Lucky Ladybug St. Patrick's Day Coloring Pages

Coloring page story

Lucy the ladybug was looking for a lucky four-leaf clover. All she could find were clovers with three leaves. She felt a little sad.

Just then, a strong wind began to blow, and it blew her off her leaf! She tumbled through the air, scared and dizzy. She landed with a soft thump... right on top of a big, juicy strawberry, her favorite treat!

"Oh, my!" she chirped. "I didn't find a lucky clover, but I found a lucky strawberry!" She realized that good luck can surprise you in the most delicious ways.

Coloring page Age Appropriateness

The high-contrast scale between the tiny ladybug and the giant strawberry is visually engaging and fun for kids 3-5. The large, simple shape of the strawberry is perfect for young children to practice coloring a large area, while the ladybug offers a smaller, more detailed focus. The theme of finding joy in food is highly relatable and positive for this age group.

Coloring Page Coloring Instructions

Wow, Lucy the ladybug found a giant strawberry! That's a very lucky St. Patrick's Day treat. Let's make it look delicious. You can color the strawberry a bright red and its leaves a fresh green. What color is Lucy? She can be a red ladybug with black spots, or maybe a yellow one with purple spots! Don't forget to color the lucky shamrocks in the background a nice green color.

Coloring Page Printing Tips

Print this page on sturdy paper like cardstock. After your child has finished coloring, you can carefully cut out the giant strawberry shape for a fun St. Patrick's Day craft project. Setting your printer to 'best' quality will ensure the seed outlines are crisp and fun to color in.

Recommended Tools

Scented markers would be extra fun for this page—a red strawberry-scented marker would make the experience multi-sensory! Large crayons are also a great choice for filling in the big strawberry. Stickers could be a fun addition to decorate the background after coloring is complete.