Christmas Elf and Sleigh Fun Coloring Pages

Coloring page story

The elves had polished the sleigh until it shone like a candy cane. But when Santa hopped in for a test ride, there was a tiny sound. Squeak-eak-eak!

"Hmm," said Santa. "That squeak is too loud. It might wake the children."

An elf named Pip scurried underneath the sleigh with a little oil can shaped like a mouse. He found the spot on the runner that was making the noise. Drip, drop. He put a tiny drop of magic North Pole oil on it.

Santa hopped in again. He bounced up and down. Bounce, bounce. Silence! Not a single squeak. "Hooray for Pip!" shouted all the elves, and the sleigh was ready to fly silently through the night.

Coloring page Age Appropriateness

The playful, anthropomorphic oil can and the clear, simple shapes of the elf and sleigh are engaging for 3-5 year olds. The large, distinct areas make it easy for them to color within the lines and feel a sense of accomplishment.

Coloring Page Coloring Instructions

Wow, can you find the little elf, Pip? He's helping Santa! The sleigh is a very big space. You could make it a beautiful red, a magical gold, or even cover it with rainbow stripes! What color is Pip's elf suit? Don't forget his funny, mouse-shaped oil can. Have fun making the sleigh ready for its silent flight!

Coloring Page Printing Tips

Print this on landscape orientation to give the sleigh its full, grand effect. Using a good quality print setting will ensure the bold lines of the sleigh and the finer details of the elf are both perfectly clear for coloring.

Recommended Tools

Crayons are excellent for this page, allowing for broad strokes on the sleigh and more careful coloring on the elf. This is a great page to practice holding a crayon correctly. Make sure the crayon tips aren't too sharp to avoid accidental pokes.