Sunflowers – Coloring Sheet | Helianthus annuus

Sunflowers – Coloring Sheet | Helianthus annuus

A simple activity to accompany science or seasonal lessons 🌻🖍️

This printable coloring sheet focuses on the sunflower (Helianthus annuus) and can be used to support lessons on plants, summer flowers, or as a quiet creative task in between more content-heavy subjects. It’s easy to integrate into primary classroom routines and works well as a one-lesson activity – no prep needed.

The download includes two versions: one with a cheerful color frame and one in classic black and white, perfect for photocopying. Students can color the sunflower while reviewing what they’ve learned or as part of an introduction to summer plants and flower species.

What’s included:

• One sunflower coloring page with decorative frame (PDF)

• Color version for digital or presentation use

• Black and white version for classroom copying

I’ve used this sheet alongside our lesson on plant parts or after reading a short informational text about sunflowers. Some students like to label the parts of the flower directly on the page or write a short description on the back. It also works well in stations, during free work time, or in a substitute lesson when you need something calm and creative.

If you’re working on a seasonal theme, this sheet pairs nicely with other sunflower materials – like nonfiction texts, vocabulary work, or mini research tasks. It helps younger students connect scientific observation with creativity and gives them a chance to slow down and focus.

This resource is ready to print and use in class or at home.

📍 Best wishes,
Heike from @Lernfitness

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