Lights Off Coloring Page
Teaching kids to save energy can start with something as simple as flipping a switch. This Lights Off Coloring Page is a fun way to remind children to turn off the lights when they leave a room. Small habits like this can make a big difference over time, and it is never too early to start building thoughtful routines at home or in the classroom.
This printable works well as an Earth Day activity, an energy conservation lesson, or a simple quiet-time coloring page for kids.
Supplies
- White paper
- Crayons, markers, or colored pencils
Instructions
- Print the Lights Off Coloring Page on white paper.
- Invite children to color the page using their favorite crayons, markers, or colored pencils.
- While they work, talk about easy ways to save energy at home and at school. Discuss how turning off lights in an empty room is one simple habit that helps conserve electricity.
- Hang the finished page near a light switch, on a bulletin board, or on the refrigerator as a reminder.
- You can also make a simple reward chart and let children add a sticker or star each time they remember to turn off the lights when they leave a room.
Fun Facts
Saving electricity helps conserve resources and can lower energy use in homes and schools.
Turning off lights when they are not needed is one of the easiest ways for kids to help the environment.
Energy-saving habits learned early can become lifelong routines.
Did you know that two 100-watt incandescent bulbs switched off an extra two hours per day could save you $15 over a year and there is even more saving if you switch to LED? Source: BC Hydro – 21 No-cost ways to save electricity.
Patterns, Templates and Printables
Click on the coloring page below to open it in a new window and print.
Teacher Friendly Educational Extension
Use this coloring page as part of a classroom discussion about energy conservation. Ask children to look around the room and identify things that use electricity, such as lights, computers, fans, and projectors.
Extend the activity by creating a class checklist of ways to save energy each day. Children can help remember to turn off lights, shut doors, and unplug unused devices with adult help.
For writing practice, have students finish the sentence: “I can save energy by…” Younger children can draw a picture instead of writing. This makes a great addition to Earth Day lessons, classroom activities, or home learning.
