Learning to Swim Merman Coloring Pages

Coloring page story

All the little mermaids were learning how to do a bubbly loop-the-loop. But a little merman named Kai was having trouble. When he tried to swim upside down, his tail would get all wobbly and he’d just float sideways.

His friend, a dolphin named Flip, saw he was sad. "Try again, Kai!" chattered Flip. "Tuck in your chin and swish your tail REALLY fast!"

Kai took a deep breath. He tucked in his chin, and SWISH! He pushed his tail as fast as he could. Around and around he went in a perfect circle, leaving a trail of shimmering bubbles behind him! "I did it!" he cheered. Flip the dolphin clicked and whistled with joy.

Coloring page Age Appropriateness

The theme of 'I did it!' is incredibly empowering for 3-5 year olds who are constantly mastering new physical skills. The visual cues of motion (lines, bubbles) are simple and exciting. The clear, triumphant emotion on the merman's face is easy to identify and share, making it a very engaging coloring experience.

Coloring Page Coloring Instructions

Woo-hoo! Kai did it! He's doing a super-fast, bubbly loop-the-loop. Let's make this picture look fast and exciting. You can give Kai a super-speedy tail color, like bright red or electric blue. Color all the bubbles in his bubbly trail—maybe they can be a rainbow of colors! And don't forget to color his happy dolphin friend, Flip, who is cheering him on. Great job, Kai!

Coloring Page Printing Tips

Print this on landscape orientation to give the loop-the-loop plenty of space. A smooth, bright white paper will make the colors you add look extra vibrant and energetic, just like Kai the merman!

Recommended Tools

Markers would be fantastic for this page to create the bold, energetic look it calls for. Gel pens could be used to add a shimmery effect to the bubbles, making them look just like the story describes.