Bring the joy of Sesame Street to craft time with these 30 cheerful Elmo coloring pages. Perfect for preschoolers and early learners, each printable coloring sheet features kid-friendly line art—great for crayons, markers, or dot markers.
Use them for quiet time, classroom centers, party favors, or a screen-free activity that builds fine motor skills, color recognition, and creativity with everyone’s favorite furry red friend.
This collection covers many fun moments and themes kids love: simple Elmo portraits and close-ups, dancing and singing scenes, reading time with a book, skateboarding with safety gear, sports like baseball, and seasonal pages for Christmas, Halloween, and Easter.
You’ll also spot circle frames, party hats, name-block pages, baby Elmo, beach sand-castle fun, music headphones, and group posters with Big Bird and Cookie Monster. Scroll to explore the full set below, then download and print your favorites to start coloring today!
30 Easy Elmo Coloring Pages – Free to Print and Color
1. Elmo running coloring page
We’re taking a colorful stroll in this first page of our collection of free Elmo coloring pages for kids! Elmo is well known for his bright red color scheme, and you could color him to retain this look or maybe go for some unique colors to create your own Elmo variation!
2. Elmo Sesame Street smiling printable
This coloring page features a cute Elmo who loves to play and have fun. Elmo is a popular toy that can talk, sing, dance, and even learn from you. It has a round body, two legs, and a big head with two eyes and a mouth. His fur can be any color you like, so you can use your favorite colors to make him look amazing. Maybe you can draw some accessories or toys for him to play with. We would love to see your creative ideas, so be sure to share your finished pages on our Facebook page.
3. Printable Elmo with a smile
It’s time for Elmo’s close-up! We have a good look at Elmo’s face in this one, and you can once again decide whether to go for his normal color scheme or create a new look for him. As mentioned earlier, he is usually colored with bright red fur and an orange nose, so you can use those colors if you wish for him to look screen-accurate.
4. Elmo singing coloring page
There is another fun pose for you to color with this third image. It almost looks as if he should be holding something in the hand on the right, and there are so many possibilities for what it could be. Maybe you could draw an object into his hand to show what he may be holding. What kinds of objects can you think of to add to this image?
5. A friendly-looking Elmo coloring page
Elmo is having a blast in this next page of our collection of Elmo coloring pages for kids. He is a furry friend with a big smile and a friendly personality. He is showing his excitement with his mouth open. You can color him in his usual red color or try something different to make him stand out. You can also add some details to the background, such as stars, flowers, or balloons. What do you think Elmo is so happy about? Maybe he just learned something new or made a new friend.
6. Elmo going to school coloring page
In this sixth page, it looks like Elmo is on his way to class! Many kids hate having to head to school, but Elmo seems to be feeling pretty okay about the prospect. There are some great details such as his book and backpack that you can use to add some color variety to the image. Which colors do you think you will use for the book and the backpack?
7. Elmo jumping around printable
Our next Elmo coloring sheet shows this happy character in a joyful dance! We’ve mentioned what a happy character Elmo always is, and it is pretty common to see him enjoying a happy dance as he is here. We think it would be fun to add some colorful details to the background of this one to highlight the joyful atmosphere of the scene. Where do you think Elmo could be dancing here?
8. Cute Elmo coloring sheet
This Elmo coloring page is perfect for fans of this furry monster who loves to laugh and play. He is smiling wide and showing his tongue, as if he is ready to have some fun. What do you think he is going to do next? Maybe he is going to sing a song, or tell a joke, or play with his friends. Don’t forget to add some details to the background, too. You could even draw some stars, flowers, or balloons.
9. Elmo Sesame Street wallpaper to color
This next page would make for a great Elmo-themed poster for your room! He is inside some circles while giving a big wave, and it’s a really fun image to look at. The details of the circles around him also allow for some awesome colors around Elmo himself. There are so many ways to color this one in, and we will be interested to see what you choose!
10. Elmo Sesame Street sitting on the ground
Even though Elmo is usually happy and excited, he looks particularly excited in this next image. He seems to be seeing something that is really pleasing to him, and you can only wonder what it could be! You could show us what you think he could be looking at by drawing some background details or clues to what his surroundings could be.
11. Elmo grinning broadly
Elmo has a big smile on his face and is waving hello to us. He is wearing a t-shirt and has big feet. What color do you think his t-shirt should be? You can add some patterns or designs to it. How about his fur? Do you want to make it light blue, dark blue, or maybe a different color altogether? We’re curious to see how you color elmo in this free printable page.
12. Elmo looking serious
For this next picture, Elmo is drawn in a more exaggerated and adorable style. This may be drawn in a less detailed style to the previous pictures, but it really manages to capture his character brilliantly. If we were coloring this portrayal of Elmo, we would use some bright, flat colors to suit the cartoony look. Do you think you will go for a similar look?
