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This unicorn balloon coloring page is full of movement. A happy unicorn prances across a flower meadow with one front leg lifted high. Four big balloons float up behind her head, each tied with a curly string. Two clouds drift through the sky, and bright flowers grow along the grass at the bottom of the sheet.
She looks as if she is on her way to a party. Her mane bounces in soft curls down her neck, and her tail swings out behind her. The balloons are large and simple, so little kids can start there.
Fill your unicorn balloon coloring page with color
Use a different bright color for each balloon. Red, yellow, blue and purple make a cheerful set. Leave a small white curve on each one to make it look shiny. That tiny trick makes a flat shape look round, and kids are always pleased with how it turns out.
Her mane can pick up the colors from the balloons. That ties the whole picture together. Keep her body white or pale, so she stands out against the sky. For the meadow, try two greens, with the darker one at the bottom.
- Color the sky around the strings with a light hand.
- Write a name or a birthday number on one balloon.
- Add a bird flying past the clouds.
Why balloons float
Party balloons rise because they are filled with helium. This gas is lighter than the air around it, so the balloon gets pushed upward. A balloon you blow up with your own breath sinks, because your breath is a bit heavier. Wikipedia has a page on the balloon.
Try a safe test at home. Blow up a balloon, rub it on your hair and hold it near the wall. Static will make it stick. Kids will want to do this again and again, and it is a fine way to start a talk about science.
Please watch young children near balloons. A burst balloon is a choking risk for small kids, so pick up the pieces right away.
A count and color game
Have your child count the balloons, then roll a die. If the die shows two, color two balloons. Keep going until all four are done. For preschool, this builds number skills. For older kids, change the rules. Write a math problem in each balloon, and color it once it is solved.
Teachers can also use this page for a lesson on colors. Call out a color word and ask kids to fill in one balloon. It works well for new English learners too, as the page is simple and clear.
Birthday party use
Write the party details on the sky and use the sheet as an invitation. You can also pin one on the wall and play a game. Blindfold each child and have them try to tape a paper horn on the unicorn. It is a fresh twist on an old party favorite, and kids laugh the whole way through.
Decorate with it
Cut out the balloons with their strings and tape them to a wall above the unicorn. Now they look real, and your child can add one more every birthday.
Kids can trace each balloon string with a finger before coloring, which helps with hand control. Then ask where she is going, who the balloons are for and what happens when one slips loose and floats away. Write down the answer.
More happy unicorns
When this unicorn balloon coloring page is done, try the flying unicorn page or the unicorn cake page. Our birthday coloring pages have more party sheets, and the unicorn coloring pages hub has the full set.
Questions
How many balloons are there?
Four. Each one is big and simple, with a curly string.
How do I make the balloons look shiny?
Leave a small white curve near the top of each one when you color.
Can I print this for my class?
Yes. Print as many copies as you need for school, home or library use. Please do not sell the page.
