Peace means discipline, order, prosperity, and tranquility, and the concept of peace is important in all world cultures. Certain signs and symbols represent peace in different cultures, and to teach your child about them, you can take the help of peace sign coloring pages. The signs depicted on these pages represent peace, happiness, and freedom among the people and within the nation. Your children must be aware of peace and their symbols.
Top Peace Sign Coloring Pages For Kids
The best way to teach them about the signs and symbols of peace is through coloring pages. As children love coloring, it would also be a fun way to learn about these symbols. These peace sign coloring pages to print will allow you to teach your kids about history and the importance of peace in our society.
1. Dove
The picture shows a simple outline of a dove, which is simple to color. While your kid colors the picture, you can tell them about its history as a symbol of peace. The dove has been a symbol of peace for thousands of years. It symbolizes the triumph of humanity and the renewal of life. The sign was popularized by Picasso in 1949 when he used it on a poster for the World Peace Congress. It became one of the most widely used signs in post-war peace movements. The symbol also represents hope for peace.
2. Olive branch
The image shows a simple olive branch. It’s easy to color and your kid can fill it with shades of green to make it look beautiful. While your kid colors, tell them why olive branches are important. The olive branch has long been associated as a symbol of peace. It is used on many modern flags, symbolizing peace, unity, and prosperity. The olive branch represents peace in the Greek tradition. It is also considered sacred to Athena, the goddess of wisdom. In ancient times, people planted olive groves hoping for a long and peaceful life.
3. Universal peace sign
One of the coloring pages shows an image of the internationally known symbol of peace. Your kid will love coloring it as it is easy to fill colors. You can also teach your kid that this is one of the most widely known peace symbols around. The sign was originally designed as a logo for the British Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament. It is a composite semaphore signal for the letters ‘N’ and ‘D,’ standing for nuclear disarmament. Around ten years later, the symbol was adopted as a general peace sign.
4. Paper crane
This picture shows the symbol of the paper crane. Paper cranes have long been considered a symbol of peace in Japan. It took a greater significance as a peace sign in Japan after the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
You can also tell your kid its story, which goes like this – the paper crane was popularized by the story of Sadako Sasaki, a girl who died due to the atomic bomb explosion over Hiroshima. In her last days, she started folding paper cranes in the hope that it would fulfill her wish. The paper crane also symbolizes good luck.
5. V hand sign
The picture shows the peace hand gesture or the V sign. It is a symbol that gained popularity after World War II. It is a hand gesture with the palm facing outward, index and middle fingers open, and the rest of the fingers closed. The V sign was later used by peace movements in the 1960s and 1970s as a symbol of victory, peace, and truth.
6. Rainbow
Kids love colorful things, and the rainbow looks beautiful when filled with colors. Tell your kids to fill seven different colors to the rainbow in this image. To complete the picture, make them color the sky and clouds, too. Also, teach your kid about the significance of the rainbow as an ancient and universal symbol of peace.
For instance, you may tell them that it is used by many popular peace movements, denoting the possibility of a peaceful and better world. It represents the connection between human beings and the Almighty. The rainbow is also associated with Iris, the goddess who brought messages from the gods on Mount Olympus.
7. Calumet pipe
The calumet pipe is considered sacred in some cultures. It embodies the honor and the source of power of Native Americans. It will look beautiful when your kid will color it with different colors. Tell your kid about Calumet pipes, which were used by the Dakotans and natives of the Great Plains. The peace pipe is usually used after peace treaties and adoption ceremonies.
8. Mistletoe
The mistletoe plant represents peace and love in some countries. Instruct your kid to fill it in shades of green. Also, read out the story about mistletoe, as in how it became the symbol of peace, to your child.
Mistletoe was declared a symbol of peace and reconciliation by Goddess Freya when her son was killed by an arrow made of mistletoe. Since then, enemies who met under a clump of mistletoe would lay down their arms and declare a truce. Mistletoe is also considered as a sign of friendship. It is believed that hanging mistletoe in the doorway will protect you from evil spirits.
