Who's celebrating New Year's here? A girl and a penguin have decorated their igloo with fairy lights. This igloo coloring page is made of clear geometric shapes – perfect coloring for kids. Just print it for free.
Why this igloo is so easy to color
The igloo is built from big rectangles and arches, almost like a building-block house. A string of round bulbs stretches across the dome, and each one can be colored on its own. A round penguin with flippers and a pointy beak stands on the left, and a girl with chin-length hair, mittens and boots on the right. All the shapes have clean, even lines, which makes neat coloring easy.
🖨️ Step by Step: How to Print It Best
Click “Print” on the right, or download the image or PDF.
Letter or A4 in portrait, scaling set to “Fit to page” – the picture fits the sheet perfectly.
Regular printer paper is fine for colored pencils; for paint, use thicker paper (65–110 lb).
Grab your crayons and go – then give the finished picture a spot on the fridge!
Igloos and penguins – do they go together?
Igloos are snow houses traditionally built by the Inuit in the Arctic, often as a shelter while traveling. They are made of firm snow blocks stacked in a spiral to form a dome. Snow keeps warmth in really well, so inside it's much warmer than out in the icy wind. Penguins, however, live in the Southern Hemisphere, for example in Antarctica – so in real life they'd never stand next to an igloo. But on a coloring page, they're welcome to celebrate New Year's together!
Ideas with the igloo picture
Color the bulbs with neon markers and hang the picture in the window so the lights almost glow. Next time it snows, try building a mini igloo out of snowballs.
Color ideas for the igloo
An ice igloo doesn't have to be plain white.
Color the blocks in turns of light blue, turquoise and white.
A different color for each bulb looks really festive.
Black back, white belly and an orange beak.
A red or purple outfit pops against the cool igloo.
When to use this coloring page
A picture for cold days and warm thoughts.
A calm activity at a family-friendly celebration.
Great for talking about the North and South Poles and their animals.
Rectangles, circles and arches are easy to name.
Colored and cut out, it makes a sweet window decoration.
Polar facts for kids
Little facts about igloos and penguins.
Igloos are built from firm blocks of snow.
Snow holds in heat, so it's warmer inside than outside.
Penguins live in the Southern Hemisphere.
Polar bears live in the Arctic around the North Pole.
More winter nights and New Year's mornings
The Winter Night & New Year's Morning group also has sledding, a snowy cabin with fireworks and a New Year's sunrise.
❄️ More from “Winter Night & New Year's Morning”:
Your Benefits at PureSketchy:
- Clear shapes: Geometric spaces are easy to fill.
- Naming shapes: Practice circles, arches and rectangles playfully.
- Pattern play: The ice blocks invite kids to invent color patterns.
- Animal facts: Penguin and igloo spark curiosity about the poles.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What age is this coloring page for?
This page suits kids about 5 to 8: the shapes are clear and well separated, but all the ice blocks and bulbs take a bit of patience.
Is the download free?
Yes, all coloring pages on PureSketchy are 100% free for personal use, preschools, and schools.
What should we color it with?
Markers work great for the clean shapes, and colored pencils are nice for soft blues on the igloo.
Is there a German version?
Yes! You can find the German version at Iglu mit Lichterkette.