Tyrannosaurus Rex Coloring Page
coloring · ages preschool · easy
Editorial team · Published July 4, 2026
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This coloring page features a single, friendly-looking Tyrannosaurus Rex in the center of the page, drawn with bold, simple outlines. The dinosaur has large, round eyes with pupils, a wide smile showing two small teeth, and three small spikes along its back. Its tail has three large circular spots and one smaller circular spot, offering a chance for varied coloring. The title "Color the Tyrannosaurus Rex" appears in orange text at the top, and "WildPrintables.com" is at the bottom. The large, open areas are satisfying for young children just learning to color.
A great way for a preschooler to approach this page is to choose one main color for the dinosaur's body first. Encourage them to fill in the largest sections of the T-Rex, like its head, body, and legs, before moving on to smaller details. They can then pick a different color for the spots on its tail and a third color for its tiny back spikes, adding variety to their creation.
This page helps practice fine motor control as children guide their coloring tools within the bold outlines of the dinosaur. It also introduces them to the word "Tyrannosaurus Rex," building early vocabulary related to dinosaurs and the natural world in a fun, visual context.
For a group activity, print several copies of this T-Rex and provide a limited palette of crayons or markers (e.g., three primary colors). Challenge each child to color their dinosaur using only those colors, deciding where each color goes. This encourages creative decision-making within a simple framework.
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
Download & print — it's free
US Letter (8.5×11"). Print at home, no sign-up needed.
Tip: set your printer to “Fit to page” for best results.
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Frequently asked questions
What should my child color it with?
Crayons and colored pencils are the safest bet on regular printer paper — markers look bold but can bleed through thin sheets. For preschoolers (around ages 3–4), chunky crayons or triangular pencils are easiest to grip.
The lines look thick — is that on purpose?
Yes. Bold, uniform outlines are much more forgiving for small hands: they hide little slips, make each area easy to see, and photocopy cleanly if a teacher needs a class set. It's the same style used in classic early-childhood workbooks.
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.
Why does the page look cut off when I print?
That's almost always a scaling setting. In the print dialog choose "Fit to page" (or 100% if your printer handles margins well) and make sure the paper size is set to US Letter. Printing from the downloaded PDF, rather than the browser preview, also gives the cleanest result.