9. White poppy
While your kid colors the picture, tell them that the white poppy is used as an international symbol of peace for those who died in the war. It advocates putting an end to wars. The white poppy represents the belief that killing strangers is not the way to resolve conflicts. An artificial white poppy flower is worn on Remembrance Day to commemorate people who died in the war. It reminds us of people who gave their lives for freedom and peace.
10. The broken rifle
Tell your kid to color the picture and tell them about what the broken rifle represents. The broken rifle is a peace symbol used by the War Resisters’ International. It symbolizes liberty and freedom. The symbol was first used in the masthead of the January 1909 issue of De Wapens Neder, a monthly journal. In 1919, the founder of the Berlin Anti-War Museum was so fascinated by the symbol that he resolved to develop a metal badge and flag for it.
11. The peace poster
There are many designs on the page that your child will love to fill with their favorite shades. Filling in the minute details will improve their concentration, observation skills, and eye-hand coordination. The poster with the message peace will keep your child engaged for hours. Don’t just let your child stick to crayons; ask them to experiment with watercolors and glitter to make the poster pop.
12. World peace and hope
The coloring page will give your child ample scope to experiment with colors. Their creative touch will make the picture brighter. The tiny hearts, the peace sign, and the planet Earth are the main elements of the design. There are many shapes hidden in the picture, which your child can spot all by themselves. So, the coloring page will become a perfect poster to spread the idea of love, hope, fraternity, and world peace.
13. Music for peace
It is said that music has no boundaries, and this statement is true since people worldwide love music, be it any language. Melody appeals to the senses. You must have heard many concerts are organized to spread the idea of unity, love, and peace. Many such songs touch the heart and inspire us to promote peace. On the coloring page, we see a musician with a guitar showing the peace sign. Your child will enjoy coloring this funny-looking rock star and the peace sign.
14. Messengers of God’s peace
All human beings are the messengers of God on Earth. So, it is our responsibility to promote world peace and stop all wars and terrorism. It is only possible if the people of the world unite for a common cause of peace and fight against those forces that disrupt peace.
In the picture, we see bread and wine, served during Communion in Churches all over the world. According to the scripture, the bread and wine stand for the body and blood of Jesus. It is believed that Jesus ate bread and wine in the Last Supper, the day Judas betrayed him. Since Jesus sacrificed his life at the altar of peace; humans must not let his sacrifice go in vain.
The sign of doves, the sacramental wine and bread, the people of the world holding their hands, and the world itself, depict love and peace. There are many elements to color on the page and its message is beautiful. It can be a perfect poster for your child’s room. Through the picture, you can also introduce the story of Jesus Christ and his sermons to your little one.
15. The cute Tails with the peace sign
Miles Prower, popularly known as Tails, is a video game character in the Sonic the Hedgehog series released by Sega. Tails also appears in his spin-off series in comic books, cartoons, and feature films. Tails is an eight-year-old fox with two tails, thus the name. Tails is Sonic’s best friend and a mechanical genius. He can use his two tails to propel into the air like a helicopter. When Tails’ character was first introduced, his fur was orange, but later, the color was changed to yellow-orange. Tails’ other name, Miles Prower, is a pun on the phrase ‘miles per hour,’ denoting the speed at which Tails moves around.
This cute-looking Tails is showing the sign of peace. If your child loves playing video games, they will be familiar with the character of Tails, so coloring this page will be easy and fun!
These free printable peace sign coloring pages will soothe and calm kids’ minds after a long, tiring day at school. They also allow you to share a lot of information about each symbol representing peace, so not only will your kids’ minds be recharged, but they will also learn a lot of things while having fun coloring. These peace sign coloring pages are also great for introducing your kid to the idea of being peaceful and calm, which is a great lesson to learn long-term. So, what are you waiting for? Download and print these out and get your child coloring!
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