Fish colouring page
A fish to print on A4 paper or to colour on the screen. Easy
How to use this page
On paper: tap "Print the blank page". Only the picture is printed, with a line for the child's name. On screen: tap a colour, then tap a part of the picture to fill it. "Undo" takes back the last fill, and white rubs a part out. Nothing is saved; the picture is fresh each time you open it.
Colour ideas
Any colours you like: fish are orange, gold, blue, silver, striped and spotted. Try a different colour in each stripe. The bubbles can stay white or pale blue.
Real colours are only a starting point. Ask the child what colour this animal is today and why; a blue cat with green ears has a story behind it. When the animal is done, add where it lives: grass, water, a branch, a night sky.
Things to know about the fish
Read these aloud while the colouring is going on. They are short and true.
- Fish breathe under water with gills.
- Fins and a tail help a fish to steer and push.
- Most fish are covered in small, smooth scales.
- Fish have no eyelids, so they do not blink.
Talk about it
- Where does this fish live: a river, a pond or the sea?
- What are the bubbles?
Words to learn
In English: fish. In Hindi: मछली
How hard is it?
Easy. Large, simple spaces. Suits children from about three years, and toddlers with fat crayons.