Patience & Growth animal Coloring Pages Wiggles

Coloring page story

Wiggles the Caterpillar was always in a hurry. He munched leaves faster than anyone. Munch, munch, munch, gulp! He scurried along branches quicker than all his brothers and sisters. Wiggle, wiggle, wiggle, zoom!

He saw the beautiful butterflies fluttering in the sky and he wanted to be one, too. "Am I a butterfly yet?" he asked a sleepy ladybug.

"Not yet, little one," she said. "Good things take time."

Wiggles huffed. He didn't want to wait. He wiggled to a new leaf. "Am I a butterfly NOW?" he asked a busy bee.

"Not yet," buzzed the bee. "Patience, little fellow."

Wiggles felt so fidgety and impatient. He wiggled and squirmed so much that he started to feel very, very tired. He found a sturdy twig and, without even thinking, began to spin a soft, silky blanket all around himself. It was so cozy. Maybe just a short rest, he thought. He closed his eyes and fell fast asleep inside his chrysalis.

He dreamed of munching and wiggling. When he finally woke up, he felt different. He felt... stretched. He pushed and wiggled, and POP! his cozy blanket opened. Two bright, colourful things unfolded from his back. They were wings! He was a butterfly! He floated into the air, dancing on the breeze. He finally understood. The waiting wasn't a punishment; it was the time he needed to grow into something wonderful.

Coloring page Age Appropriateness

The large, simple shape of the butterfly and its patterned wings are perfect for the motor skills of a 3-5 year old. The concept of transformation is magical and engaging for young minds. The singular focus on the butterfly makes the task clear and achievable.

Coloring Page Coloring Instructions

Wow, look! Wiggles isn't a caterpillar anymore, he's a beautiful butterfly! He waited and waited, and now he has wings. His wings are like a big, blank canvas for you. You can use all of your favorite colors to decorate the patterns. Will you make a rainbow butterfly? Or maybe a pink and purple one? Make his wings as colorful as you can imagine! This is your magical animal to bring to life.

Coloring Page Printing Tips

This page would look stunning printed on bright white cardstock, which will make the colors your child chooses look even more vibrant. Ensure your printer's black ink is full to get those nice, solid outlines for the butterfly's wings.

Recommended Tools

A set of vibrant markers would be perfect for filling in the large sections of the wings with bold color. Glitter glue could be added afterward to the patterns for an extra touch of magic. This activity is a great way to talk about the butterfly life cycle.