Teddy Bear Sunflower Colouring

Meet a wonderfully fluffy Teddy Bear sunflower, drawn as one large double bloom packed with layer after layer of short, curling petals. Unlike a simple sunflower with a wide open centre, this flower looks almost like a soft pom-pom. Its round head fills the page, while the sturdy stem, two broad leaves, and tiny grass tufts keep the background easy to understand. Children can follow the petal layers from the outer edge toward the middle, compare long and short curves, and count how many rows they can spot. The generous white spaces make the picture relaxing for young colourists, even though the bloom looks richly detailed. Begin with the outer petals so your hand can move around the flower in a steady circle. Classic sunflower yellows are a lovely choice, but this fantasy-friendly page also works with peach, orange, gold, pink, or several shades of yellow. Try a darker colour along the bottom edge of each petal and a lighter colour near its tip. Moving inward, repeat the same palette or gradually change from deep gold to pale lemon. The many overlapping sections are perfect for an alternating two-colour pattern. Keep neighbouring petals slightly different so the fluffy layers remain easy to see. Colour the stem with a medium green and the leaves with one lighter and one darker green. Follow the leaf veins with gentle strokes rather than colouring across them. A little pale blue around the flower can suggest sky, but leaving the background white will keep the bloom bright and bold. Crayons work well for the largest petals and leaves, while coloured pencils or washable markers help with the smaller inner sections. Younger artists can use one sunny colour across the bloom and focus on staying inside the broad outlines. Older children can add soft shadows where petals overlap, tiny colour changes from row to row, or a repeating sequence around the flower. Pause occasionally and turn the page if that makes the circular movement easier. When every layer has colour, the finished Teddy Bear sunflower should look cheerful, cosy, and wonderfully full.

◫ A4 size✎ Bold outlines♡ Ages 3–8

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Make it an activity

Choose a favourite colour palette
Add a simple background
Display the finished artwork

Grown-up note: Please supervise printing and choose age-appropriate art materials.