Coloring page Jumping Dolphin and Water Splash

A jumping dolphin leaps vertically above the water’s surface, its mouth open in a wide smile. You can see its large eye with a marked pupil and a small glint on its head. On the side of its body, there’s a fin, and at the back, a distinct dorsal fin and tail pointing downwards. Beneath the dolphin, water splashes with waves and oval droplets around.

In school, this picture is perfect for quiet time in the classroom when kids finish their tasks and need a moment to relax. The dolphin theme helps discuss water-dwelling animals and how they move. This printable has large, clear areas, making it easy to control hand movement. It encourages precision with droplets and waves, as the outlines are clearly separated. The pectoral fin helps the dolphin turn and maintain direction while swimming. A set of blues and grays works well for the pectoral fin, highlighting its shape against the light belly and distinguishing it from the rest of the body. It’s best to color with soft graphite pencils, following the body’s lines.

Print and color the dolphin, adding your own water hues.