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The beach page shows a striped umbrella, a ball and a bucket by the waves. It has the most to look at, so it is a good pick for kids who want a full scene. The sandcastle stands tall with three towers and blue flags, and it suits children who like to build things.
Want something quick? The watermelon slice has a sweet smile and big easy spaces. The sun page is even simpler, with one huge face and a ring of pointed rays. The sailboat sits in the middle, with two tall sails that are made for stripes.
Summer coloring pages by age
Toddlers do best with one big shape. Start with the sun or the watermelon, hand over a chunky crayon and let them go. They will not stay in the lines, and they do not need to. A few minutes of color is a win at age two.
Kids of four to seven are ready for the sandcastle and the sailboat. Both have clear blocks of color, with a few small details to slow them down. They can also start choosing their own colors with a plan in mind.
From about eight, the beach scene is the best fit. Older kids can shade the waves and add dots to the sand. Teens might like to use colored pencils and work on the whole page in one quiet sitting.
Bring them on your trip
Long drives are easier with a clipboard. Print three or four sheets, clip them down and pack a small pouch of colored pencils. Skip crayons in the car if it is hot, because they melt fast on a sunny seat.
Pages are handy at a rental cabin too, and at grandma's house, or at the airport gate. They weigh nothing, cost nothing and need no battery. On a rainy day at the shore, they can save the whole afternoon.
Keep learning over the break
Teachers often worry about the summer slide, when kids lose some skills during the long break. A little daily activity helps. It does not need to feel like school.
- Counting: count the shells, clouds or seeds on a page.
- Reading: write labels on the drawing, like sun, sea and sand.
- Writing: add a short story on the back about a day at the beach.
- Science: talk about tides, wind and why wet sand sticks.
Try one a day, in the cool of the morning. It only takes ten minutes.
Ideas for a summer party
Planning a backyard party or a kids' camp day? Set up a coloring table in the shade with a stack of pages and a tub of crayons. Early guests have something to do, and tired ones have a place to rest. Hang the finished work on a string with clothespins for a little art show.
Libraries and day camps can print as many copies as they need. Please read our free use license for the simple rules.
How to print these pages
Open any page and press Download PDF. The files fit US Letter paper, and they print well on A4 if you choose Fit to page. Plain copy paper is fine for crayons. For markers or paint, use a heavier sheet. No printer? Press Color online, and kids can fill in the page on a phone or tablet.
A few words about the season
Summer in the Northern Hemisphere begins around June 20 or 21, on the longest day of the year. The sun stays up for many hours because our part of the Earth tilts toward it. South of the equator, this is winter, and people have their beach days in December instead. You can read more about the seasons on Wikipedia.
That is a fun fact to share with kids. Somewhere in the world, it is always summer.
Summer coloring pages for quiet time
Hot afternoons are hard on everyone. Kids get tired and cranky after a morning outside, and nobody wants to be out in the worst of the heat. Pull the blinds, pour some cold water and set out a few sheets at the table. Twenty quiet minutes can reset the whole day.
Rest time. That is all it is. Children who no longer nap can still enjoy a slow break with a crayon in hand, and a parent who is working from home gets a moment to finish a call. Keep a small stack in a drawer, so a page is always ready when the mood starts to turn.
More warm weather fun
Our cute hub has more treats to color, like the ice cream cone and the strawberry. Garden lovers can visit our flower coloring pages, and the 4th of July coloring pages are ready for the big holiday. When the break ends, our back to school coloring pages will help kids get set for class. You can also browse all coloring pages to find your next favorite.
Questions
Are these summer coloring pages free?
Yes. All of them are free to print or color online for home, classroom and library use.
Which page is best for a toddler?
The sun or the watermelon. Each one has a big shape and thick lines.
Can I bring them on a trip?
Yes. Print a few sheets, clip them to a board and pack colored pencils. Crayons can melt in a hot car.
Can a day camp print copies?
Yes. Camps and libraries can print as many as they need. Please do not sell the pages.
