Happy Dolphin Balancing a Striped Beach Ball

A single dolphin arcs upward with its head tilted back and its mouth open, looking up at a round ball floating just above its snout. The ball has a simple band across the middle, which leaves a few clear sections to fill in. The dolphin has a round eye with a small pupil, a pointed beak, two side flippers, a back fin near the shoulder, and a curved tail with a notched fluke at the bottom. Lines are thick and smooth with lots of open space, so this is a good fit for younger kids using chunky crayons or markers. Try coloring the ball in three bright shades, then ask your child to pick colors for the dolphin that show it is in motion. It's also a nice prompt for talking about how dolphins play. Print it as many times as you like for a quiet activity at home or in class.