These seashell coloring pages are awesome ways to add a splash of creativity to your summer and beyond.
If you’re looking for simple and screen-free activities for bringing some fun to your vacation, summer break, or beach themes, these free seashell printables are delightful. These activities make it easy to enjoy relax and get creative.
I created this set of coloring pages with seashell themes for my boys as part of our homeschool summer fun—and now I’m thrilled to share them with you!
Seashell Fun Can Be Simple and Super Cool!
Need some print-and-go ways to have some summer fun with your kids? Maybe you’re working on Letter S activities or have a beach theme to prepare for? Perhaps you’re being smart and collection printables to use when your students (and you) can use a break?
Well, I think you’re really going to be pleased with these free printable seashell coloring pages!
When my boys were younger, anything beach-related was an instant win. We spent many summer days collecting seashells. Also, we loved having fun in our backyard sandbox with shells. These coloring pages were fantastic ways to extend that fun.
Sometimes, I’d have a few pages to use as part of our homeschool morning time for a calming start to the day. Other times, I’d print out extra copies and put them on a clipboard for when we were homeschooling on-the-go.
These printable pages are also amazing for independent coloring, group settings like co-ops or summer camps, or even part of a library display or activity table.
What’s Included in This Free Coloring Pages Pack
This printable set includes 10 pages (plus terms of use page). In this pack, you’ll find:
- 2 pages with simple seashell outlines to color and customize
- 1 page with a How to Draw Seashells step-by-step guide
- 6 pages with seashells on beach scenes, in a basket, and a seashell mandala
- 1 page with a variety of shells and starfish
If you’d like to use as part of a larger display or bulletin board, consider printing these pages on cardstock. This step is also perfect if you’d like your students to use watercolor paints. Oh, and you can laminate these pages and reuse with dry erase markers!
Creative Ideas for Using These Seashell Printables
Not exactly sure how to use these types of coloring activities with your children? No worries! Here are some things that you can try:
- Seashell Art Show: After your students complete their seashell coloring fun, they can cut out the seashells and glue on construction paper OR leave as-is. Display their work on walls, hallways, bulletin boards, door, or windows.
- Seashell Story Starters: Use your completed projects as inspiration for writing (or drawing) stories about the beach, creatures that live in shells, or other creative ideas.
- Calm-Down Corner Resources: Create your own calm-down corner and add these free printable coloring activities. Beach themes are often soothing so these seashell ones can be wonderful additions.
- Parts of a Unit Study: Include seashell themes in your ocean unit study. These pages are easy activities to complement books and videos.
Frequently Asked Questions About These Shell Coloring Pages
These pages are designed with preschool through early elementary in mind. But, kids of all ages (and even adults!) can enjoy them. The designs are simple enough for younger learners but detailed enough to keep older kids engaged.
Absolutely! These pages are perfect for classrooms, homeschool co-ops, nature clubs, and more. Just please remember they’re for personal or classroom use only. (You can print them for your group, but not resell or upload to other websites.)
You’ll need access to a printer, as well as printer paper (or cardstock). Use your favorite crayons, markers, or colored pencils. You can also try tempera paint sticks (like Kwik Stix) or watercolor paints.
More Easy Ways to Have Fun with Seashells
These seashell coloring pages can be just the start to a whole bunch of learning fun. I encourage you to find (or buy) real seashells for your children to observe and study. Also, books, games, and other accessories can be cool ways to extend your experiences.
SeashellsLearning About Seashells (Dover Little Activity Books: Sea Life)Seashells by the Seashore: A Counting Book for Kids Perfect for the Beach or Classroom (Includes Different Facts About Seashells)What A Shell Can TellSeashells, Crabs and Sea Stars: Take-Along Guide (Take Along Guides)Sumind Beach House Decor Wooden Tic Tac Toe Game with Resin Seashell and Starfish Multilayer Tic Tac Toe Board Fun for Family Travel Beach Game, 8.6 x 8.6 inches(Blue)Shell Shapes Game – Develops Memory and Matching Skills As Players Find Matches to Decorate The Turtle’s Shell by Goliath , BlueEducational Insights Sophie’s Seashell Scramble Game for Preschoolers & Toddlers, Patterns & Matching Game, Fine Motor Skills, Ages 3+
Get Your Free Seashell Coloring Pages
WooHoo! I’m so happy that you want to have some seashell fun with your kids!
This set of printable seashell coloring activities includes 10 pages. You can most certainly print as many of these activities as you’d like to use with your students at home, in the classroom, and at the library.
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