Show and Tell Coloring Page
coloring · ages preschool · easy
Editorial team · Published July 16, 2026

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This coloring page features a happy young boy holding a smiling toy dinosaur, ready for show and tell. Above the boy, the words "SHOW & TELL" are presented in bold, outline capital letters. The entire image uses simple, bold lines, making each element clearly defined and easy to color. The cheerful expressions on both the boy and the dinosaur make this a satisfying scene for young children to bring to life with color.
A good way for a child to approach this page is to start by coloring the larger sections first, like the dinosaur's body or the boy's shirt and shorts. Then, they can move to the smaller details such as the boy's hair, eyes, and shoes, or the spots on the dinosaur. This method can help children feel accomplished as they fill in the main parts before tackling the finer elements.
Coloring this page helps children practice their fine motor control as they guide their crayons or markers within the bold outlines. It also subtly introduces new vocabulary by associating the words "SHOW & TELL" with the visual representation of the activity, reinforcing early literacy skills.
For parents or teachers, this page can be used as a prompt for a real "Show and Tell" activity. After coloring, children can talk about what they would bring for show and tell, or even introduce their colored dinosaur as their item. This extends the activity beyond coloring, encouraging verbal expression and imagination.
Teacher notes
Skills practiced
- Fine motor control and pencil grip
- Staying inside a line and filling a shape
- Color choice and simple planning
- Hand strength from sustained coloring
Suggested use in class
- Quiet start-of-day or transition activity while others finish up
- Color, then write one sentence about the picture for a mini writing task
Time estimate
15–25 minutes
Materials
- Printed page
- Crayons, colored pencils or markers
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Frequently asked questions
What do we do with the finished page?
Display it! A fridge-door gallery, a clipboard on the wall, or a simple folder of "best work" makes kids visibly proud and keeps them asking to color again. Finished pages also make lovely mail for grandparents.
What skills does the Show and Tell Coloring Page practice?
Coloring inside large, defined areas builds fine-motor control, pencil grip and hand-eye coordination — the pre-writing skills teachers look for. Naming the picture and choosing colors also sneaks in vocabulary and decision-making.
My preschooler gives up halfway through. Is that normal?
Completely. Attention at this age comes in bursts — leave the page out and it'll often get a second visit later. Praising the effort ("you worked on that a long time!") rather than the result builds the staying power.





