Vibrant hues, ancient tales, and a journey of faith come together in these 34 Joseph and the Coat of Many Colors coloring pages, free for you to download and print. This collection celebrates the inspiring biblical story of Joseph, capturing themes of dreams, betrayal, and ultimate redemption!
These pages bring the beloved biblical narrative right to your fingertips, from images of Joseph receiving his magnificent coat to scenes of his brothers' jealousy, his time in Egypt, and his eventual reunion with his family, and more!
To begin coloring, just click on any image or link below to view the free PDF. Once open, feel free to download and print to your heart's content.
All pages are designed for US Letter paper but scale flawlessly to A4. Happy coloring!
10 Craft Ideas to do With Joseph And The Coat Of Many Colors Coloring Pages
Once those vibrant Joseph coloring pages are finished, don't let them gather dust! These easy, affordable craft ideas are perfect for bringing Joseph's story to life in new ways.
1. Joseph's Colorful Vest
Cut a large paper bag or construction paper into a vest shape, adding neck and armholes. Have children cut out sections of the colorful coat from their finished coloring pages. Glue these vibrant pieces all over the paper vest, creating a unique, wearable “coat of many colors.”
2. Joseph's Dream Spinner
Take two paper plates. On one, glue small cutout images from your colored pages depicting Joseph's dreams (sheaves, sun/moon/stars). On the second plate, cut out a small “window” and write a simple interpretation for each dream section. Stack them, secure with a brad fastener in the center, and spin to reveal a dream and its meaning.
3. From Pit to Palace Scene
Decorate the inside of a shoebox to represent different scenes from Joseph's journey, such as the barren pit or Pharaoh's grand palace. Cut out Joseph and other character figures from your colored pages. Glue them onto craft sticks or small cardboard bases to create stand-up puppets, moving them through your diorama to retell the story.
4. Joseph's Story Scroll
Tape several sheets of construction paper together to create a long scroll. Arrange and glue key scenes from your colored Joseph pages in chronological order along this long paper strip, creating a visual narrative. Attach each end of the scroll to a dowel or sturdy cardboard tube, allowing you to unroll Joseph's incredible journey from beginning to end.
5. Vibrant Coat Bookmark
Cut a rectangle from cardstock for your bookmark base. From your finished coloring pages, cut out thin strips or small, colorful patterns from Joseph's coat. Glue these pieces onto the cardstock base to create a unique, vibrant design. For added durability, cover with clear contact paper or laminate it.
6. Joseph's Dream Mobile
Cut out images from your colored pages representing Joseph's dreams—the sun, moon, stars, and sheaves of grain. Punch a hole at the top of each cutout. Tie varying lengths of string or yarn to each cutout, then hang them from a coat hanger or two crossed craft sticks to create a floating mobile illustrating Joseph's prophetic visions.
7. Pharaoh's Palace “Stained Glass”
Cut a large window frame shape from black construction paper. Cut out small, colorful geometric shapes or strips from your finished Joseph coat coloring pages. Arrange and glue these vibrant pieces onto a sheet of clear contact paper (sticky side up) or wax paper, then frame it with your black construction paper window. Hang it in a sunny window to let light shine through, evoking the grandeur of Pharaoh's palace.
8. Famine & Feast Sorting Boxes
Cover two small shoeboxes or tissue boxes with construction paper and label one “Famine” and the other “Feast.” From your coloring pages, cut out images that represent abundance (e.g., full granaries, food) and scarcity (e.g., empty fields, sad faces). Children can then sort these cutouts into the appropriate boxes, learning about Joseph's preparations for the famine years.
9. Standing Sheaves of Grain
Cut out several images of sheaves of grain from your finished coloring pages. Glue each sheaf onto a piece of sturdy cardboard (like from a cereal box). Carefully cut around the cardboard, leaving a small tab at the bottom. Bend the tab back to create a stand, allowing the sheaves to stand upright, illustrating Joseph's prophetic dream.
10. “Many Colors” Pencil Holder
Clean and dry an empty tin can or sturdy cardboard tube. Cut out strips, squares, or irregular shapes from the colorful sections of your finished Joseph's coat coloring pages. Glue these pieces all around the can or tube, overlapping them to create a vibrant, mosaic-like design. Seal with clear tape or Mod Podge for durability, then use it to hold pencils or crayons.