Helping Friends Turtle Coloring Pages for 3-5

Coloring page story

Tommy the turtle was trying to climb a small, mossy hill. He pushed with his back legs and reached with his front ones. "Almost... there!" he puffed.

But just as he reached the top, his foot slipped on a wet stone, and he tumbled down the other side. Wibble-wobble-thump!

He landed right on his back! His shell was on the grass and his little legs were wiggling in the air. "Oh, dear," he said to the sky. "I am topsy-turvy!"

A little ladybug crawled onto his tummy. "Don't worry, Tommy!" she chirped. A grasshopper hopped near. "We'll help you!" he buzzed.

The ladybug and the grasshopper went to one side of his shell. They pushed and pushed. Tommy wiggled and rocked. With one big HEAVE, he rolled over and landed on his feet. Plop!

"Thank you, my friends!" Tommy said happily. "It's much better to be right-side-up!"

Coloring page Age Appropriateness

The expressive, slightly silly scene is highly engaging for 3-5 year olds. The clear outlines and large, distinct shapes of the turtle and his friends are easy for small hands to navigate. The story of helping a friend is a positive social-emotional theme that resonates well with this age group, and the visual of the turtle on its back is simple to understand and color.

Coloring Page Coloring Instructions

Oh no, Tommy the turtle is stuck on his back! His little legs are wiggling in the air. Can you help his friends by coloring them in? You can make the ladybug red and the grasshopper green. What color will you make Tommy's big tummy and his shell? Let's use our favorite colors to make him feel better! Try to stay inside the thick black lines to make your picture look super neat.

Coloring Page Printing Tips

Print on durable paper like cardstock, as this scene might inspire some vigorous coloring! Ensure the printer is set to a high-quality black and white setting to make the character outlines, including the turtle's wiggling legs, sharp and clear.

Recommended Tools

Crayons are perfect for this picture. Their waxy texture is great for filling in the large shell and the grassy ground. Fine-tipped washable markers can be used for the smaller insect friends, helping children practice control. The outline-only format makes it suitable for all tool types.