Friendly Ghost Coloring Page
Toddler · 2–3A cheerful little ghost waving both arms, with big dark eyes, rosy cheeks and a round 'ooh' mouth. The body is one large shape with a wavy hem, which makes it one of the easiest Halloween pages to finish, and it quietly answers the question every small child has about ghosts: they do not have to be white. Purple, blue or rainbow ghosts are all allowed here. A gentle choice for children who find Halloween a bit much. Print it on A4 or US Letter, or color it online with tap-to-fill.
A ghost that is glad to see you
Ghosts are the Halloween figure most likely to worry a three-year-old, which is exactly why this one waves, blushes and looks mildly surprised. A child who has coloured a ghost with pink cheeks is a child who has decided for themselves that ghosts are not frightening — a much more durable conclusion than being told so.
The body is one large shape with a wavy hem, and the arms are small bumps on each side. There is almost nothing to go wrong, which makes it a good page for a child who is tired, or new to colouring, or both.
What colour is a ghost?
Ask before handing over the crayons. Most children say white and then realise white crayon does nothing on white paper — a small, useful discovery about how colour works. The better answer is any colour at all: a pale blue ghost, a lilac one, a rainbow one. The three stars in the sky give a second, easier job if the ghost is finished quickly.
Frequently asked questions
- My child is scared of ghosts. Will this help?
- It often does. Colouring gives a child control over the thing that worries them, and this ghost is drawn to be as friendly as possible. Let them choose the colours and name it.
- How do you colour a white ghost on white paper?
- Use a very pale colour such as light blue or lavender, or colour the night sky dark so the white ghost stands out against it.