Bedtime Dreams Turtle Coloring Pages

Coloring page story

The sun was getting sleepy. It painted the sky orange and pink and began to dip behind the hills. The birds sang their last sleepy songs.

It was bedtime for Tucker the turtle.

First, Tucker had one last munch of a tasty dandelion green. Munch, crunch. Next, he took one last sip of cool water from the pond. Slurp. Then, he found his favourite sleeping spot, a soft patch of moss.

He let out a big turtle yawn. Yaaaaawn. Slowly, he pulled his back legs in. Then he pulled his front legs in. He tucked his tail in just so. Finally, he pulled his head in, and the world became dark and quiet. He was safe and sound in his own little bed, ready for sweet turtle dreams.

Coloring page Age Appropriateness

The flat, simple style is extremely suitable for the 3-5 age range. The subject matter is calming and relatable (bedtime). The large, basic shapes of the turtle's shell, the moon, and the moss patch are very easy for young children to fill with color, promoting a sense of accomplishment before bed.

Coloring Page Coloring Instructions

Shhh, Tucker the turtle is getting sleepy. It's time for bed! Let's color him a cozy goodnight picture. You can color the moon a bright yellow and the stars can sparkle in any color you choose. What color is Tucker's mossy bed? And what color will you make his shell-bed? Let's use quiet, happy colors to help him have sweet dreams. Remember to color gently inside the lines.

Coloring Page Printing Tips

Print this page on standard paper for a simple coloring activity. Make sure the printer's black ink is full to get a solid, crisp outline of the sleepy turtle, which helps guide your child's coloring and makes the final picture look clean and neat.

Recommended Tools

Twistable crayons or colored pencils are perfect for this, as they are less 'energetic' than markers, fitting the sleepy-time theme. The large, open spaces of the outline-only drawing make it easy for any tool to be used successfully.