13. Elmo emerging from a tunnel
This next Elmo coloring printable is a fun and creative scene! Elmo is popping out of a hole, and it makes for a really pleasant surprise. In fact, if we were coloring this one, we would write ‘surprise’ in big bold, colorful letters above him. What else can you think of that would go well with this picture?
14. Elmo cruising on a skateboard
It’s time for an action-packed picture with this next one! Elmo is riding a skateboard here, and it looks like he is pulling off an awesome move here. This is another one where there are tons of smaller details to color, and these would include the skateboard, helmet and kneepads he is wearing. This is definitely one you can spend a lot of time having some coloring fun with!
15. An adorable Sesame Street Elmo coloring printable
This coloring sheet features a cute and cuddly Elmo. He has a round body covered with fur, a big nose, and two black eyes. He is smiling happily and seems to be enjoying himself. What do you think he likes to do? I would use brown, gold, orange colors to make him look even more adorable. Don’t forget to share your finished page with us on Facebook or Instagram. We would love to see your masterpiece.
16. Elmo carrying something
We have another image that shows Elmo in a position that could indicate he is holding something. There are so many fun objects and details you could draw for him to hold here, so let your imagination run wild and show us what you would add to finish off the scene.
17. Happy Birthday Elmo coloring page
It’s party time in this next image! With the party hat Elmo is wearing here, this image would make for a great birthday card or poster once you have added some color to it. We think that some bright, vibrant colors would be perfect for this one, but that is just one way you could go about coloring him in. What are some other color approaches you can think of?
18. Elmo playing baseball
Step up to the plate for some coloring fun with this next page we have for you! Elmo is in the middle of a baseball game here, and he seems to be having a great time as well. If you have a favorite baseball team, maybe you could use their colors for his uniform here!
19. Elmo waving coloring printable
We have another picture that would make for a great poster for you to color! If we were working on this one, we would use some bright, solid colors for the circle around him as well as the background. Do you think that is how you would like to color this one in?
20. Elmo Sesame Street teaching spelling
It’s time for the final Elmo coloring sheet we have for you, and here he is posed with some blocks that spell out his name! We think it would look great if you used a different color scheme for each block, as that would help to make the image look really vibrant and fun. We can’t wait to see how you color this one!
21. Baby big bird cookie monster and Elmo to color
Star power! Color Elmo with Big Bird and Cookie Monster on a poster-style page sprinkled with stars. Perfect for group activities and character fans.
22. Baby Elmo coloring page for kids
Adorable baby Elmo sits surrounded by stars in this gentle, easy coloring page. Large spaces and simple shapes are perfect for tiny hands.
23. Christmas-themed Elmo coloring sheet
Celebrate the season with Elmo surrounded by gift boxes and a Christmas tree. Print the PDF to make a festive holiday coloring project for kids.
24. Coloring page of Halloween-themed Elmo
Elmo dresses up for Halloween on a starry background in this themed coloring page. Add pumpkins, candy, or a spooky moon to complete the scene. alt="Printable page to color featuring Elmo dressed-up for Halloween with stars all around him" width="1000" height="1400" />
25. Dancing Elmo coloring page
Color Elmo dancing with big headphones as stars sparkle around him. It’s a fun music-themed coloring page that invites custom playlists and patterns.
26. Easter-themed Elmo coloring page
Elmo puts on bunny ears and carries a basket of eggs in this cheerful Easter coloring page. Kids can color pastels, add flowers, or draw a spring sky.
27. Easy outline of Elmo to color for preschoolers
Friendly and bright, this coloring page shows Elmo sitting and waving among stars. The simple layout makes it a speedy, satisfying craft.
28. Elmo and friends coloring page
Bring the neighborhood together with an Elmo and friends coloring page filled with stars. Great for classroom walls, playrooms, or party tables.
29. Smiling Elmo coloring picture for preschoolers
Elmo poses with a big smile on a starry scene that’s easy to color. Print the PDF and let kids add extra shapes, borders, or glitter glue.
30. Summer-themed Elmo at the beach to color
Head to the shore with Elmo building a sandcastle in this sunny coloring page. Children can draw shells, waves, or beach toys to finish the picture.Similar to Elmo coloring pages:
After You Color Your Elmo Coloring Pages
- Turn art into keepsakes: Make bookmarks, greeting cards, gift tags, or a mini “My Elmo Book.”
- Decorate and display: Create a bulletin board, bedroom gallery, or classroom wall of finished Elmo pictures.
- Skill-building add-ons: Write letters, numbers, or sight words in the stars and backgrounds for extra practice.
- Sensory and craft ideas: Try cotton balls for “fur,” glitter glue for stars, or dot markers for playful patterns.
- Laminate for reuse: Turn pages into dry-erase mats, placemats, or chore/reward charts.
- Storytelling prompts: Sequence a few pages (reading, dancing, celebrating) and have kids narrate the story.