Things get really creative in our Number Safari today! We're using our pencils to... color pencils! This number 16 coloring page is a fantastic exercise for preschool and kindergarten kids learning to grasp bigger quantities in a playful way.
Why counting with colored pencils works so well
Kids love their pencils — that makes them an especially motivating object to count. Counting 16 colored pencils while thinking of their own pencil box connects learning to a familiar everyday item.
Familiar pencils are especially motivating for counting
Counting 16 objects builds stamina and memory
Thin pencils and the curve of the 6 train the hand
Feels like creative art time, not a math lesson
🖨️ Step by step: how to print it perfectly
Click "Print Now" and set your printer to black & white — it saves ink!
Use thicker paper (28-32 lb) with markers so color doesn't bleed through
Before coloring, count the real pencils from your own box together
Coloring each pencil in its own actual color reinforces color names too
🖍️ Did you know? Number 16 in everyday life
While the coloring happens, it's the perfect moment for a few fun facts about the number 16:
Some pencil sets have exactly 16 or more colors
16 is simply made up of 10 and 6
A 16th birthday is considered a special milestone in many places
16 pencils are enough to mix many rainbow shades
16 is a square number: 4 times 4 equals exactly 16
The more pencils, the more there is to experiment with
🎨 Creative tip: the colorful pencil box
In the Number Safari, each of the 16 pencils can get its very own color! How about a pencil in gold or silver? Your child can also try coloring the pencils in rainbow order. That turns the number 16 into a colorful palette full of possibilities. 🖍️
✍️ Writing tip: how to draw the number 16
Draw a straight line from top to bottom
Start at the top next to it, curve down, and finish with a small loop
1 and 6 side by side make the colorful number 16
🎨 What colors suit the pencils?
Here are our favorite color ideas for little artists:
All pencils in rainbow order, one after another
A few pencils in metallic tones for extra sparkle
Every pencil a completely random, surprising color
Soft pink, mint and lilac — gentle and playful
📅 When does the number 16 coloring page fit best?
A perfect fit for shopping for a new pencil box
Perfect for the math corner – free to print again and again
Screen-free entertainment for a gray afternoon
Print ahead of time and pack it for flights, trains or waiting rooms
Your benefits at PureSketchy:
- Thick outlines: Maximum support for preschoolers learning to color inside the lines.
- Free to print: Every page in the Number Safari is available instantly, no sign-up.
- Virus-safe & fast: Instant access to optimized WebP images.
- Thoughtfully designed: Clear number shapes and unmistakable quantities to prepare for school.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What age is this page suitable for?
Number 16 with colored pencils is especially suited for preschool and kindergarten kids practicing bigger quantities.
Does the download cost anything?
No, every coloring page on PureSketchy is 100% free for personal use, preschools, and schools.
Which pens work best?
For the thin pencil shapes we recommend thinner markers or fine crayons.
Are there more numbers to color?
Yes! Our Number Safari has every number from 0 to 20 free to print.
Is there a German version?
Yes, this page is also available in German as Zahl 16 Ausmalbild.