Inside Out 2 Coloring Pages

Who these Inside Out 2 coloring pages are for

Inside Out 2 printable coloring pages are designed for anyone who wants a playful, meaningful way to explore feelings while building art and fine‑motor skills.

• Families: Keep busy hands engaged during quiet time, after school, or family movie night crafts.
• Teachers: Add a ready‑to‑use resource for brain breaks, art centers, sub plans, or social‑emotional learning (SEL) lessons.
• Counselors and therapists: Use character‑based prompts to help kids name, normalize, and navigate feelings.
• Party planners and hobbyists: Create themed activity stations, favors, and decor without fuss.
• Librarians and community leaders: Offer an inviting, low‑prep, all‑ages activity for programs and drop‑in tables.

Where and how to use them

• At home: Print a small stack and keep it in a tray with crayons or pencils. Try a “color and chat” routine where each person colors a character that matches their day.
• Classrooms: Use for morning tubs, early finisher work, or calm corners. Pair pages with quick SEL prompts—“What color feels like calm today?”
• Parties and events: Set up a coloring table with Inside Out 2 character pages, cups of markers, and mini clothespins to display finished art as a gallery.
• Therapy and counseling: Invite kids to choose the character that matches their feeling and start coloring while talking. Use colors to scale intensity (lighter hues for low intensity, saturated for strong feelings).
• After‑school programs and clubs: Build a weekly rotation—mood check‑in, color a page, share a takeaway.
• Libraries and community centers: Offer free printables at family nights or as a grab‑and‑go kit with 5–10 pages and a few pencils.
• Travel and waiting rooms: Pre‑print a half‑inch stack, add a mini clipboard and a small pencil case. Choose thicker paper to prevent tearing on the go.

Printing made easy: tips, settings, and paper

Get clean, crips outlines and color‑ready pages with these quick tips:

• File setup: Print at 100% (Actual Size) on US Letter or A4. If your printer clips edges, choose Fit to Page or scale to 95–98%.
• Margins: Borderless printing looks great but isn’t required. Check a preview before printing multiples.
• Paper weight: For crayons and colored pencils, use 24–32 lb (90–120 gsm) for smoother blends. For markers or light watercolor, try 65 lb (176 gsm) cardstock.
• Ink and line quality: Use high‑quality or normal mode for crisp lines. Draft mode saves ink for practice sheets.
• Prevent bleed‑through: Place a scrap sheet underneath. For markers, print single‑sided on heavier stock.
• Color at scale: Print two pages per sheet (2‑up) for quick activities, or enlarge to 110% for younger kids who benefit from larger spaces.
• Eco‑friendly choices: Print only what you need, reuse the backs for sketches, and recycle misprints as test sheets.

Organize your coloring collection

• Binder system: Use a 1–2 inch binder with top‑loading sheet protectors. Sort by character (Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, Disgust, Anxiety, Envy, Ennui, Embarrassment) or by difficulty.
• Starter kits: Slip 10 favorite pages, 12 colored pencils, and a sharpener into a zipper pouch for an instant take‑and‑go set.
• Rotation: Refresh weekly—keep 5–7 pages accessible and rotate to maintain interest.
• Display ideas: String twine across a wall and hang finished art with mini clips. Rotate with seasons or class themes.

Learning and skill benefits by age

These Inside Out 2 coloring pages do more than fill time—they build real skills aligned with each age group:

• Ages 3–4 (pre‑K):
  • Practice grasp and control with big shapes and thick outlines.
  • Identify emotions by name (Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, Disgust) and match colors they think fit.
  • Build hand‑eye coordination by staying inside simple areas.
• Ages 5–7 (early elementary):
  • Strengthen fine‑motor endurance, line awareness, and early handwriting muscles.
  • Explore simple patterns (stripes, dots) in character clothing and backgrounds.
  • Start basic SEL conversations: “When do you feel like Anxiety? What helps?”
• Ages 8–10 (upper elementary):
  • Introduce shading and blending with colored pencils.
  • Use color palettes to represent feelings—cool vs. warm tones.
  • Retell scenes and create new story moments through background details.
• Ages 11–13 (tweens):
  • Experiment with color theory and mixed media (markers with pencil overlays).
  • Make mini‑comics or zines that connect different emotions in a sequence.
  • Reflective journaling: annotate margins with thoughts or coping strategies.
• Teens and adults:
  • Use coloring as mindful practice—steady breathing, slow strokes, subtle gradients.
  • Try advanced techniques: cross‑hatching, burnishing, complementary shadow tones.
  • Create curated sets for calm corners, wellness fairs, or peer mentoring.

