Soldier Holding the American Flag Coloring Page

This soldier coloring page shows a cheerful service member in a dress uniform, standing at ease while holding a flagpole with a waving American flag. The uniform has a star cap, two chest pockets, a belt with a buckle, and tall boots. The flag behind him shows the stars on the blue field and the stripes on the rest of the cloth. It is a medium-difficulty page that works well for kids ages 6 to 10 who are ready to color inside the lines and add a little shading.

Coloring ideas

• Try navy blue for the uniform and a bright red, white, and blue for the flag.
• Add a light gray or tan for the boots and belt to make them stand out.
• Color the stars on the cap and the flag the same shade so the page feels tidy.
• Use a soft skin tone for the face and hands, and leave the smile white.
• Shade the folds of the flag with a slightly darker blue and red to show the waves.

A quick flag fact

The American flag has 50 stars, one for each state, and 13 stripes, one for each of the original colonies. After coloring, ask your child to count the stripes on the page and compare them to a real flag. For a small classroom activity, have kids write one word that means “thank you” to service members, then display the finished pages together for Veterans Day or Memorial Day.