers portray them in movies, cartoons, and television. Skeletons form a crucial part of the body of living beings. An adult human skeleton contains 206 bones, which help provide structure and balance to the body.
Here is how you introduce your little one to skeletons, without scaring them out of their wits! We have compiled a list of some of the best skeleton coloring pages to introduce your kids to the concept of skeletons in a fun way.
Popular Skeleton Coloring Pages
Our skeleton coloring pages will entertain your kids to no end. Print them out and get your kids to experience Halloween outside of Halloween while developing their fine motor skills and coloring abilities.
1. Human Skeleton
Has your kid started learning life science? Help them learn the inside and outside of the human body with our human skeleton worksheet. The coloring page requires kids to identify the different parts of the human skeleton and then check for the answer. The coloring page would work best after teaching and acquainting your child with the bones found in the body. You can then hand over the human skeleton coloring page to them to see how much they remember. It will also improve your kid’s memory and skeletal system vocabulary.
2. Human Skull
We have a simple skeleton coloring page of a human skull. The skull is a skeletal structure in the head that supports the face and forms the protective cavity for the brain. Just like the skulls of most vertebrates, a human’s skull protects the brain from injury. A skull has two main parts- the mandible and the cranium. The human skull also contains openings like the foramina, which allow blood vessels and nerves to leave or enter the skull. A fascinating feature of the skull is that it has 44 separate bony elements at birth, but fuses into a solid bone as growth occurs.
3. Skull And Roses
We have featured a neat and detailed skeleton coloring page of a skull and roses. The skull is considered a celebration of mortality and death. In ancient times, skulls were drawn in black on graves for a gloomy effect. But skull and roses have an entirely different connotation. It represents the contrast between life and death or decay and beauty. It symbolizes the duality that brings the struggle between good and evil, and beauty and ugliness to mind.
4. T-Rex Skeleton
One of our skeleton pictures to color will be a good ancient history lesson for your kid. It features the skeleton of a T-Rex or Tyrannosaurus Rex. Earlier, most skeletons were discovered in the form of fossils. William Parker found the first complete T-Rex skeleton in 1958. The full skeleton gave the scientist an idea about how big the dinosaur was. You may be surprised to learn that most depictions of dinosaurs in TV series and movies are inaccurate. So, share some genuine and interesting facts about the T-Rex and other dinosaurs with your child.
5. Minecraft Skeleton
Is your kid a fan of Minecraft? Our Minecraft skeleton coloring page will delight them. If you are unaware of this game, here is a little gist. Minecraft is a sandbox video game created by Markus Persson, a Swedish programmer. The game allows players to construct buildings out of textured cubes. In Minecraft, skeletons are undead and hostile mobs equipped with bows. These creepy creatures can breed almost anything in the overworld at a light of 7.
6. Halloween Skeleton
Halloween, also known as All Hallows Eve, is the day of honoring the dead, and the skeleton is one of the core figures in the celebration. You’ll be surprised to learn that the skeleton is not used scarily. It adds fun and a ‘bone’ chilling excitement to the celebration. On the coloring page, a skeleton is saying hello to your kid. There is also a cat seated on the fence. It seems that the skeleton has come out of the coffin to attend the Halloween party. So, tell your kid to make the party more memorable by adding color to this Halloween skeleton coloring page.
7. Join The Bones Of The Skeleton
Spark your kid’s interest in science with our join-the-bones coloring page. First and foremost, tell your kid to color the parts of the skeletal system. After coloring, tell them to cut from the dotted lines. Now, your kid has to assemble the bones of the skeletal system and stick to the white card stock. Children can even use sequins, glitter, or markers to make the skeleton coloring sheet stand out.
8. Skeleton Of Pirate
The pirate finally gets what he was searching for, but unfortunately, it’s too late. The treasure is of no use to him now. We believe that he is guarding the wealth on behalf of his successors. A pirate skeleton is believed to be a spooky pirate ghost who lacks willpower. These former pirates float along the corridors as mindless killing machines. And even after their death, these ghosts appear in signature pirate clothes. This skeleton pirate coloring page can be intimidating for toddlers and preschoolers, so give it to older kids instead.
9. Mummy And Skeleton
Who let the mummy out of the tomb? And what is he doing with the plaster? Let’s teach your kid about mummification and the mechanism behind it with our mummy and skeleton coloring page. A mummy is a deceased animal or human whose organs, and skin were preserved by accidental or intentional exposure to very low humidity, extreme cold, chemicals, or lack of air. Though mummies are found all over the world, a majority are found in Egypt, most of which are of cats. It is believed the ancient Egyptian mummies formed naturally because of the environmental conditions in which they were buried.
10. Skeleton Playing Tennis
A skeleton playing tennis! In what world does this happen? Only the wild imagination of your kid can help make sense of the picture. However, kids rarely look for sense while coloring. So hand over the skeleton coloring sheet to your child and tell them to come up with a story as they color.
11. Catrina
Catrina or the Skeleton Doll is an essential part of the Day of the Dead celebration. It was created by Hose Guadalupe Posada in 1910. It later became an iconic Mexican figure, representing death and how the Mexicans face it. This year, instead of a Catrina doll, give your daughter a Catrina coloring page. It depicts a girl dressed in a gown and hat befitting the style of her time. When your kid has finished coloring the page, glue it to a popsicle stick or hang it up for decoration.
12. Rockstar Skeleton
Some skeletons are creepy, and some are scary, but one of our skeletons just wants to jam. Color in this rockstar skeleton as he gives his best performance on stage. And he is full of swag. Did you notice the mop of hair on his head? We’re sure your kid will have a great time spinning, juggling, and singing a few lines with this skeleton. Make sure your kid colors the stereo of this Rockstar too!
13. Samukai
We have a skeleton coloring sheet of Samukai, one of the antagonists in Ninjago. This fearsome Sulkin general with four arms was the Underworld king until Lord Garmadon took over his title. Despite this, Samukai retained a high position in the Underworld hierarchy as a Sulkin General of Fire and Garmadon lieutenant. Samukai has a large head and four arms. He wears a plate of the General of the Skeleton Army. In the battle with the Ninjago, Samukai wields not one, or two, but four daggers with tiny skulls on the hilts.
14. Potato Head
Can you or your kid guess who is on this coloring page? Yes, it’s Mr. Potato Head. But why has he painted himself as a skeleton? Is he heading to a Halloween party? We think he is! Mr. Potato Head is one of the major characters in the Toy Story Franchise. He is a crabby and moody toy based on Mr. Potato Head from Playskool. Mr. Potato Head appears cynical, sarcastic, and jealous, but deep down inside, he has a heart of gold. He can go even to limitless lengths to save his friends. Mr. Potato Head even has a unique ability to separate his body parts.
15. Skeleton Of A Fish
Who left the skeleton after devouring the whole fish? Maybe your kid knows the answer. Tell them to color this skeleton in any color that they like, and while they color, share this fun fact. In fish, there are two types of skeletal systems — the exoskeleton, the stable outer shell, and the endoskeleton, which supports the body structure. The skeleton of a fish is made of cartilage or bones. The main features of the fish, like the fins and fin rays, have no direct connection with the spine. They are supported just by the muscles.
We’re confident that our skeleton coloring pages will bring a wide grin to your kid’s face. These coloring pages are fun and educational at the same time. So, what are you waiting for? Download and print these free printable skeleton coloring pages for your child and get them started!
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