T Rex Coloring Page

This T rex coloring page shows a friendly Tyrannosaurus rex standing on a grassy hill. It has a big round head, a toothy grin, tiny arms, strong legs and a long tail. A row of spikes runs down its back. Behind it, a little volcano puffs smoke, and the sun and two stars shine in the sky. It is a fun, easy page for ages 3 to 8.

The head, the body and the legs are large shapes with thick lines. The spikes, the teeth and the spots add a few small details. Most kids finish in 15 to 25 minutes.

Who this page is for

Dinosaur fans of every age will want this one. Preschoolers can color the whole dino green and the volcano brown. Older kids can add stripes, more spots or scales, and turn the sky into a sunset.

Because this T rex is smiling, it is a good pick for kids who like dinosaurs but find the scary ones too much.

T rex coloring page color ideas

Nobody knows the real colors of a T rex, because skin color does not last in fossils. That means every color choice is a good one. Green with a lighter belly is a classic look. Orange spikes on the back add a pop of color.

Brown, gray and dark blue dinos look great too. For a wild idea, try purple with yellow spots. Color the volcano dark brown and the smoke light gray. A warm yellow sky makes the scene feel like a hot day long ago.

Pink cheeks make the T rex look extra friendly.

Tips for a great dino

• Color the big body first with the side of a crayon, then go back for the spots.
• Leave the teeth white so the smile stands out.
• Use a darker shade on the bottom of the tail and the legs. It makes the dino look round.
• Draw small curved lines on the body before coloring. They look like scales.

Fun facts about T rex

Tyrannosaurus rex lived in what is now western North America, near the very end of the age of dinosaurs. Its name means tyrant lizard king. It had huge teeth, a strong bite and arms so short that they could not reach its mouth. You can read more on Wikipedia.

Each tiny arm had just two fingers. Scientists still talk about what T rex used those arms for. Some think they helped it hold on to food or push itself up from the ground.

A T rex was about as long as a school bus. Its head alone was longer than most kids are tall.

Scientists learn about T rex from fossils, which are bones that turned to stone over millions of years. One of the most famous T rex skeletons is named Sue. It is one of the biggest and most complete ever found, and you can see it at a museum in Chicago.

T rex had a great sense of smell. Parts of its brain used for smell were very large, which helped it find food from far away.

Things to do after coloring

Play a dinosaur stomp game. Kids walk around the room taking big T rex steps, then freeze when you call out a dinosaur name. It is a great way to burn energy after sitting still.

For writing practice, ask your child to give the T rex a name and write what it likes to eat for lunch. Younger kids can draw the meal instead.

In class, measure a T rex. Use string or tape on the floor to mark about 40 feet. Kids are always amazed at how long it is.

More dinosaur pages to color

See all of our dinosaur coloring pages for more prehistoric friends. The triceratops coloring page shows a dino that lived at the same time as T rex.