Cozy Rainy Day Turtle Coloring Pages

Coloring page story

Terry the turtle was sitting under a large fern when he heard a sound. Pitter-patter. It was the rain!

The first drop landed on a leaf. Plink! The second drop landed in a puddle. Plonk! The third drop landed on Terry’s shell. Tap!

Soon, more drops came down. Tappity-tap-tap. Tappity-tap-tap.

Terry pulled his head into his cozy, dry shell and listened. The rain was playing music just for him. It was his very own rainy-day song, played on his very own turtle-shell drum. He closed his eyes and smiled, feeling safe and snug while the world outside sang to him.

Coloring page Age Appropriateness

The simple, clear imagery is perfect for the 3-5 age group. The main subject, the turtle's shell, is a single, large shape that is easy to color. The concept of being 'cozy and safe' is comforting to young children. The repetitive shapes of the raindrops offer a great opportunity to practice coloring small, simple forms without being overwhelming.

Coloring Page Coloring Instructions

Oh, it's a rainy day! But Terry the turtle is safe and cozy in his shell. Let's color his rainy-day home. You can make his shell a warm, cozy color. What color is the big leaf that's keeping him dry? And what about the little raindrops? You can make them all blue! Have fun filling in all the empty spaces and keeping Terry snug inside the strong black lines.

Coloring Page Printing Tips

For best results, print this line art on slightly thicker paper to handle enthusiastic coloring with markers. Using your printer's 'high contrast' or 'black and white' setting will make the outlines of the turtle and raindrops stand out, creating a perfect guide for your little artist.

Recommended Tools

Washable markers are great for the vibrant greens of the fern. Blue crayons are perfect for coloring in all the little raindrop outlines. This outline-only page is also great for finger painting the raindrops for a fun, tactile experience!