Three-Masted Sailing Ship Rocking on Choppy Waves

A three-masted sailing ship rocks across rolling waves, with big square sails puffed out and rope lines running from the masts down to the deck. The wooden hull curves up at the front, and you can see a few boxy deck structures near the back. Above the ship, a round sun with swirly rays sits in the top corner, and a small flock of birds glides across the upper right. Wavy scalloped lines fill the bottom of the page, and a wavy horizon line crosses behind the boat. The large sails and open water leave plenty of room for crayons or markers. Try coloring the sails in different shades, then ask kids to guess which way the wind is blowing by looking at how the sails curve. This free printable also works well for a pirate, explorer, or ocean unit.