Twirling Through the Water, Ariel Dances With Open Hands

A smiling mermaid twirls through the water with both arms stretched high and her hands open wide. Her long, wavy hair sweeps out in big loose sections on both sides, with a short swoop of hair across her forehead. She wears a seashell top with ridged shells, and a fitted waist with a pointed, scalloped edge leads into her curved tail. The tail ends in a large fin with several long, flowing sections, which gives kids plenty of space to try different colors. The lines are bold and clean, so it works well for crayons or markers. Try coloring each fin section in a slightly different shade of the same color, like teal moving into blue, to practice blending. This free printable is a nice pick for a rainy afternoon or a quiet classroom activity.