Color and Build a Whale

Free Color and Build a Whale – Printable Activity for Kids

Kids absolutely love whales, and this Color and Build a Whale printable is going to make their day! They get to color a wonderful whale design and then cut and build it into an adorable finished craft. It’s the kind of activity that feels really special but takes almost no effort to set up.

This 2-page pack has everything you need: one page to color in yourself for a creative session, and one that’s already colored in and ready to build. Simple, fun, and totally ocean-worthy!

What’s Included?

This pack comes with 2 pages, one for each kind of day:

• Color and Build (1 page): Kids color in their own whale design before cutting and assembling it into a finished craft they can display or play with
• Pre-Colored and Build (1 page): Already colored in and ready to cut and build straight away, ideal for when you want the craft without the coloring step

Perfect for Any Occasion

• Ocean and sea life themes: A wonderful match for under the sea units, marine life studies, or any ocean-inspired learning week
• Summer activity at home: A screen-free craft that keeps kids engaged and creative on long summer days
• Classroom craft time: Zero fuss to prep for a whole group, and every child gets to take home their very own whale
• Quiet time activity: Short and satisfying, making it a great option for younger kids who need something they can finish in one go

How to Download & Start Coloring

All of our coloring pages come as high-res PDFs and are made to print perfectly on standard US letter paper (8.5″ x 11″). Whether you’re going old-school with crayons or fancy with digital tools, it’s super simple!

If You Want to Print:

1. Click the design you want it’ll open in a new tab.
2. Save it to your device or print it directly from your browser.
3. Get your crayons, markers, or colored pencils and have fun!

If You Prefer Digital Coloring:

1. Click the image to open the PDF.
2. Download it to your tablet or computer.
3. Open it in a coloring app Procreate, GoodNotes, and Adobe Fresco are all great options. New to digital coloring? Check out this beginner’s guide to using Procreate! or Watch this quick GoodNotes tutorial!

Free Color and Build a Whale

Want Even More Freebies?

Check out these other free coloring sheet collections:

• Under the Sea Coloring Crowns
• Summer Color By Number Pages
• Summer Activity Placemats

All coloring pages are for personal use only so color, craft, and enjoy to your heart’s content at home or in the classroom, just please don’t use them for commercial purposes.