Courageous Ocean Coloring Pages for Ages 3-5

Coloring page story

Dash loved to leap, but he had never leaped over the big, arching rainbow rock. "It's too high!" he squeaked. His mama said, "A brave heart makes a high leap." Dash swam back. He went swish, swish, SWOOSH, getting faster and faster! The water went SPLISH! SPLASH! He aimed for the sky. He pushed with his tail. Up, up, UP he went! For a second, he felt like he was flying! He could see the whole ocean! He sailed right over the rock and landed with a giant KERSPLASH! Twist: From up high, he saw something no one else had seen: a little lost turtle on the other side of the rock, looking for the way home. Dash didn't just make a daring leap; he became a hero who could help!

Coloring page Age Appropriateness

The expressive and dynamic nature of this drawing captivates 3-5-year-olds. The large, clear shapes of the dolphin and rock are easy to color, while the action-packed scene stimulates imagination. The outline-only format allows them to focus on the emotion and movement of the story.

Coloring Page Coloring Instructions

Wow, look at Dash fly! Can you make him a super dolphin? You can give him bright blue or even rainbow colors! The big rock would look wonderful in any color you choose. Let's make the big splash with lots of blue and white. Don't forget the little turtle friend! Try to stay inside the strong black lines to make your picture look amazing.

Coloring Page Printing Tips

Print this page in landscape orientation to give the dolphin's leap the most space. Using a slightly thicker paper will help hold the vibrant colors of markers, making the ocean splash scene pop. Ensure your printer settings are on a standard or high quality for clear, unbroken outline strokes.

Recommended Tools

Felt-tip markers will make the scene's colors bold and exciting. Colored pencils are also great for adding details, like stripes on the rock or different shades in the water. These tools are perfect for filling in the well-defined outlined areas of this action-packed page.