Animals Color by Number for Kids: Coloring Activity for Ages 4 – 8
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Fun color by number animals for kids! Suitable for ages 4 - 8, these easy to medium difficulty pages feature 50 cute animal designs for hours of entertainment. Large 8.5 x 11 pages make it simple to color in and help improve hand-eye coordination and develop number and color identification skills. Easy to tear out, single-sided pages prevent bleed through and includes free dinosaur coloring pages available for download. Get this fun activity today by clicking the 'Add to Cart' button.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
1-12
Length
112 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What is your favorite animal in the book and why?
How do the colors you chose tell a story about each animal?
What do you think the animals do during the day and night?
How do you feel when you color the animals? Does it remind you of any of our trips to the zoo or park?
If you could create a new animal, what colors would it be and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
While your child colors, ask them to describe the animal they are working on. This encourages them to think creatively and articulate their thoughts.
Discuss the habitats of various animals featured in the book. This can lead to a broader conversation about geography and environments.
Compare the animals in the book with those in animated movies or stories they already know. It helps them connect new information with familiar contexts.
Use the coloring session as a calm time to chat about the day, blending relaxation with learning about animals and colors.
Encourage your child to mix colors and explain what new colors they can make, enhancing their understanding of color theory.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Color Recognition and Differentiation
Explanation: Children learn to identify and differentiate various colors as they match numbers to colors according to instructions.
Real-World Application: This skill helps children in everyday activities such as choosing clothes, sorting objects, and understanding traffic lights.
Example Lesson: Following Directions
Explanation: The activity requires kids to follow numerical guides to complete the color patterns, teaching them the importance of following step-by-step instructions.
Real-World Application: This ability aids in classroom settings, during games, and in assembling toys or crafts.
Example Lesson: Number Recognition and Counting
Explanation: Kids reinforce their understanding of numbers as they use them as keys for coloring, enhancing their numerical literacy.
Real-World Application: Enhanced number recognition and counting skills help children in mathematical tasks, purchasing decisions, and understanding quantities in recipes.
Example Lesson: Patience and Concentration
Explanation: Completing the coloring activity requires focus and dedication, fostering longer attention spans.
Real-World Application: Developed patience and concentration assist in academic learning, completing household chores, and participating in group activities.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Self-expression
Explanation: Despite the number guides, children choose how to approach their coloring tasks, encouraging creative thinking and personal expression.
Real-World Application: Boosted creativity and self-expression are crucial in problem-solving, personal hobbies, and social interactions.