Grinning Steam Engine With Curled Lashes and Fluffy Smoke

A cheerful little steam engine sits at a three-quarter angle with a big grin, round nose, and eyes with curled lashes on its circular front. A bucket-shaped smokestack with small rivets sends up a fluffy cloud that drifts over the cab. The cab has two arched windows with lined shades and a boxy roof. A large spoked-style wheel with a center dot sits at the back, linked by a thin rod to two smaller wheels near the front. Below the face, a flared cowcatcher has vertical lines across it. The shapes are big and simple, so younger kids can color them without much trouble. Try one bright color for the boiler, another for the cab, and a soft gray or blue for the smoke. You could also ask kids to point out the circles and rectangles they spot on the engine. This free printable works well for a quiet transportation theme day.