Friendly Dinosaur Coloring Page
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Prints on one US Letter page. Print at 100% / "Actual size". Free for personal and classroom use.
About this coloring page
A big, friendly dinosaur stands on two sturdy legs with its mouth open in a huge laugh. A row of rounded spikes runs from its head down its back to the tip of its tail, a few spots dot its head and sides, and stripes cross its belly. Its little arms are held out in front, as if waving hello.
Coloring ideas
Greens are classic, but nobody knows the real colors of most dinosaurs, so anything goes: purple with orange spikes, blue with yellow spots, or a rainbow back. Try a lighter color on the belly stripes. Add a volcano, ferns and a few footprints to build a prehistoric world.
Skills practiced
Scientists learn about dinosaurs from fossils, and the colors are mostly a mystery, which makes a great conversation about how we know things. Counting the back spikes and comparing big and tiny body parts (huge legs, little arms) brings in size words and number practice.
Printing tips
Kids who love dinosaurs often color several; print the whole dinosaur set for a themed afternoon. Markers make the bold spikes look bright, and card stock lets you cut it out as a stand-up figure.
Related pages
Want to keep going? Color Three-Horned Dinosaur, Baby Dinosaur Hatching or Baby Dragon next, or browse all dinosaur coloring pages. For a little learning after the coloring, try our free Count to 20 With Ten-Frames and Comparing Two-Digit Numbers (>, <, =) worksheets.
