Maple leaf coloring page: a leaf drawn in thick, bold black outlines on white. Parts to color: stem.

EasyAges 3–5

Maple leaf coloring page: a leaf drawn in clean black outlines on white. Parts to color: stem.

MediumAges 6–8

Maple Leaf Coloring Page with Five Veins

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Only two spaces are drawn on this maple leaf coloring page: the leaf itself and the short stem with a rounded end that hangs below it. Five veins fan out from near the base, one straight up, two out to the side tips and two curving down, and they work as soft guides for coloring the leaf in sections.

The leaf stands upright with five main tips: a tall one at the top, a wide one on each side and a smaller one at each lower corner, with little points along the edge in between. That zigzag edge is where coloring slows down. On the easy version that edge is traced in bold lines that are hard to miss, for ages 3 to 5, and the standard version follows it in finer lines for ages 6 to 8. Left at 100 percent, the A4 or US Letter file keeps the leaf centered with an even margin.

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Frequently asked questions

Which maple leaf page should a young child use?

The easy page. Its thick lines make the zigzag edge easy to see, and the shapes are the same size as on the standard page.

Can the veins be colored as separate parts?

No. They are lines inside the leaf, so the leaf and the stem stay the only two spaces. The veins still give loose sections, for example a different shade between each pair.

What colors look like a real maple leaf?

Red, orange and yellow suit autumn, often blended on one leaf. Green works for summer, and a brown stem finishes it.

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