Grades 1–2
Color by Short Vowel: Robot
Read short a, e, i, o and u words like cat, bed, pig, dog and bug, and color each by its vowel sound to build a robot.
Classroom activity · Educational coloring pages
Color by Subtraction: Ice Cream Cone
Subtraction facts within 10 in every square. Solve, color and a cone with a cherry on top appears.
- Grade level
- Grades 1–2
- Time
- About 25 minutes
- Answer key
- Yes, page 2 of the PDF
- Kids practice
- Practicing a skill through coloring, Following a key, Fine motor control
What kids do
“Solve the subtraction problem in each square. Find the answer in the key and color the square that color.”
Printed on the sheet:
- Tip: color lightly with crayons or colored pencils. What picture did you make?
Teacher tip
Let kids use a number line to solve the subtraction facts.
How to use it
- Set out the colors from the key at each table.
- Use it as a calm-down activity after a busy part of the day.
- Keep a few copies in an early finisher bin so they are always ready.
Watch for
Picture surprises spoiled by a neighbor. Keep finished pages face down.
Talk about it
- Which problems were the trickiest?
- What would you change to make it harder?
Take it further
Display finished pictures in the hallway.
US Letter, prints well in black and white. Free for home and classroom use: print as many copies as you need.
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Every square has a number like 57 or 83. Round it to the nearest ten and color: up, up and away.
Grades 4–5
Color by Division: Owl
Division facts in every square, six answers and six colors. Solve them all and a wide-eyed owl looks back.
Grades K–1
Color by Shape: Flower
Circles, triangles, squares and hearts: color each shape to match the key and a flower grows.
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