Colour by Number for Kids

Tap a colour, tap a number, watch a picture come alive! A free calm-creative game for kids aged 3-10 with 48+ pictures across 8 themes.

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Colour by Number for Kids banner A butterfly outline half-coloured by number with a palette of swatches underneath. Paint by Number! Tap a colour · Tap a region 1 2 3 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

🎯 How to Play

  1. Choose a Picture

    Pick from 48+ pictures across 8 themes — animals, space, food, nature, fairytales, dinosaurs, holidays, and vehicles.

  2. Pick a Colour

    Tap a colour swatch in the palette. The matching number lights up across the picture.

  3. Tap a Numbered Region

    Tap any region with that number — it fills with the chosen colour instantly.

  4. Take Your Time

    There is no clock. Kids can stop, sip water, and come back — progress is saved.

  5. Finish & Sticker Up

    Completing the picture earns 1-3 stars and a sticker for the album.

⭐ Difficulty Tiers

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Beginner
Ages 3-5
4-8 regions per picture.

Big regions, soft palette, clear numbers — perfect for first colourists.
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Intermediate
Ages 5-7
10-25 regions.

More detail, more colours, more satisfying reveals.
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Masterpiece
Ages 7-10
35+ regions.

Detailed compositions for kids who love a long, satisfying paint session.

✨ Game Features

48+ Pictures

A curated library of vector pictures across 8 themes — refreshed regularly with new art.

Smart Palette

Each picture has its own kid-friendly palette of 4 to 12 colours — never overwhelming.

No Timer

Calm pacing — kids work at their own speed without streak pressure or a ticking clock.

Auto-Save

Progress is saved on every tap so kids can pick up exactly where they left off.

Sticker Album

Finishing a picture unlocks a sticker — a satisfying low-pressure reward loop.

Works Offline

Install as a PWA and Colour by Number stays playable anywhere — no signal required.

🧠 Skills Kids Practice

Number Recognition

Matching swatch numbers to regions reinforces 1-12 recognition without flashcards.

Colour Matching

Children learn colour names and how palettes feel together as they paint.

Calm Focus

A no-timer, no-pressure design supports regulated, quiet play sessions.

Creative Expression

Finishing each picture is a small creative win — confidence that carries off-screen.

🗂 Picture Themes

Animals
Space
Food
Nature
Fairytales
Dinosaurs
Holidays
Vehicles

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colour by Number free?

Yes. Completely free with no ads, no sign-up, no in-app purchases.

What age is it for?

Designed for kids aged 3-10. Beginner pictures have 4-8 regions; Masterpiece pictures have 35+.

Is there a timer?

No. Children paint at their own pace. Progress saves on every tap.

Does it work offline?

Yes. After loading once, it runs offline through the PlayPuzzle Kids PWA.

Ready to Paint? 🎨

Free, ad-free, and made for quietly creative young hands.

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