Colour a Robin

Here is an original drawing of a Robin for young children to colour.

The study of the natural world is the foundation for the later study of science.

The colouring of pictures of natural things, be it plants or animals is more than a pastime activity. It is a means of familiarising young children with these everyday subjects.

The colouring of this Robin picture can of course be used as a pastime, or even as part of a creative lesson - the picture looks super framed or made into a seasonal card - but it has the potential to teach much more.

The UK National Curriculum for Science expects children to be taught to use the local environment to study plants and animals, throughout the year. What better than to use familiar subjects - such as the Robin, which is a familiar subject throughout the year, to teach much about the natural world?

Colouring can help children to become familiar with the parts of the Robin: ask questions: What colour are the wings? What does the Robin use to eat? How many legs does the Robin have?

Colouring a picture of a Robin can also help children to become familiar with the characteristics of this bird - its beak shape and plumage colourings, for example.

It is best if children colour the Robin picture either following a sighting of a Robin or from reference books.

Who is this colouring picture of a Robin for?

Anybody. Older children will extend the activity further than younger ones,

Uses for the colouring picture of a Robin

Use to help children learn the name of the frog and to recognise them.

Use to make Seasonal Cards

Use as part of a science lesson

Use for a basis for collage work

Paint or colour.

What is included in the pack?

1 sheet to be coloured

1 sheet giving an example of how the picture could be coloured.

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