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    Published: Jun 26, 2022 · Modified: Jul 4, 2022 by Julie

    Coral Reef Coloring Pages for Kids

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    These free coral coloring pages are perfect for kids of all ages! Unique designs featuring coral, coral reefs, and coral reef ecosystems.

    If you are learning about coral reefs with your kids these coloring sheets are for you!

    Did you know coral are living things? These marine animals need salty ocean water to survive.

    three coral coloring pages overlapping each other on a wooden background with colorful coral and seaweed bottom left

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    Combine these sheets with additional ocean themed coloring pages. Reader Favorites include: Sea Turtles, Octopus, and Starfish!

    How to Print

    • Click the button below the image for a pdf version of the sheet
    • Each design fits a standard 8 ½ by 11 inch piece of paper

    Coloring is a great way for kids to practice fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Young children love using watercolor paint, large crayons, and markers to color.

    Pictures of Coral to Color

    These first coloring sheets feature simple images of coral. Pair these sheets with a book about coral reefs and color the images to look like real life corals.

    printable with two different species of color in black and white with lines for rocks and the word Coral bottom right in bubble letters. 6 colored pencils on top of coloring sheet bottom left
    Coral - Download
    different species of coral black and white design
    Different Corals - Download

    Fun Fact: there are many different species of coral found in a coral reef. Most corals live in colonies and are made up of individual polyps.

    black and white outline of three different types of coral with the word Coral below in bubble letters. Printable on a wooden background
    Coral - Download

    Up next are a few education coral coloring pages for kids. Below the image is room for your kids to color in the word Coral written in outline form. Then, on the lines they can practice writing letters and words.

    large piece of coral with word Coral written in bubble letters below with lines to write
    Simple Coral - Download
    large piece of coral with word Coral written in bubble letters below with lines to write
    Basic Coral - Download

    More Coloring Pages: Hammerhead Sharks

    four black and white pieces of coral with word Coral in bubble letters below image with lines for writing across bottom. Colored pencils on top of printable right side
    Color and Write Coral - Download

    Young children in preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school will enjoy coloring in these pages!

    Color Reef Coloring Pages

    You can't learn about coral without exploring coral reef ecosystems with your kids. These beautiful places are known to support a large diversity of ocean life.

    black and white designs of different coral, fish, and starfish with word Coral Reef written across bottom in bubble letters
    Coral Reef - Download

    Each of these free coral reef coloring sheets have multiple images of corals for your kids to color. Ocean life including tropical fish, sea turtles, sea stars, and crabs can be spotted on theses printables.

    black and white design with a sea turtle, two fish, and three different varieties of coral on a wooden backgroundl
    Turtle Reef - Download
    black and white design with three different fish swimming with coral
    Fish Reef - Download

    Coral reefs support a wide variety of wildlife. One of the most famous coral reefs is the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Australia.

    Additional Activities

    Exploring and learning about these diverse ecosystems is perfect for kids. Pair these sheets with a few additional activities to extend their learning.

    a sea turtle and a striped fish swimming in a coral reef

    Books about Coral for Kids

    • Local libraries carry a wide range of books about coral reefs. A few favorites include: Coral Reefs by Gail Gibbons and the National Geographic Reader: Coral Reefs
    • You can find an entire Coral Reef booklist hand picked for kids

    Ocean Flashcards

    • 20 ocean flashcards you can print and use with your kids. Each one features natural ocean life including: seaweed, shells, and a whale.

    Ocean Scavenger Hunt

    • You don't have to live by a coral reef to explore all of the beauty of the ocean. Head to the coast and explore natural items found at your local beach.

    Terms of Use

    These free printables were created by Nature Inspired Learning and are for personal use only for your home, classroom, or public library. All of these free coral reef coloring sheets are for non-commercial use. See full disclosure. Have questions, send me an email at julie (at) natureinspiredlearning (dot) com

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