Grateful Coloring Pages | Free PDF Printables

Welcome to our ever-growing collection of grateful coloring pages. Each free printable PDF features reminders to be thankful including: gratitude quotes, positive affirmations, and mantras of thankfulness.

This set of grateful coloring sheets will encourage you to appreciate everything you have, whether you're looking for a zero prep craft for Thanksgiving or just want to work on having a more positive mindset each day.

Free Printable Gratitude Coloring Pages

For this collection, we illustrated flowers, nature scenes, repetitive patterns, and simple doodles along with our favorite quotes about being grateful.

While we designed many of these gratitude quotes to color in for kids of all ages, we've also included designs with intricate details for teens and adults, too. Print some to use as a gentle reminder to appreciate the little (and big!) things in life.

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Gather your markers, colored pencils, and gel pens to color something beautiful. Happy coloring!

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Craft Ideas to Make With Grateful Coloring Pages

Turn our grateful coloring pages into art that celebrates appreciation for the little things in life. 

Grab your favorite art supplies and let’s craft something meaningful together!

1. Hunt for Happiness

Organize a scavenger hunt that leads participants on a journey of reflection.

Color various illustrations from our grateful coloring pages. 

On one full sheet, use a marker to draw a map of your house, garden, or classroom. Include crosses at locations where participants will find clues.

Cut out small rectangles from your other coloring design and write the clues on the back. Hide the clues at the hidden sites. 

Create another of our fun craft activities and use this as the prize!

This thankful trail is a beautiful way to spend quality time together as a family or as a fun Thanksgiving activity. 

2. Folded Thanks

Use paper art to show someone how much you appreciate their presence and support.

Choose a coloring page design with enough detail and fill it with a rainbow of colors. 

Cut the page into squares (6 x 6 inches) and follow these origami instructions to fold them into a heart. 

Write a personal note of thanks on each cute creation and show some love on Valentine's Day or the last day of school.

3. Reflective Reminders

Fill your mirror with positive self-talk phrases and reminders of happy memories.  

Color your designs and cut them into strips or shapes that fit around the border of a mirror. 

Use double-sided tape to secure the pieces onto the mirror's frame.

Place the mirror in your bedroom or bathroom and enjoy a daily dose of positive vibes.

4. Wheel of Wonders

This interactive wheel offers a creative spin on expressing gratitude and positive thoughts. 

Fill the appreciation coloring sheets with vivid colors. Then, cut out a circle from cardboard and glue your design on top. (Trace around a large plate or bowl if you need help drawing the circle.)

Cut an arrow out of cardstock to serve as the spinner and attach using a brad. 

Divide the circle into sections and write a gratitude quote, positive affirmation, or random act of kindness in each. 

5. Thanksgiving Tree of Thanks

Create a stunning centerpiece that brings the spirit of Thanksgiving to your table.

Gather branches to form the base of your tree and place them in a vase.

Color a gratitude coloring page or a detailed mandala and then cut leaf shapes out of the paper. Write messages of thanks on each one. 

Punch a hole at the top of each leaf and tie them to the branches using string or ribbon. 

Place the sculpture on your dining table and encourage everyone to give thanks for their blessings and enjoy a happy Thanksgiving!

6. Grateful Gifting

Turn your free printable gratitude coloring pages into unique gift wrap that shows your sense of appreciation.

Color the pages in vibrant colors and patterns, incorporating gratitude quotes and illustrations. 

Then, simply wrap the gift as you normally would. Add a ribbon or bow for a finishing touch.

Use the personalized wrapping paper for a special Mother's Day or Grandparent's Day gift.

7. Messages of Mindfulness

Spread kindness and acknowledge achievements with these delightful fortune cookies. 

Fill your thankful coloring pages with beautiful shades and cut them into circles. (Trace around a small bowl measuring around 4 inches across.)

Fold each circle in half and use a small amount of glue to hold it in place, without gluing the edge completely. 

Write a message expressing kind thoughts or thanks on a small slip of paper. Slide this into the folded circle. 

Then, pinch the corners of your circle and shape them into a fortune cookie shape. Follow this origami video tutorial for step-by-step instructions. 

These pretty paper cookies are perfect for Chinese New Year celebrations or as part of a bundle of gratitude activities.

8. Hanging Happiness

Create a piece of wall art that celebrates creativity and appreciation for life’s blessings. 

Color various sheets of paper with illustrations representing thankfulness.

Join these designs together with tape to create one large piece of artwork. 

Use markers or gel pens to write inspirational quotes across the collage.

Hang the wall art in a common area or classroom, making it an ever-present reminder to embrace gratitude. 

Insert a photo that represents a moment or person you're grateful for and give to your BFF on National Friendship Day.

9. Puzzle Pieces of Praise

Celebrate friendships or family connections with these personalized jigsaw pieces. 

Color your gratitude coloring pages and cut them into puzzle piece shapes. Write messages of appreciation on the back of each piece. 

Laminate the cutouts for durability. 

Give out your tokens of gratitude to significant people in your life, showing them how they fit into your life's puzzle.

10. Banner of Blessings

Create a sense of belonging and mindfulness in your classroom with this collaborative craft.

Have children color a variety of heartwarming illustrations. Try pictures of hearts, dogs, or friendship. 

Lay out a large strip of construction paper or join multiple sheets together. Glue the coloring sheets side-by-side to create the banner. 

Provide markers and encourage kids to write what they're grateful for on the banner. 

Hang the artwork for Mental Health Day events or at Thanksgiving time to foster good vibes.

11. Thankful Thoughts Jar

Remember meaningful moments from each day by making a gratitude jar. 

Select a clean, empty mason jar. (Old pasta jars work well.)

Spend time coloring your chosen design, focusing on your feelings in the present moment.

Cut the colored page into small, decorative pieces. 

Glue these pieces to the jar using Mod Podge, creating a mosaic effect.

Each day, write down something you're thankful for on a slip of paper and drop it into the jar. 

This jar is an excellent therapeutic tool for social-emotional learning, serving as a gentle reminder to focus on the positives.

12. Framed Affections

Capture moments of gratitude with this decorative photo frame. 

Use your favorite crayons or coloring pencils to complete your chosen designs. 

Trim the pages into strips or small sections to fit around the outside of a photo frame. 

Glue your colored pieces around the frame, adding quotes of thankfulness around the edges. 

13. Heartfelt Handouts

Craft 3D gratitude cards with uplifting messages. 

Select and color free gratitude coloring pages using bright colors. 

Cut out quotes and other elements from these pages and use them to decorate a blank card.

Add foam spacers to give the layers of paper a 3D effect. 

Write a message of thanks or love in the card before giving it to someone special.