Winning & Fun social emotional Race Day Coloring Pages

Coloring page story

Chloe the Cheetah and Leo the Lion loved to race. But Chloe always won. She was the fastest, after all. Leo started to hate racing. Every time he lost, his roar would turn into a sad little squeak, and he'd go sit by himself under a tree.

One day, Chloe wanted to race, but Leo said no. "It's no fun. I always lose," he said, his mane looking droopy. Chloe felt a prickle of confusion. She liked winning, but she didn't like her friend being sad.

Twist: A slow, old tortoise named Tilly overheard them. "I have a game," she said. "It's called the 'Silly Walk Race'. The goal is not to be the fastest. The goal is to have the silliest walk."

Chloe had never tried to be silly, only fast. Leo had never thought about anything but winning. They started the race. Leo hopped on one foot. Chloe waddled like a duck. They both looked so ridiculous they fell over, laughing. They couldn't even tell who won, and they didn't care.

Coloring page Age Appropriateness

This coloring page is fantastic for ages 3-5. The silly poses and laughing animals are highly appealing. The outlines are large and clear, making it easy for small hands to color. The social emotional lesson about playing for fun, not just to win, is a critical and positive message for competitive young children, delivered in a memorable and non-preachy way.

Coloring Page Coloring Instructions

Ready, set, be silly! Chloe and Leo aren't trying to be the fastest, they're trying to be the silliest! Can you give them silly colors? Maybe a cheetah with purple spots or a lion with a rainbow mane? Let's make the sun extra bright and yellow to show how much fun they're having. As you color their laughing faces, remember that the best part of any game is laughing with your friends.

Coloring Page Printing Tips

Print this on standard white paper to allow the zany color choices to really stand out. Use a 'fit to page' setting to ensure the entire savanna scene is captured. A clear, bold print of the outlines will help guide your child's coloring as they fill the page with laughter and fun.

Recommended Tools

This is a perfect page for a big bucket of crayons or washable markers. Let your child have free reign over the color choices. The goal is fun and expression, not realism. The large, simple shapes are ideal for the broad strokes of a marker or the side of a crayon, encouraging big, happy coloring motions.