Hedgehog Coloring Pages
Hedgehog coloring pages with spiky hedgehogs curled in leaves, sniffing through gardens and snuggled in nests. Simple outlines suit toddlers, and detailed pages with many spines suit older kids and adults.
Very simple hedgehog coloring pages ages 2-4
Easy hedgehog coloring pages ages 3-6
Medium hedgehog coloring pages ages 6-10
Detailed hedgehog coloring pages ages 10+ and adults
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Hedgehogs are a lovely fall theme because wild hedgehogs in Europe hibernate through winter in nests of leaves. Kids are fascinated that a hedgehog rolls into a ball when it feels scared. Real hedgehogs have brown and cream spines with a pale or brown face. Pet hedgehogs, the African pygmy kind, are often lighter.
Spines look best with short, quick lines. Color the body tan, then flick brown and dark brown pencil strokes outward. Adding orange and red leaves around the hedgehog makes an easy fall page.
Fun facts to share while you color
- A hedgehog rolls into a spiky ball when it feels scared.
- A baby hedgehog is called a hoglet.
- Wild hedgehogs in Europe hibernate through the winter.
- Hedgehogs come out mostly at night to look for food.
- Hedgehogs eat beetles, worms and other small creatures.
Ways to use these hedgehog pages
- Glue real fall leaves or torn paper leaves around the hedgehog for an autumn collage.
- Snip short cuts in brown paper and glue it on for touchable spines.
- Make a paper plate hedgehog with the colored face in front and spines around the rim.
- Talk about which animals hibernate and draw a cozy winter nest for the hedgehog.
Questions parents and teachers ask
What colors are real hedgehogs?
Wild hedgehogs have brown spines with cream tips and a brown face. Pet hedgehogs can be lighter, from cream and white to salt and pepper.
Why are hedgehogs a fall coloring theme?
Wild hedgehogs build leaf nests and hibernate in winter, so they pair well with autumn leaves, harvest and animal hibernation lessons.
How should kids color hedgehog spines?
Color the body a light tan, then add short brown strokes going out from the body. Colored pencils work better than crayons for fine spines.