Creative ideas and variations

• Emotion color palettes:
  • Joy: sunny yellows, golden highlights, pops of turquoise.
  • Sadness: soft blues, slate shadows, gentle gradients.
  • Anger: red‑orange cores with deep maroon shadows.
  • Fear: lavender, charcoal, desaturated purples.
  • Disgust: greens with mint and chartreuse accents.
  • Anxiety: teal‑to‑indigo blends with sharp contrasts.
  • Envy: emerald to lime transitions.
  • Ennui: muted mauves, dusty rose, cool grays.
  • Embarrassment: peach and blush tones with warm highlights.
• Backgrounds with meaning: Add simple icons—stars for wins (Joy), raindrops for release (Sadness), lightning bolts for boundaries (Anger), leaves for intuition (Disgust), spirals for racing thoughts (Anxiety).
• Mixed media: Outline with fineliners, base coat with alcohol markers, then add pencil shading for depth. Finish with gel pen highlights.
• Glitter and texture: Use glitter glue for sparkles, cotton for clouds, or tissue paper collage for mood.
• Mini‑books: Print quarter‑size pages (4‑up), staple the edge, and create a “Week of Feelings” book.
• Collaborative mural: Each person colors one character; assemble them on a large poster with a shared background.
• Mood wheel: Color wedge sections representing each emotion and pin with a brad fastener to make a spinner for daily check‑ins.
• Stickers and bookmarks: Print on sticker paper or cut narrow strips to laminate as bookmarks.

SEL prompts to pair with coloring

• “Which emotion was loudest today? Which was quiet?”
• “Choose a color that shows how strong the feeling is from 1–10.”
• “What helps your Anxiety take a break? Draw it in the background.”
• “Color a helper tool beside Anger—breathing, counting, stretching.”
• “If Ennui could plan a fun break, what would it be? Sketch it in the corner.”

Practical scenarios

• Rainy‑day kit: 12 pages + crayons + washi tape to display finished art.
• Calm corner: A low basket with 5 pages, noise‑reducing headphones, and a sand timer.
• Early finishers: Keep a labeled folder at the front of the room with varied difficulty.
• Family time: Color together for 10 minutes before dinner, then share “one color, one feeling, one hope.”
• Road trip: Clipboards, pencil pouches, and pre‑cut half‑sheets for minimal mess.
• Waiting room: Single‑page handouts with a few writing prompts at the bottom.

Accessibility and inclusion tips

• Large‑print pages: Scale to 110–125% for broader spaces and clearer lines.
• High‑contrast lines: Ensure printer settings maintain bold outlines for visibility.
• Left‑hand friendly setup: Angle the page slightly left and use quick‑dry pens to avoid smudging.
• Sensory‑smart choices: Offer soft‑core pencils or triangle crayons for better grip.
• Language supports: Add sticky notes with emotion words in multiple languages.

Simple troubleshooting

• Lines look light: Switch from Draft to Normal quality.
• Edges cut off: Select Fit to Page or scale to 95%.
• Marker bleed: Use thicker paper or place a barrier sheet underneath.
• Colors smear: Let ink dry fully before layering, or switch mediums for top layers.

Quick supply checklist

• 24–32 lb paper (or 65 lb cardstock for markers)
• Crayons, colored pencils, water‑based or alcohol markers
• Sharpener, eraser, and a scrap sheet for tests
• Binder or folder, sheet protectors, and mini clips for displays

Short FAQ

• Are these Inside Out 2 coloring pages free?
  • Yes—enjoy free, printable pages for personal, classroom, and community use. For any other use, check the site’s terms.
• Can I use them in my classroom or therapy office?
  • Absolutely. They’re ideal for SEL lessons, calm corners, and session warm‑ups.
• What paper should I use?
  • 24–32 lb (90–120 gsm) is great for pencils and crayons; use 65 lb (176 gsm) cardstock for markers.
• How do I stop markers from bleeding through?
  • Print on heavier paper and place a scrap sheet underneath. Color with lighter pressure.
• Can I color digitally?
  • Yes. Open the page in your preferred drawing app and color on a separate layer above the line art.
• How can I make printing cheaper?
  • Use Draft mode for outlines, print only what you need, and try crayons or pencils to reduce marker use.
• My printer clips the border—what now?
  • Select Fit to Page, reduce scaling to 95–98%, or enable borderless printing if available.
• Do you have seasonal or holiday versions?
  • Check back often—new pages and themed sets are added regularly.

Bring the characters and emotions of Inside Out 2 to your art table anytime. Print a few pages today, gather your favorite colors, and let creativity and conversation flow—one feeling at a time.