Isla Discovers the Beach Ballerina Coloring Pages

Coloring page story

Isla was at the beach. The sand was too soft to spin on. The water was too wet for her ballet shoes. "I can't dance here," she sighed. She watched the little sandpipers run along the edge of the water. Their feet went pitter-patter on the wet sand where the waves had just been.

Twist: Isla took off her shoes. She imagined she was a light-as-a-feather sandpiper. She ran along the water's edge, her feet making tiny prints. It felt like she was dancing on the water itself, in a ballet only the ocean could see.

Interactive Question: What sound do your feet make when you tiptoe on the floor? Tippy-tap? Pitter-pat?

Coloring page Age Appropriateness

The composition is simple and clear, making it perfect for ages 3-5. The distinct zones—sky, sand, and sea—are easy for children to identify and color. The recognizable shapes of the sun, birds, and the ballerina are engaging and help build confidence in coloring.

Coloring Page Coloring Instructions

Isla is dancing at the beach, just like a little bird! Can you color the big bright sun in the sky? What color is the ocean today? Blue, or maybe green? You can color the sand, and the little birds, and of course, our wonderful beach ballerina, Isla!

Coloring Page Printing Tips

Print this page on light blue paper to give an instant 'sea and sky' background. Your child can then color the sand, sun, and the ballerina, and the page will look complete and vibrant with minimal effort.

Recommended Tools

Twistable crayons are great for beach scenes. They don't require sharpening and their waxy texture is fun for coloring the sand and water. They are also less messy for on-the-go coloring, perhaps even on a trip to the beach!